DIY Holiday Gift Wrap

I have seen some great ideas for some DIY wrapping paper on Pinterest over the years. I took some Sharpie paint pens and some brown packaging paper and created some designs of my own.

Wynn has been very nice this year as you can see. I thought this was a fun way to make some wrapping paper and not have to worry about a tag as well. The little bow will make it easy for Wynn to unwrap it.

Here is the second type of wrapping paper I made using the same supplies as the first example above.

I just used the markers to create a festive chevron pattern and a song lyric. It was a lot of fun to create my own wrapping paper decoration with the Dollar Tree packaging paper. This paper is a lot more sturdy than the every day wrapping paper too, and I like that it does not easily tear.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Christmas Mantel & Other Holiday Decor

Here is my simple and sweet Christmas mantel. Given that I have limited time on my hands I knew I had to put together a mantel that would require little work on my part. I took my recently created cabinet door chalkboard and created a sign.

I also took my glass outdoor lantern I scored at Lowe's on clearance at the end of the summer for $7 and filled it with silver and gold ball ornaments. I placed a larger tree on the opposite side that scored from Marshalls a few years ago. 

 For the sign I took a candle wreath I purchased last year on clearance at Michaels for less than a dollar and made it the "O" in Joy.

Just nearby under my television I added some more holiday decor pretty quickly as well. It is nice now to be able to pull some things out of bins that I can use each year instead of shopping for new decorations.  I took a few pictures of this space to share with you as well.

I hope you are enjoying your holiday season. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Yarn Wreath with Felt Flower

I wanted to create a quick and easy festive wreath. I picked up a straw wreath form, yarn and some felt from Hobby Lobby. I simply wrapped the wreath with the yarn, and then cut out leaves from felt to make the poinsettia.  It was quick and easy and I made it while watching Homeland. I think it took me longer than usual because I found my self in a TV trance and not wrapping and watching instead.  

I had some leftover ribbon, so I used that to make something for the wreath to hang from. Then I added a leftover sticker to the middle of the flower.  This entire project cost $5. Not too shabby.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Megan


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Chai Tea Mix Gift

I've been trying to compile some easy and inexpensive gift ideas this year. I know someone that enjoys tea, so I thought I would create some Chai Tea Mix for them.  I have shared the recipe I used below. I picked up a cute little container that they can reuse after using the mix for three dollars at Marshalls.  Then I added a tag with instructions and a ribbon to give it a little holiday spirit.

Here is the chai tea recipe that I used to create the mix:

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup powdered non dairy creamer

1 cup French vanilla flavored powdered non dairy creamer

2.5 cups of white sugar

1.5 cups of unsweetened instant tea

2 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground cardamom

Blend ingredients together in a food processor or blender to combine, and then serve by adding two tablespoons of the dry mix to a mug of hot water or milk.

Not bad for a four dollar gift! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Megan

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Ornament Place Cards

This weekend I hosted a girls night in. It was a blast and we enjoyed spending time together. I wanted to create a little something for their place cards. I got some plastic ornaments from Michaels, white sprinkles, white tags, stickers and some red burlap ribbon to make these place cards.  I'm also sharing this project over at Sophie at Home. It's a great blog. You should check it out.

 

Everyone had a blast and it gave me an excuse to use my wedding china which hardly gets used. Imagine that! This project cost around 13 dollars to make, and everyone had a little gift to take home.  Thank you for stopping by today.

Megan

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Holiday Mantel by Amy

I didn't have to buy anything new this year for my mantel,, I just used items I've gathered throughout the years...

I used a styrofoam tree from Michaels and pearl beads then hot glued them to the tree..

I used branches from Michaels and then hung crystal ornaments from Target, I love this because it reminds me of a winter wonderland.

I did the same thing for my Thanksgiving mantel. I googled holiday subway art and printed it for free!  Here is where I got it: Craft With Me.

I wanted to dress up my china cabinet this year.  I did purchased a few things at Marshalls and also used items I already had...

Thanks! Amy

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Inexpensive Christmas Decor

I wanted to do a quick and easy holiday project. I had purchased this frame for a few dollars from a local tag sale by Elizabeth & Co.  Then I got some burlap ribbon for a buck, a dollar store wreath and a dollar store ornament that came two for a dollar.  I adhered everything together in a matter of minutes and it was done. The entire project cost approximately $7.

Thanks for stopping by!

Megan

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