This simple and quick DIY wooden finial ornament can be customized in so many ways! Using mostly items you probably have on hand, create a beautiful ornament with just 4 supplies! I’ve created all kinds of DIY ornaments over the years. Most of the time they are time-consuming and a little elaborate. But this ornament…
This DIY twig Christmas tree ornament is simple and cute! Dress it up with a bow or star at the top for some extra pizzazz. And it’s so easy the kids can help make one! My daughter’s each made one (with some help from me) and they all turned out so cute! You could easily…
Create a snowy scene in an old jar for a cute Christmas snow globe ornament DIY project! Just 5 simple steps for this cute project! I love making a new Christmas ornament craft each year and this year is no different! Last year I bought several inexpensive glass canisters and put fake snow in them…
Discover a really easy DIY ornament with these paper strip covered ornaments! They are so cute and can even be sentimental! Well, we’re finally feeling better around here and I’m finished with my Christmas shopping!! YAY! So, hopefully that means more time for doing my projects and blogging about them. As for this one, I really…
Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year, but it can also be one of the most expensive. So, I’m sharing 15+ DIY Christmas decorations on a budget. From buying presents to decorating your home, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you’re on a tight budget. But fear not! With a…
Learn how you can easily transfer a photo onto a piece of wood using my step by step photo transfer to wood tutorial. This craft is perfect for making a gift or decorating your home! I recently discovered a new way to use a photos and free printable in our home! Transferring a photo to…
DIY Christmas Gifts are not only more meaningful but more affordable too! Sure you could order all of your gifts online and get 2-day shipping to boot, but imagine your loved one’s face when she sees that you put the time and effort into a gift made just for her (or him)! What is your…
These DIY advent calendars help remind me, and my family to slow down and really savor the magic and wonder of this season. Christmas is such a meaningful, spiritual time that can easily burn out into commercialism, decor, and stress. I love crafting a DIY advent calendar along with my kids to keep our focus…
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the tub with these easy DIY bath bombs – or give them as gifts! These are simple to make, much cheaper than store-bought bath bombs and YOU get to pick the scent! I love making our own bath bombs, especially since my girls love baths and LOVE to use them….
Make these string art DIY stocking holders with just a few items! All you need is a template, nails, a hammer and some string! I thought a Christmas string art project would be fun. But then I thought, wouldn’t it be even more fun to make it functional and not just pretty? I’ve seen these…
Wooden Christmas Signs are some of my favorite things, so I thought what would be better than a mini wooden Christmas sign ornament? Create a simple wooden sign with a cute saying and have a rustic, farmhouse Christmas look for cheap! If you’ve followed me for any time at all, then you know that I…
I love a quick project that is not only pretty, but helps keep me organized. So, I whipped up this simple DIY chalk and eraser holder in about 30 minutes with 3 items, 2 of which I already had on hand. Whoop! This project literally cost me $1.50 out of pocket that day. What!? Isn’t is the cutest??? OK,…
Make this easy DIY paper garland with scrapbook paper. It would be so cute on any Christmas tree or hung on a mantel! The Christmas trees are up over at The Turquoise Home! Now I’m just filling in the little details, putting finishing touches on the mantel and other horizontal surfaces. I’m trying to get…
Wood slice chalkboard ornaments are so fun and simple to make. They are perfect as ornaments, gift embellishments, place card holders and more! Yesterday, I was determined to do a little last-minute crafting and decorating. You see, I’ve wanted to make these wood-slice ornaments since Thanksgiving and just haven’t had the time. So, in the last few…
Enjoy this year’s flocked Christmas tree with navy and green plaid ribbon, neutral ornaments and pretty basket tree collar! This year is a little different from years in the past, because we’re moving the week after Thanksgiving. So, because I was just decorating to share it on the blog, I didn’t do my normal tradition…
This easy DIY tutorial will teach you how to frame a canvas for cheap, making any unframed piece of art look polished and finished! Using basic household tools, this is an easy DIY project for any beginner. If you’ve ever bought unframed art or made a beautiful painting with an unframed canvas and it feels like something’s…
These simple Christmas bedroom decor ideas are a great way to bring cozy twinkle into your home this holiday season. Waking up to the glow of a Christmas tree or fun of plaid bedding can bring so much delight and joy! I’d never decorated our bedrooms for Christmas before we moved into this house, but…
Try a beautiful Christmas tree collar in place of the traditional tree skirt. Choose from wood, metal or woven Christmas tree collars before they sell out! Over the last few years, the Christmas tree collar has replaced the traditional Christmas tree skirt in popularity. The tree collar not only looks beautiful, but hides the ugly…
A classic touch to your holiday farmhouse decor, Christmas bells are one of my favorite secrets to decorating for the holiday season! Use these 7+ simple Christmas bell decoration tips to create timeless holiday decor you’ll love. “Jingle bells…Jingle bells…jingle all the way…” Besides angels, stockings, garlands, and trees, bells are one of the most…
Get ready to decorate for the holidays with this simple and creative guide to hanging garland on the stairs. Create a show-stopping aesthetic with faux greenery, ribbon, pine cones and more! When we moved into our home a few years ago, I was so excited about the staircase because I never had stairs to decorate…
Create a list of Christmas activities with this Christmas Bucket List of ideas for your family’s newest tradition! It’s the time of year where traditions set the tone for the magical Christmas season. Every family has their own and our family is no different. Instead of simply focusing on gifts, focus on memories this holiday…
These festive free Christmas printables will easily help you decorate your home for the holidays (on a budget)! There are many beautiful options, including wreaths, sentimental sayings, winter scenes, gift tags, farmhouse buffalo plaid and more! It’s such a simple way to add a cozy touch to your home this December! The holiday season is…
Are you looking for tips on how to decorate for the holidays with less stress? Use these tips for using winter decorations at Christmas. Then you can leave them up long after December 26th! I love, love, love to decorate my home for each and every season. But I’m also a busy, working mama of…
These Christmas tree decorating ideas will have you feeling extra festive this season. Here’s everything you need to know about decorating your tree like a pro. Christmas is in the air, and you can almost smell the fresh-cut trees (or the artificial ones, no judgment)! I love the tradition of hunting for the perfect tree…
Full step by step tutorial on how to easily display kitchen cabinet wreaths during the holidays. Adding Christmas wreaths to your cabinets is a cute and easy DIY decorating idea for the holidays! I’ve been putting evergreen wreaths on my cabinets for years and love the look. It’s a great way to make the kitchen feel like…
Discover some new wall molding ideas to add to your home to increase the architectural interest with only a few DIY skills required. Adding trim details to blank walls is nothing new, but it in fact one of the easiest ways to add architectural details to your home! And it can be an easy project…
Adding primary bedroom Christmas decor might seem a bit over the top, but it’s nice to wake up to the glow of the Christmas tree. It makes everything cozy and festive! It’s a little late in the season to be sharing much more inspiration for decor, but I wanted to share this room with you…
Traditional Christmas colors and even a little pop of pink give this home a classic holiday vibe! See my 2021 Christmas decorating plans in the living room, bedroom, dining room and the rest of the house. Last year was our first real Christmas in our home, and I was overwhelmed with where to start. So,…
Create a hot chocolate bar for an easy, fun dessert all winter long! Obviously you’ll have hot cocoa mix, plus all the mix ins your heart could desire! After getting my grandmother’s dining room suite, I thought it would be fun to create a retro hot chocolate bar. And it’s already been a hit with…
With less than a week from Christmas, I thought I’d better get this office photographed and shared before the big day! I actually put this tree up before Thanksgiving because I wanted to have at least one tree in a window in the front of our house. Our old house had a prominent window in…