This year, 2020, I made a Red Truck Christmas Mantel scene above my fireplace. Over the past couple of years, the Red Truck Christmas tree decor started popping up here and there. Whenever I saw it, I thought it was so cute! I don’t always hop on the trendy-decor-bandwagon, but with this theme, I totally …
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I usually try to do a different Christmas mantel each year. Last year (2019), I made this Santa Themed Mantel and fireplace scene that I really liked. I thought I’d share it before I share my 2020 Christmas Red Truck and Camper Themed Mantel. In 2019, I wanted to match my Santa Themed Christmas Tree …
This Clementine Wreath—Cellophane Wrapped is easy to make, healthy, and festive. This is a great citrus wreath to give to neighbors or teachers, family, and friends for Christmas. Giving neighbors, friends, or family a clementine wreath is usually well received as a gift. The reasons are that most people like fruit, it looks cute/classy, …
This Christmas Red Truck Hot Wheels Restoration craft is fun, inexpensive and quick. Plus, they make really cute decorations when finished. You have likely seen the Red Truck Christmas decor trend going on this year (2020); it is everywhere in Christmas decorations. I don’t always decorate with “trendy” decorations. However, I couldn’t help but decorate …
I realize many have shifted holiday gears and moved on to Christmas. I too am moving on, I just wanted to quickly share this Vintage Modern Fall Tablescape I made for our dinner Thanksgiving of 2020. I was actually surprised with how quickly and easily this vintage modern fall tablescape came together. Unlike a few …
I became a single mom weeks before Christmas a few years ago. I was left with little income, a massive mortgage to pay, and lots of fears and heartbreak. When I set up my old Christmas tree, the lights were not working. I could not afford a new tree or even new lights. I had …
My children LOVE snow globes. Three years ago, Santa brought them each a mini snow globe. It was easily one of their favorite gifts that Christmas. Unfortunately, we left one of the snow globes in the car on a cold night. It froze and broke. There were many tears when my son was told that …
These DIY Snow Globe Christmas Ornaments were only about $3.00 each to make. They were super fun to put together and only took a few minutes each. I love snow globes. They are so whimsical and nostalgic. These are a bit of a twist on the standard snow globe, they are not filled with water …
This year to decorate for Thanksgiving, I put together this Harvest Mantel. Supply List for Harvest Mantel Sisal animals large and small: Fox, Squirrel, owl, hedgehog, baby fox, and baby hedgehogs or baby hedgehogs here wood bead garland (natural wood) at least 2 feet longer than your mantel 2 fall DIY flower arrangements white pumpkins …
I lived in Germany for 18 months and now I love German Christmas decorations. Which is why I made this German-Ornament Christmas Tree. In December in Germany, there are Weihnachtsmarkts (Christmas Markets) in the middle of each town. Each Weihnachtsmarkt has booths and stands filled with Christmas decor, ornaments, goodies, and gifts. I was able …
I am always on the lookout for Classy Neighbor Christmas Gifts for Under $2.00 each. If you are like me, you don’t have hundreds of extra dollars in your Christmas budget for neighbor and friend gifts. We are in this position about every year as we have four children and large families on both sides. …