home decor

Thursday, December 6, 2018

DIY Jingle Bell Garland

Have you ever fell in love with an item or a piece of decor but refused to pay the price? I recently was shopping at a local boutique and fell in love with a Jingle Bell Garland, but for 5ft of garland they were asking $40. I knew I could make it cheaper, so I headed to my local craft store!



What you will need:

  • Bag of Jingle Bells
  • Thin Twine

How to make the garland:

  • Purchase 60 to 100 bells depending on how large your tree will be. Make sure the twine you select can be easily threaded through the top of the bell.  
  • Cut a length of twine twice as long as you require.  
  • String a bell to the middle point and tie the twine in a knot. 
  • String the next bell about 3-4 inches from the first and repeat until you are almost to the end. Do the same from the other end also leaving a bit of room on the end to put a loop to wrap around the branches.  
  • I would recommend doing multiple strands to avoid working with excessive strands which can tangle.  
  • To store your garland wrap around a piece of cardboard.


I put my garland on my Christmas Tree, but these can also be used on wreaths, garlands and other greenery.

Below are some pictures to help illustrate the above instructions!












Saturday, September 23, 2017

FALL DECOR TOUR


Fall is my favourite season to decorate for, I love everything from the warm colours, to the pumpkins, wood accents, inspiration from nature, and everything in between.  Today I want to share with you some fall home decor inspiration. I had so much fun decorating this year! The following are two of my favourite displays I made!

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'Blessed' Wooden Box: Michaels
Hydrangea's: Michaels
Gold Antlers: Michaels
Burlap and Lace Table Cloth: Amazon




'Thankful' Wooden Pie Box: Michaels
White Pumpkin: Michaels
White Metal Pitcher: Passed down from my Grandmother
Cotton on Sticks: Michaels
Wooden Stands: Passed down from my Grandmother


I hope you enjoyed the fall decor and got some inspiration for your own home. If you would like to see more decor ideas for the home and various seasons and holidays, make sure you are following me on Pinterest! 
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