Last week I had fun fluffing up the fireplace and getting it ready for Christmas. I didn't do as much decorating as I normally do for Christmas this year, but I did manage to do a little here and there.
Over the Thanksgiving holiday I started on this coffee filter wreath (see tutorial here). After many hours of burned fingers (and maybe a few swear words), I finished it!
I used huge filters from my sister's coffee shop, so the wreath turned out really big and full, which I like.
I made this "Peace" pillow out of burlap. For the wording, I printed out the lettering onto cardstock (thick) paper, then cut out the letters to create a stencil. Then placed the stencil on the pillow and dabbed red craft paint on the burlap. Super easy.
I made these ornaments for a little Christmas tree that sets on a cabinet in our family room. I used old round ornaments that I no longer liked, covered them with strips of sheet music that I soaked in equal parts Elmer's glue and water, then sprinkled them with Epson salt to make them sparkle a bit. Then I tied them onto the tree with red ribbon.
This is a great way to re-use ornaments that aren't in great shape or are the wrong color.
I love the PEACE pillow and the ornaments. What a great idea to use the Epsom salts to make them sparkle!! You are such a sweet girl Aimee and I hope you have a lovely Christmas with your precious family.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I so love your mantle decoration and that Joy stockings on your fireplace. Simply wonderful! Allow me to include some of these pictures in my Christmas decorations Pinterest board. Cheers!
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