Glitter cardboard star ornaments are stunning when you use Glitterific paint, which looks like a mix of glitter and gold foil pieces. These Christmas star ornaments are so easy to make! You find these packages of cardboard stars in craft stores, and you might even walk right past them without noticing. Or, if you do […]
Rustic Bottle Brush Trees on Spool
Rustic Bottle Brush Trees on Spool: Paint bottle brush trees to match a wood spool, then glue it all together for an easy farmhouse Christmas decoration! I love bottle brush trees! After working on this rustic Christmas decoration, I want to buy up all the bottle brush trees everywhere and just keep creating with them. […]
Farmhouse Style Magazine Shares My Dove Ornament!
Farmhouse Style Magazine’s inspiring Holiday issue just came out today, and includes my wood slice ornament! You can learn how to easily make one with my step-by-step tutorial. One year ago . . . What a difference a year makes! One year ago on October 16th, I had double-hip replacement surgery. While I sorely (pun […]
Beaded Letter Ornament
Learn how to make a beaded letter ornament with my easy step-by step tutorial. Beaded monogram letter ornaments are perfect for Christmas and weddings! It’s that time of year again when me and some of my favorite DIY bloggers come together for our annual Handmade Christmas Ornament series! We purposely schedule this for the beginning of […]
Ivory Bottle Brush Trees on Red Spools
Come and see how I put together these ivory bottle brush trees on red spools for a farmhouse style look. A little bit rustic and a little bit Winter glam! Bleaching bottle brush trees: Years ago — I bleached these bottle brush trees. At the time, you couldn’t readily find bottle brush trees in ivory […]
Holiday Wood Slice Candle Centerpiece with Paper Die Cuts
Make a holiday wood slice candle centerpiece with paper die cuts around the candle. This is an easy way to embellish wood slices for holidays or weddings! This week our Xyron Design Team is partnering with a wonderful Canadian company called Wild Whisper, and we’re featuring their gorgeous Home for the Holidays 12 x 12 […]
Farmhouse Decor: How to make a sparkling snowflake banner!
It’s time to create a bit of farmhouse decor: How to make a sparkling snowflake banner! Create the look of festive vintage fabric with a snowflake stamp, ink and just a hint of sparkle! This snowflake banner can be enjoyed throughout the holidays and Winter season! Crafting for the Winter season Every year I try to make […]
How to Make a Sparkling Pink Snowflake Garland
How to make a sparkling pink snowflake garland using pretty cardstocks in shades of pink, rose gold and copper. Perfect hanging on a tree or from a mantel! Have you checked out what our Xyron Design Team has been up to this month for the holidays? We’ve kicked it into high gear for Christmas crafting […]
Silver Glitter Ornament with a hanging star inside!
Making a Silver Glitter Ornament with a hanging star inside is easier than you might think. Only a few supplies are required, and the end result is stunning! Craft these up to sparkle on your own tree this year! Have you seen these laser-cut, unfinished wood ornaments in the craft stores? They come in various […]
Easy Farmhouse Gift Tags with a stamp!
Make these easy farmhouse gift tags with a stamp. Use a self-inking To From stamp on tags, add a smaller Christmas paper layer then attach to your presents! One of the last-minute, stressful things I do every year around Christmas is write out gift tags to go on our wrapped presents. At least that’s how […]