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12.06.2024

holiday 2024: mini Christmas tree farm!

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a contributing factor to this year's theme,
O CHRISTMAS TREE 
was finding three gorgeous flocked trees at Target.
then i found two white ceramic trees for a buck each at a thrift shop.

all i had to do was add in a few trees i already had -
and give a few of them a makeover -
as well as make a few new trees,
and my mantel turned into a mini Christmas tree farm! 

continue reading for a few really fast tree tutorials...

11.29.2024

holiday 2024: funky fabric Christmas tree!

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while most of my holiday decorating this year
involves re-using a lot of elements i already have
along with a few new things i am making,
there ARE new store-bought things in the mix...

and one of them inspired a whimsical tree:
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i picked up a few small flocked trees at Target for $3 each.
as they sat in my studio waiting for me to use them, 
i looked at that bright chartreuse green tree - and had a brainstorm.

i have a fuzzy chartreuse green microfiber blanket.
i have a few wire tomato cages. i put those two together.
and the result is a very... SEUSSICAL... tree.
which perfectly fits my 2024 theme,
O Christmas Tree 

continue reading and see what craziness i pulled off!

11.25.2024

BONUS POST! Thanksgiving tablescapes in green

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i'm pulling one out of the archives today,
sharing a look back at this lovely Thanksgiving tablescape from 2014
(plus links to a few others!)

continue reading for some Thanksgiving table looks inspired by nature...

11.22.2024

holiday 2024: diy upcycled painted ornaments

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wreath number two for this year is a fun one...
i rounded up some old ornaments that i don't ever use, 
and gave them a whole new look with paint.

the pattern that i painted on these ornaments
was inspired by the posterboard i've been using as a 'drop cloth':holiday,Christmas,Christmas Decor,painting,tutorial,colorful home,DIY,diy decorating,decorating,wreaths,trash to treasure,re-purposing,up-cycling,thrifted,Disneyland,painted ornaments,.
it's just splotches and swaths of paint left from many painting sessions -
which looks a lot like a current 'graffiti' paint trend
that is an easy pattern to replicate.

since my theme this holiday season is
O Christmas Tree
using ornaments in varied ways works perfectly!

follow along and let me show you how easy this is...

11.15.2024

holiday 2024: repurposed Christmas card wreath

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it's TIME! welcome to homeward found holiday 2024:
O CHRISTMAS TREE

this year, i'm using 'artful' elements from my studio and my stash
to bring this holiday decor theme to life in my studio...
yes, green fits my current 'green era' color obsession,
AND it allows for a re-visit / re-style of some of the
elements that i have used for holiday decor in the past.

follow along for the next few weeks as i share
easy tutorials using stuff you already have on hand
to create a whimsical, magical holiday mood in your home...
and you can choose any color YOU love!

first up, an easy-peasy paper project that even the kids can get in on!

continue reading for tutorial and links to other similar projects...

11.08.2024

DIY flocked acorns

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i have a photo of a bunch of green acorns as my screensaver,
and the luscious tones moved me to try and replicate them - in paint.
then i saw a video showing how to make a faux 'flocked' paint finish,
and i just HAD to try it!

continue reading to see how easy this one is...