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So, everyone out there got ALL of their Christmas crafts made this year right? Yea, neither did we! But, don’t worry, Trish and I are going to have a year round series here on Uncommon Designs to help you out. On the third Thursday each month, we will be showing you a Christmas tutorial that [...]
Hey y’all! I hope that you are all enjoying this beautiful holiday season! I wanted to pop in to show you a quick idea for wrapping those large gifts… Burlap Bag Gift Wrap This was so incredibly easy! I took a 23″x 36″ burlap bag that was given to us by the ever-kind BurlapFabric.com [...]
Need a little inspiration for some Gift Wrapping Ideas ? We have teamed up with some of our blogging friends to inspire your gift wrapping… Aren’t they lovely?! We created the little boxwood wrapped gift with the JOY letters. Here are the supplies you will need to create your own Boxwood Wrapped “JOY” Gift Wrapping… [...]
Today I am so excited to show you how to make this precious Christmas Angel… Isn’t she adorable! I love the neutral tones and textures. I am a sucker for burlap, and those little burlap wings are just what I wanted for my little Christmas Angel! So, let’s get started! Here are the supplies you [...]
Trish and I loved the opportunity we had to participate in the 12 Days of Christmas series with some incredibly talented bloggers…. 1 Partridge In A Pear Tree • Glass Glitter Pear • A Pumpkin And A Princess 2 Turtle Doves • Ruffled Feather Turtle Doves • Cherished Bliss 3 French Hens • Faith, Hope [...]
Holly Wreath Personalized Ornaments… These little ornaments are super easy, and I love that I was able to capture both of my children doing something they each love and preserve it for memories! Let’s get started…. Supplies Needed for Holly Wreath Personalized Ornaments Jute Twine Paper Mache Ornament Discs Mod Podge Linen Colored Acrylic Craft [...]
Do you ever wish that you had a beautiful tree skirt like the ones you see in magazines? I did! For years, I had just been draping burlap underneath my Christmas tree. While it served its purpose, I really wanted something a bit more finished. With the help of a few goodies fromBurlapFabric.com, I [...]
Hey y’all! We recently had the chance to try out some of Deco Art’s acrylic paint and I am so excited to share this sweet peg doll angel ornament with you today! Isn’t she such a cutie?! Peg Doll Angel Ornament Tutorial Supplies: Deco Art Americana Acrylic Paint in Antique White Deco Art Amerciana Acrylic [...]
This post was first published on Consumer Craft’s website, Crafts Unleashed. Are you ready for Christmas? We are getting the final touches done on our own homes and then it will all be about family time! Today I am going to show you how to make this simple Snowman Ornament… This little craft is [...]
I just can’t thank all of you enough for your kind words about my Joy to the World Mantel. My family has really been enjoying it and it is a constant reminder for me to find the joy in all of the holiday madness and really remember what we are celebrating. I know that many [...]
Happy Saturday! Trish and I are thrilled to be co-hosting this fabulous link party with some of our blog friends! Thanks for stopping by our Christmas Mantel Link Party. Today, any Christmas or winter-related mantel, faux-mantel, vignette or festive shelf decor goes! My co-hosts today are the lovely blogs below: A few things to [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas is HUGE in my home! The entire extended family celebrates at my home on Christmas Eve. We have all ages present, so we have a variety of Christmas decor themes throughout our home. Our kitchen is [...]
Alright all of you sweet folks who were requesting tutorials on projects from my Joy to the World Holiday Mantel, here is the first one… How to Make a Wired Burlap Wreath Banner To make this wired burlap wreath banner, you only need a few key supplies: Burlap, floral wire, hot glue and [...]
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