Simple Christmas Decor: DIY Gift Bow Garland! Last year after Christmas I found bags of gift bows on clearance for $.50.
Yay! I bought two bags of the gold because I knew that there was a project in there somewhere and last night Paige and I put them to use and made some little Christmas garlands! I think when it comes to Christmas decor, the simpler and easier the better. That way we can focus on the more important things. Like cookies. This project is as easy as they come! Just peel the back off one bow Press the string onto the middle of the sticky strip Then peel the back off a matching bow and press firmly to the first bow. Repeat every 6'' or so with as many bows as you'd like!
Btw, I have to tell you about this little tulle tree. I have to confess something. PS! Happy beginning of December!! Have a good day, friends! Love, Disney. 49 Awesome DIY Holiday Cards. May all your Christmases be white (and silver) Here in central California we don't get snow, but we always have a white Christmas - in the form of fog.
It really isn't Christmas without it. Fog is terrifying to drive in, but I love opening the blinds in the morning and seeing - well nothing. Not even the tree in the front yard. Last year after Christmas I snatched up several boxes of colorful Christmas ornaments for 75% off at Target and I've been excited to change up my Christmas color scheme for the past 11 months. That is until I busted open the bins labeled "Christmas" and immediately felt like color wasn't going to work for me this year.
Mr. I designed this wood sign which is made out of rustic pine. I love how the crystal garland illuminates the sign. A simple trick for decorating during the holidays is adding a pick (flower, pine cone, bird, spray) like I did here with the candle. Our artificial Christmas tree has been a bit of a pain this year. Where do you put all of your Christmas cards? -Amanda. 100 Layer Cake. Mom 4 Real: Glitter Filled Glass Ornaments {Tutorial} 37 Easy DIY No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas. Marta writes: how-to make a hot cocoa kit. HOW-TO MAKE A HOT COCOA KITby Destri of The Mother Huddle There just isn't much that a three year old can create that isn't something only a mother would love.
I thought and thought about what my little boy could make his friends for Christmas and finally came up with a Hot Cocoa Kit. Over the course of a week we worked on little projects to add to the kit, and I can't tell you how much fun we had with it. He got to mash things, melt things, sprinkle things, dip things, fill things....all sorts of sensory play. He is so proud of himself and can't wait to give them out. If you find your kids getting restless for the big day to arrive this would be a great project to tackle until it comes. HOT COCOA KIT You may choose to only add one or two elements to the kit, but I will give you a list of what we used.
Set The Stage I have learned that my son has a max attention span of about fifteen minutes. I would have everything out and ready before I even called him in the room. Marshmallow Bags. Wrapping Paper & Ribbon Wall Rack. ..Wrapping Paper & Ribbon Wall Rack What you'll need: - 36" x 24" open back frame (Mine came from Hobby Lobby and was 1/2 off) - (5) 28"-48" cafe rods ($2.99 each @ Hobby Lobby) - spray paint - mounting hardware for frame The cafe rods came with brass hardware that I wasn't too crazy about.
So my first step was to spray paint the ends of the rods and the included hardware. Before: And after: Much better, don't you think? Gift Bows. Christmas Ornaments.