web stats

HAPPY Holidays – Make DIY Faux Fur Trees!

faux fur trees

Hi! We're Nat and Holly from My Sister's Suitcase... We are thrilled to be here as a part of Jen's "Happy Holidays" series. This Christmas, I wanted to create some of the simple "cone" trees, but with a little texture and whimsy. The result is really quite elegant, but can go rustic or modern too... depending on your decor. Presenting our faux fur tree... If any of you have made … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays: DIY 3-D Holiday Plate

diy 3-d plate

Hi Tatertots and Jello-ers! My name is Vivienne and I share tutorials, recipes and assorted funny stories over at The V Spot.  I  was so excited when Jen invited me to share a holiday craft with you!  It took me a while to decide what I wanted to make. You know what happened...?  It did NOT go according to plan.  Today I'm going to show you a very realistic side of crafting, and how … [Read more...]

My Scandinavian-ish Red and White Mantel

Winter Ice Skate Wreath

I love decorating my mantel for the holidays. Last year, my colors were red and turquoise and I went for a whimsical party theme. This year I thought it would be fun to go with a simpler Scandinavian-ish Red and White theme. I love the Scandinavian aesthetic - clean, simple and pretty. My husband spent two years in Finland and his love of the culture really inspired me. The first thing … [Read more...]

My Christmas Porch #LowesCreator

Christmas porch with trees in pails

I love the challenges that Lowes give us each month. It's fun to think up projects that go along with the challenges and it gives me the push I need to get some things done around my home. This month the challenge was to create some holiday decor for our home. My front door and porch is always the first thing I decorate since it's the first thing people see when they come to my home. I am still … [Read more...]

My Winter White Family Photo Christmas Tree!!

Tatertots and jello Michael's tree

I love this time of the year!! I am SO excited to decorate for Christmas. So when Michael's contacted me and asked if I might want to design a tree for their tree challenge, I thought it would be SO fun. Michael's sent me a pre-lit 6-foot tree and a gift card and I headed over to the store to see what I could find. They have three different collections that they put together for the 2012 … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — DIY Wooden Block Ornament

diy wooden ornament

We are the Shanty Sisters from Shanty-2-Chic.com! We are so excited that Jen asked us to come share a fun Christmas project with you all! Here is what we came up with! A very easy, thrifty and CUTE, wooden Christmas ornament It’s perfect to hang from the tree, a door knob or even a fun teacher’s gift! Here’s how you can make your own! … [Read more...]

Great Ideas – - 20 AWE Inspiring Mantels & Christmas Decor!!

20 holiday mantels

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.   PLENTY of Santa-worthy mantels this week.  Check out our AMAZING line up of out of this world Christmas Decor that has been linked up.  We are PACKED FULL!  ...And don't forget that … [Read more...]

Make Typography Ornaments {Holiday Tutorial}!!

typogrpahy ornaments

Hello, lovely Tatertots & Jello readers! This is Linda, from burlap+blue, and I have a fun and quick tutorial to share with you all today! Typography Ornaments Use them as ornaments, gift toppers, or just display them in a pretty bowl (or maybe on a pretty pedestal?) for easy holiday decorating. Materials: felt white cotton fabric stamps and ink embroidery thread and needle poly … [Read more...]

Make the Easiest Ruffle Tree Skirt {Holiday tutorial}!!

ruffled tree skirt close up

I have been meaning to make a new tree skirt for a few years. The holidays seems to fast-forward so fast that I never have time to do it. So this year I decided that I really was going to make one. And it turned out that I had some Ruffle Fabric from RuffleFabric.com that would be perfect. So I made one up. The first thing I did was get some lining fabric. Now a tip -- get a thick lining fabric … [Read more...]

10 Tree Decorating Ideas and Tips!!

beachy tree

Ribbon Tree @ A Party Style I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! It's Black Friday, but also a day when many of us put up our Holiday Tree!! I love everything about Christmas trees -- the lights, the colors, the smell, the sentiment. If decorating your tree seems a little overwhelming, here are a few tips to help you create a tree that reflects YOUR style!! ♥♥♥♥♥ Tip: … [Read more...]