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DIY Custom Colored Ornaments

Filed Under: Christmas Decor, Craft

Need a specific colored ornament for your tree this year, but having trouble finding the right ones? Find out how to make these DIY custom colored ornaments! This year I decided to add a full tree in our dining room. I love decorating the dining room during the holidays. It makes mealtime so much more special! (You can see my dining room table post here.) We still have our traditional tree in the living room, but it isn't near a window...and I wanted it to be visible from the street. ... Read More about DIY Custom Colored Ornaments

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Christmas Gifts with Cricut

Filed Under: Craft

Cricut has made this holiday season so much more fun. From cards to custom T-shirts to home decor, the homemade Christmas gifts with Cricut are endless! Do you have a Cricut® machine or have you ever tried one? I am super excited to have gotten my very FIRST one a few weeks ago, and I've been playing around with all the different features. I have the Cricut® Explore Air™ 2, Cobalt that is exclusively at JOANN and it is perfect for creating holiday decor and making ... Read More about Christmas Gifts with Cricut

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Simple and Cozy Christmas Decor

Filed Under: Christmas Decor

I'm so happy to finally share some of my simple and cozy Christmas decor with all of you. I've had my house decorated for weeks, but the weather in Indiana has been so dreary that it's hard to take indoor pictures. Today I'm teaming up with some of my favorite blogging friends who are also sharing Christmas decor tips. You can get the links to their homes at the bottom of this post. My decor this year, and for the last several years, has consisted of just a few items: Greenery ... Read More about Simple and Cozy Christmas Decor

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EASY Holiday Dessert Bar

Filed Under: Entertaining

Set up an easy holiday dessert bar this year that your friends and family will love. I'll show you how to keep it simple so you can enjoy the season! One of the things I love most about the holidays is spending time with friends and family. I'm not sure why, but this time of year is perfect for gatherings...we tend to "make" time during the holidays. Everyone seems to turn into a baker starting in November and we always have piles of cookies and sweets in our house. Does that happen to ... Read More about EASY Holiday Dessert Bar

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Elf Movie Quote Printable | Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer

Filed Under: Christmas Decor, Free Printables

Get this fun ELF Movie quote printable to add to your holiday decor! There's also a tutorial for creating easy DIY customizable artwork. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" Not sure if I could encourage everyone to take that advice, but I love the movie that this quote is taken from. Elf is one of my favorite Christmas movies and I thought it would be fun to add in a little Buddy humor to our Christmas decor this year. I created the Elf movie ... Read More about Elf Movie Quote Printable | Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer

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