DIY Neutral Christmas Decorating Ideas

Deck your halls this holiday season with these affordable and neutral DIY Christmas decorating ideas!  Christmastime is my favorite time to get crafty.   How about you?  Do you like to craft holiday decor or give DIY holiday gifts ?  Whether you prefer to update affordable thrift store finds or DIY a holiday project, repurposing and crafting is an ideal and budget-friendly way to decorate your home for the holidays.  Keeping with my love of neutrals (tour my  neutral holiday-decorated home ),  I scoured the internet and gathered my favorite neutral DIY holiday craft ideas.   From  easy diamond dust ornaments  to  DIY antique sleigh bells , you can make all your neutral holiday decorating dreams come true with these 20 DIY neutral Christmas decorating ideas.  TIPS FOR CREATING INEXPENSIVE DIY CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND PROJECTS  1.  Have an open mind while thrifting and hunt for items that can be repurposed or......

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Thrift Store Makeover: DIY Aged Ornaments

Thrift store ornaments get an aged vintage makeover!  While on one of my many thrifting adventures , I found a large amount of Christmas ornaments in the bagged section of Goodwill.  They're something I wouldn't have given a second thought, however, when I moved the bags I realized the ornaments were heavy, solid, and only $1 a bag.  I immediately knew they would be perfect for an aged makeover, so I grabbed a few bags to bring home.  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO AGE ORNAMENTS - Thrift store ornaments (look for solid ornaments made of metal or clay) - 400 grit sandpaper - Black chalk paint - Rich Espresso metallic paint  ( Rub 'n Buff or other metallic gold paint would work too)  - Paintbrush  - Paper towels The color combination of the ornaments I found was not my style but more importantly, they were solid, made of clay, and had great texture.   Resource: How to Thrift: The Best Thrifting Tips and Tricks I knew paint would adhere well to the ......

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Christmas Decorated Entry Four Ways

An entry table decorated four ways using vintage decor and thrift store finds! I finally dragged most of the Christmas boxes out of the shed and started decorating for Christmas. Setting up and trimming the Noblis Fir dining room tree was easy.  Deciding how I wanted to decorate the entry table was more of a challenge.  I like rotating my holiday decor to create different displays, but it's difficult when I love a previous year's look.  I played around with a few of my favorite Christmas decorations to create different holiday displays to see which one I liked best. I combined the holiday decor I already had with a few new vintage and antique finds.  I pulled together four different Christmas displays, two neutral and two red.   CHRISTMAS ENTRY LOOK NO 1. I gravitate towards neutrals, so I used a collection of vintage suitcases, antique snowshoes, winter greenery , and a pair of vintage hard plastic fawns.  Aren't the fawns adorable?  I foun......

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Christmas Gift Guide: Gift Ideas For Him

Thoughtfully curated gift ideas for men! The other day, I shared gift ideas for women , and today, it's all about the men!  When shopping for men, I like to think about their personalities, interests, and hobbies.   Do they enjoy the outdoors and spending time hiking, fishing, or camping?  Are they in need of new or upgraded supplies to better enjoy their hobbies?  To help you pick the perfect gift for the man in your life, I gathered a few of my favorite ideas, which include items we currently own, are highly rated, or are on my gift-giving list!  HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM 1. Grunt Style Vintage American Hoodie:  Any proud American would be happy to sport this vintage American hoodie.  2. Multi-Tool : Top-rated multi-tool with everything you need to tighten and adjust on the go. 3. Closed Top Tool Bag : From a professional handyman to the average homeowner, this tool bag has pockets, straps, and clips to keep everything neatly secured and......

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Christmas Gift Guide 2023: Gift Ideas For Her

Practical and stylish gifts for the women in your life!  Have you started your holiday shopping yet?  I aim to finish my shopping early, so I can relax in December, but I'm a bit behind this year.  To help ease my shopping (as well as yours!), I made lists and gathered some of my favorite holiday gift ideas!  Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite gifts for women.  I included items I own, wish list items, and highly rated, practical ideas for even the pickiest gift recipients!  HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HER 1.  American Eagle Oversized Fleece Jacket :   S oft, comfortable, and perfect for layering! 2. Blue light Glasses :   Friends and family who suffer from headaches and spend hours on a computer will appreciate these stylish and practical blue light glasses. 3. Toiletry Travel Bag :   A stylish travel bag for the travelers on your list.  This bag is ideal for keeping toiletries accessible and organized and bathroom counters cle......

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