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Category: Stuff I Make (page 2)

Make a Doily Wreath Ornament

Posted on: December 18, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
I struggled to know what to call this little ornament – is it a wreath? Is it a mixed media something? Does it have to have welcome home in the name? SometimesĀ a project can’t be described in search terms. I…
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How to tie the perfect bow

Posted on: December 17, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
I’m counting this as an ornament because I’m using it as one, but this is so all purpose I could count it as everything from gift wrap to floral design. I use these bows EVERYWHERE. And I bet you will…
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The simplest ornaments ever! Flowers and Gift Tags

Posted on: December 13, 2016 Last updated on: January 25, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
Today I’m going to share with you my two best Christmas decorating tricks ever. MissJewels porns Long time readers know I feel very strongly about my Christmas decorating methods, so when I say they’re my best, it’s saying something. They…
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DIY Ornament – Tinsel Bottle Brush Tree

Posted on: December 9, 2016 Last updated on: January 25, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
Bottle brush trees have been everywhere for the last few Christmases. They are charming little old fashioned decorations and they look amazing with a modern update of sparkles and cool new colors. They’re also ridiculously easy to make. And when…
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DIY Christmas Ornament – Fancy Lady Doll

Posted on: December 8, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
There’s a vintage furniture store nearby that specializes in Midcentury Modern. They make little room vignettes with all their furniture, so walking through the showroom feels like walking through a trendy home in 1963. One of the rooms they had…
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DIY Christmas Ornament – Embroidered Postcard Ornament

Posted on: December 6, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Aren’t vintage illustrations just the most gorgeous thing? I fell down a real Pinterest hole when I was looking for 60’s artwork. The illustrations used in ads back then are astonishing. I wanted that artwork reflected on the tree, and…
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DIY Gift Box Ornament

Posted on: December 5, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
If this is the tree that says Home for the Holidays, then it absolutely had to include some presents. It feels a little bit like a cheat, these present ornaments are so easy. But like so many of my favorite…
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Ribbon Chain Garland

Posted on: December 2, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Yesterday we launched into my Vintage Home for the Holidays tree, and even though this tree already has a garland, I’m going to go *wild* and add another one. (I’m such a daredevil! :eyeroll:) The tinsel on a garland was…
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Make a Tinsel Tassel Garland

Posted on: December 1, 2016 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Last year my Christmas goals went bust. (Abdominal surgery will do that to even the best of us.) But it may have been a blessing in disguise. Last year I had all these ideas for ornaments, but they weren’t really…
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Happy Halloween

Posted on: October 31, 2016 Last updated on: February 14, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
Wheelchairs are the best at Halloween. I never have to worry about something being too awkward to carry around and I get to incorporate wheels in everything. camwhore satine717 Atti doesn’t even want to trick or treat, so he only…
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