Happy Holidays My Friends!
This time of year I can be in hyper creativity mode or completely overwhelmed and catatonic. I tend to go back and forth. I will be painting, sewing and decorating then have a freak out moment about not ordering holiday cards. I bet ya’ll can relate. In the mist of my holiday madness, I actually managed to get some great projects done. I am so glad that Emily of Table and Hearth asked me to be a apart of her Home for the Holiday Blog Hop. Now I can slow down and take a look of some of my creations this season.
Come on in and make yourself at home!
My goal was to stick with Black, White, Gold and Red as the main colors for my holiday decor. I re-decorated this mantle over and over again. Finally, I came up with a kid friendly and aesthetically pleasing combo. The cushion is key with two rowdy boys in the house (protects the noggin).
In my holiday manic mode, I painted this “Merry & Bright” painting. You can download a copy here. I have it framed hanging in my dining-room.
I heart bunting of any kind. I whipped up this book-page garland with the intention of using it through the winter.
It is silly to spend a lot of money on decorating. Here is my trash to treasure Rustic Christmas Decoration.
All you need is a cool pattern and a sharpie for an awesome ornament. Here is my take on the salt dough ornament.
A beaded tree was my perfect solution for all the beads that I had hiding under my bed.
To keep my rowdy boys busy, I created this garland out of magnetic letters and mason jar lids. This is great for kids, but also can be used to spell “other” statements later in the evening.
I hope that you enjoyed my Christmas mania and please check out what these other amazing ladies have created for their homes.
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Wow, what a treasure trove of great projects! I love that rustic sign. And yes, I totally hear ya about trying to find the balance of kid-friendly (and safe) and aesthetically pleasing when it comes to decor. I’d like everything to be minimal and neutral, but the kids would be so sad without their brightly colored PBK stockings or the blinking candy canes in the front yard (those will NOT make the blog, hahah!) Thanks for the peek into your home! xo, Laura
Such good projects Carmody! It comes in waves for me too, I made a ton of things last year then this year I had no desire to until this weekend, now I’m scrambling to finish a tree skirt before next week. So glad you could join in, thanks!!
I’m so inspired by your holiday craftiness. And that painting… pinning!!! I’m now going to stalk your blog for more amazing artwork
GIRL you have been so busy this winter! Oh my goodness! I’m loving your projects, of course! Also, your doorway looks beautiful. Those little soldier guys are so cute!
What cute projects! Thanks for sharing them. I’m so looking forward to seeing what the other ladies on the blog hop have done. So much inspiration!
Wow!! Wish my crafts turned out as well as yours! My excuse is that my 4 year old did it.:) Love what you have done; I’ve already downloaded the “Merry and Bright” painting. Love. It.
Oh my gosh! Everything is so gorgeous, I’m especially in love with your front doorway.
Oooh I just LOVE all your DIYs, especially that ‘merry and bright’ painting! Will definitely have to download
Cute holiday projects! Happy Holidays.
Love, love, love the book page garland! Super cute!
Love your Christmas home tour, Carmody! Absolutely beautiful!
Ohh Carmody I just LOVE all your Christmas projects!! That gold beaded Christmas tree is just gorgeous!! And I love your “Merry” sign.
Love your pretty mantel, too!