Kathy’s Kooky Christmas Projects I recently did a search on my blog for Christmas project ideas because I wanted to pin the photos to Pinterest. I came up with all these Christmas projects I forgot about. They were a reminder of a time when I spent most of my days in the workshop. I really… [Read More]
DIY Nutcracker Soldier Made From Vintage Wallpaper
DIY Nutcracker Soldier I made the unusual DIY nutcracker soldier using a stencil and vintage wallpaper. A genius idea if I do say so myself. The colors in the wallpaper design screamed Christmas and the nutcracker is Christmasy…..so….. Nutcracker Soldier Decoration I’ve had the red and green and gold wallpaper forever. I bought the wallpaper… [Read More]
Christmas Porch Decorating With My Favorite Vintage Finds
Best Vintage Finds Make It To The Porch My vintage treasures make a big showing when it comes to the Christmas porch decorating . Anytime I decorate the porch it’s going to be with inexpensive junk finds. There’s no need to go out and spend a ton of money on cookie cutter decor. Like most… [Read More]
How To Make Teacup Christmas Tree Ornaments
Glittery Teacup Christmas Tree Ornaments I made teacup Christmas tree ornaments and boy are they cute. Once you see them I bet you head to the thrift store. You can find all kinds of teacups at the thrift store for less than $1. The ornaments are unique and you might want to make a few… [Read More]
Silver Tinsel Tree Was Once A Scraggly Charlie Brown Tree
Charlie Brown Would Love My Silver Tinsel Tree When I found the scraggly Charlie Brown Christmas Tree I knew a silver tinsel tree was in my future. I love metallic silver and tinsel and Christmas trees so why not put all those things together. Of course I had to spice up the silver with some… [Read More]
32 Clever Christmas Decorating Ideas Using Recycled Items
Fun Christmas Decorating Ideas Sharing my best Christmas decorating ideas using recycled items today. You guys know how I find the best junk and then I use it as is or change it up to use in our home. Our house is filled to the brim with my junky finds. You can get a lot… [Read More]
Fill A .99 Cent Wood Bird Cage With A Winter Snow Scene
Wood Bird Cage With A Winter Snow Scene I found a small decorative wood bird cage at the thrift store for .99¢ (deal). I’ll show you how I took everything out of it and then filled it with a pretty winter snow scene. Wait until you see it. Winter Wonderland…. See. I told you. What… [Read More]
Magical Believe Wall Sign Decor | Christmas In July
Believe Wall Sign Decor In Turquoise And Red Well guys, it’s awful hot here in Tennessee. The Believe wall sign I made this weekend had me believing in a cool down. And it happened. Did it cool down a bit where you are? For this easy project I pulled out all the stops with pretty… [Read More]
Antique Iron Christmas Tree Stand And More Vintage Ornaments
Antique Iron Christmas Tree Stand And More Cool Christmas Stuff ! The JTS bought an antique iron Christmas Tree stand and more vintage ornaments at another auction. The iron stand is awesome. It was thrown in with some other stuff he was bidding on ……while he was bidding….. and it is the best purchase ever!… [Read More]
Rust And Red Color Scheme With A Bit Of Glitter Thrown In
Mantel Color Scheme We’ve talked about choosing a color scheme when decorating the mantel….or anything else for that matter. Once I decide on a color scheme the decorating goes pretty fast. The color scheme for this year’s Christmas mantel is rust and red with a little glitter thrown in. I can hear most of you… [Read More]
Kathy’s Christmas Tree Decorated With Vintage Glass Ornaments
Vintage Glass Ornaments My Christmas tree is rockin’ the vintage glass ornaments. Some are Shiny Brite, others are from Germany and Poland, some are from the dollar store (not vintage but pretty). How can you not smile when you see those ornaments?? I’m not finished decorating the tree. It seems to be a work in… [Read More]
Vintage Glass Christmas Ornaments For The Christmas Tree
Vintage Glass Christmas Ornaments The hubby bought a bunch of vintage glass Christmas ornaments and aluminum filigree ornaments at an auction over the weekend. He also bought a string of vintage tinsel ball lights and a bunch of porcelain collectibles. He did good. What about this load of stuff. The JTS knows how much I… [Read More]
