Category: Christmas

Easy & Green Holiday Styling

Homegrown wheat grass is dropped into a vintage champagne glass and surrounded by fresh cranberries – it doesn’t get easier (or cheaper) than this…

Yarn Garland

I’ve started working on a yarn garland for my Christmas tree. Yarns of the same color, but three different textures are linked together to create this wintry look…

Grocery Bag Makeover

Make a quick gift bag out of a paper grocery bag. A few cuts, folds and staples will transform a grocery bag into a fun gift bag in minutes. I added a stenciled design, but you could leave it plain too…

Off The Cuff

I’m still working with those old clothes – turns out a shirt cuff can double as a quick wrap for a gift of wine. Just cut off the cuff and button it on a bottle of wine. Tie a gift tag onto the button…

Plastic Bag Flowers

A plastic bag is cut into strips to create this plastic bag bow – a green way to wrap a gift. Ready for giving – a bottle of wine is placed in a simple linen bag and wrapped with my easy to make bag bow.

Paper Yo-Yos

One thing always leads to another. My T-shirt project from a few weeks ago started me thinking about yo-yos. I wondered if it were possible to apply the same technique to paper. I love brown paper bags so, that was my first choice and it turned out to be a successful venture…

Clementine Crate Tray

I love the Bagu logo on clementine crates – it has a great look to it. A piece of linen fabric lines the interior and transforms this crate into a charming tray, ideal for serving tea for two.

Christmas Around The House

My living room. At this time of year – I like to transform my surroundings and create a change that is refreshing – but can also be reversed easily when the season passes…

Wrapped In Style

To wrap my gifts this year I chose leopard and tartan printed papers. I love animal prints when paired with all sorts of checks and plaids – the combination of the two patterns create a pleasing contrast…

Yuletide Yarn Wreath

Skeins of yarn left over from previous projects are put to work once again. This project is great to do with and for children. However, it is such a cheery looking wreath, you may want to keep it for yourself!…

Winter Candle Jars

In our home we try to upcycle and reuse items as often as possible. Before you toss glass jars into the recycling bin – try making these easy candle holders. Start by soaking off labels and cleaning jars thoroughly. Wrap jars in paper doilies, tie with jute and drop in a white votive candle…

A Mossy Jingle Bell Wreath & My China Closet

A honeysuckle vine wreath is covered with moss and silver jingle bells. This wreath took me about 20 minutes to make. Hot glue moss to wreath – wrap with jute and tie on jingle bells. All of my supplies were purchased at a craft store and totaled less than $20.00…

Menswear Wreath

I’ve always loved preppy looking ties – crisp, bright stripes and paisley patterns are my favorites. I tied 3 silk ties together -end to end- and wrapped them around an evergreen wreath…

Dressing Up A Bottle Of Wine To Give As A Gift

I cut the sleeve off of a thrift store sweater and sewed the bottom closed to create a gift bag to hold wine…

Small Burlap Tree Bags

Burlap is inexpensive and can be purchased at most fabric stores. A 7″x14″ strip of burlap is folded in half, sewn along each side and turned inside out to create a small rustic bag…

Scarf Garland

5 tartan scarves, picked up at a resale shop, are tied and draped around my banister to create an easy holiday look…

Doily Table Cover

Silver and white paper doilies of varying sizes are stapled together to create a lace-like tabletop cover for a winter dinner.