DIY: Turn Jars Into Snowy Winter Candleholders

with the help of mod podge and epsom salt
November 15, 2012 By 33 Comments
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Is it too early for winter projects?  I hope not, because I have a really easy one for you today!  And when I say "really easy", I mean that anyone can do this, and it takes just minutes.  It took me about 20 minutes to gather my supplies and make these two snowy winter candleholders, and it just takes glass jars, painters tape, Mod Podge, and Epsom salt. First I taped off my design.  Of course, you can do any type of design, but I chose … [Read more...]

33 Comments Filed Under: DIY Home Accessories, DIY Projects, DIY Winter Projects, Winter Seasonal Decorating

Wood Shingle Wreath

from Passionately Perfect
December 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
inspiration files--wood shingle wreath

I'm always on the lookout for interesting wreaths made out of unexpected items.  This winter wreath from Passionately Perfect definitely fits in that category!  Can you tell what it's made out of?   Those are wood shingles that are made for those really fancy dollhouses!  Doesn't that look amazing?!  It has such beautiful texture.  To see more of this wreath, visit Passionately Perfect. … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Entryway & Hallway Decorating, Winter Seasonal Decorating, ~ Artwork & Wall Decor ~, ~ Winter Projects ~

D.I.Y. Winter Wreath Roundup

35 winter wreaths you can make yourself
November 28, 2011 By 23 Comments
winter wreath roundup

Good morning, and happy Monday to you!  The temperature has finally dropped here in Central Texas.  There’s a chill in the air, and that makes me long for big cups filled with hot chocolate and whipped cream, warm fireplaces, cozy blankets, and thick wool socks. It also got me thinking about winter wreaths.  A few days ago, I showed you my own Winter Snowball Wreath, and today I’ve rounded up 35 more d.i.y. winter wreaths that you can … [Read more...]

23 Comments Filed Under: DIY & Inspiration Roundup Posts, Entryway & Hallway Decorating, Winter Seasonal Decorating

Winter Snowball Wreath

make a winter wreath out of Styrofoam balls and Epsom salt
November 17, 2011 By 63 Comments
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I’ve had this idea bouncing around in my head to make a winter wreath out of “snowballs” that consist of Styrofoam balls covered in Epsom salt ever since I made the cute little mini pumpkin vase with Epsom salt.  Remember that?  That project was so easy.  I fully expected this one to be easy as well.  Not so much. But before we get to that, here’s how it turned out… I love the way it turned out.  I really do.  In fact, it … [Read more...]

63 Comments Filed Under: DIY Projects, DIY Winter Projects, Featured Posts, Winter Seasonal Decorating

Simple Quilted Patchwork Throw

use your fabric scraps to create a pretty throw blanket
April 6, 2010 By 11 Comments
patchwork throw

Well, time got away from me, and I didn't have time to make the pillow I wanted to make for today's tutorial. It'll be coming up in the next couple of week. For now, I thought I'd go ahead and write up the tutorial for the patchwork quilted throw, since so many people seem to love these. This project is a little more involved that the other Crafty Tute Tuesday projects, but I feel certain you can do it! They're really not difficult to make … [Read more...]

11 Comments Filed Under: Bedroom Decorating, DIY Home Accessories, DIY Projects, Fall Seasonal Decorating, Living Room Decorating, Winter Seasonal Decorating