This isn't an original idea of mine. I have to come clean right from the get-go. I saw it here a long time ago (and maybe at Anthro first at some absurd price) and since then was like, "I have to do it." So, I got the felt balls last year (Like how I was all, "wait and see" about them? Glad you didn't hold your breath.). Then I thought about it for, oh, the whole year. Then I got the hemp and needle two weeks ago. And at long last, I did it. That's how crafts work here. I have to think about them for a long, long time. If they stick in my head 365+ days, then I know it's a worthy one.
Finally, I saw this pin... had some beach-wood (is that what you call it?) from our favorite beach, and combined the two. I think I might still like the original pin better, but whatevs.
Oh, and I might keep it up all year long. It makes my kitchen window a bit cheerier.
And now for my idea...
I like do-it-yourself... A LOT. I get giddy pinning things that are DIY. I'm like the Herbal Essences commercial up in Pinterest's grill, "Yes, Yes, YES!" But, as I've already made clear, I'm not the quickest to get 'er done. So, if you have some fantastic Christmasy DIY, directions and pictures, would you send them to me? I'd like to feature some over the next few weeks... between now and Christmas. I won't be posting too many cause maybe you guys aren't as DIY-obsessed as I am. But, like I said, I am. And I run the show here. So send them to me, please!
Oh yes, my e-mail: bridget.c.hunt@gmail.com.
37 comments:
Bridget, I'm have to say, that I'm as impressed with your graphic as I am with the actual garland. Well done. Are you cats going to be in the City at all this holiday season?
@turbo, i wish! christmas in the city plus perhaps getting to meet you and that lovely wife of yours... sadly, no. stupidddd.
I love this idea... perfect for this time of year and crafty vibe I have going on inside my head but like you, I think about things for such a long time. Beautiful crafting!
love it! amd it would look nice all year round. i like the branch idea...i saw that too and thought about doing something above our kitchen sink. jazz it up a bit ;)
i want my holiday gifts to show my bitterness. no, wait. i want to MAKE bitters: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/woodland-bitters
it's not just do-it-yourself; it's drink-it-yourself.
@yellow finch, YES. i spent too much time at the kitchen sink (Sad face) for it to not be a little more fun?
@brparys, drink it yourself is the best kind. and did you know i'm seeing your other half today?!
@bridget: i did! (tho technically you're seeing my other two-thirds...). i'm jealous. but, mostly i'm just excited that my car-less wife is getting a social call during the day. thanks so much for making time for a visit!
we call it drift wood up in here. and i love it. think it should definitely stay up throughout the year!
Love this! Thinking I need to decorate above my kitchen sink too... I think I spend 3/4 of my time standing in front of it :)
Have a good Thursday!
Adorable! Love a do-it-yourself project!
I love diy - and especially when you see it at someplace like anthro or free people and know you can make it for soooo much less!
Lovin' what you did! xo Ashlyn
I think you should get crafty more often. This is great.
I'm gonna try to recreate this pin...
http://pinterest.com/pin/37014028157042768/
...and then send it to you and take credit for it. Thanks!
i like those balls.
thats what she said.
thats all i have to give to this post. i am no DIY-er
Torie Jane has the best DIY's this side of the blog world. She just gave a step by step tutorial of a wooden advent calendar and it was off the charts.
Love it! I am hoping to make some holiday inspired crafts this weekend. Might need to try to recreate this- so cute!
I love this! Especially all the colors - Christmas is too great to only use red and green!
I just made a super cheap and easy wreath out of book pages this weekend. Take a look...
http://mycrazylife-lauren.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-wreath.html
loving this!! super cute and festive... but can totally stay up post-holidays without making you lady with the xmas decorations still up in april.
rad!
love it Bridget! i need to get in touch with my DIY side. new year's resolution? although i'll probably have to put you on speed dial for moral support. you up for the challenge? xoxo (also, is it normal that i not only read your blog but also all of the comments?)
I made some felt garland from pinterest recently too!! I loooove it and love that I made something anthro sells for a FRACTION of the price! I really like it wrapped around the beach wood! Sooo cute! I have mine hanging from the fireplace mantle! Yaayy for DIY!
and PS West Elm is selling handmade-etsy inspired Christmas decor right now much of which is made with felt balls...kind of anthro looking but for much less than anthro sells! :) I bought the felt ball wreath in one of my pics here: http://domesticjenni.blogspot.com/2011/12/before-and-after-part-1.html
I was thinking of hot glueing some of my left over colored balls into the wreath to give it some color...
SOOO sooo cute!
This is awesome! I've been meaning to do something similar for like a year but I haven't even bought the balls yet. Yesterday I made my own wrapping paper out of recycled materials that I posted on my blog today. It got me out of the worst mood. Crafts are great like that!
oh-my-goodness...i love it. i was just wondering how many pom-poms did you have to use...i would love to make one of those for my tree.
your garland looks fab!
i love felt balls. i'm making a wreath from them right now :)
I love it.
I love this! Seems so easy to do too! Love that you added the beach wood in the mix too. Love the two combined.
I like yours way better than the pin. (no offense to pin) and now totally want to copy it.
But probably won't until next year.
Because I have 23 days left to make gifts and things for people and I know I will be running to Target for leftover crap on Dec 22 because I didn't get enough done.
But it's good to have plans for next Christmas.
Love from,
Greta
where did you get those adorable little mini-spruces in the galvanized steel? need 'em!
love the diy.
@allie, our grocery store!! do it.
This is sooo cute, Bridget! I'll send over one of my DIY things (:
Wow,this looks beautiful!!!
Ah I love this! I want you to show more DIY's! : )
ooh i like it. so festive. you're such a smartypants.
Hey Bridget, I was wondering what program you used to make this cute graphic? I love it and am looking for Christmas gifts. Thanks! :)
@devon, photoshop cs5! best program ever.
Thank you!! :D
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