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Time to Pack Away the Christmas Decorations

by Mandi on December 27, 2011

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To be honest, the aftermath of Christmas always leaves me feeling a little overwhelmed — new toys and craft supplies in need of a permanent home, bits of wrapping paper and ribbon in every crevice and dusty decorations that don’t look anywhere near as pretty as they did when we first put them up!

This year, we’re leaving our decorations up until mid-January because we still have one more family celebration to go, but I’m itching to get them packed away and the house back to normal already.

Packing up your ornaments and decor can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.

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101 Days of Christmas: 9 Unique DIY Christmas Wreaths

December 7, 2011
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Although I have yet to make one — or at least yet to finish one since I’m currently working on a yarn wreath of my own — I am a bit obsessed with DIY wreaths. Last year I posted two roundups of DIY wreaths (part 1 and part 2), and I’m excited to share 9 [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Feather Tree

December 3, 2011
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This feather tree makes me smile! As I told a friend this morning, it’s red and a little bit funky, which makes it a perfect fit for my office! It’s also super, super easy to make, so you could have a few made by this evening if you wanted. I think it’s so pretty, and [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Hanging Pinecones

November 26, 2011
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Aren’t these hanging pinecones amazing? I think they’re such a simple, elegant and inexpensive alternative to a wreath. If you’re able to gather pinecones rather than purchasing them, it costs even less! And it takes just a few minutes to make. My mom made this to hang on her front door, and I snapped a [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Gum Drop Tree

November 22, 2011
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It seems like every time I see candy decorations, someone chimes in worried about bugs, so let me say upfront that this is definitely decor that you throw away each year. But if you live in a cold climate, I don’t think you really need to worry too much about bugs this time of year! [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Handmade Holiday Decor Ebook

November 21, 2011
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Although I like crafts (or at least the idea of crafts!), I’m definitely at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to making creative craft projects and DIY decor. That’s why I partnered with Myra from My Blessed Life to put together this Handmade Holiday Decor ebook! Myra pulled together more than 20 [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Glitter Trees

November 4, 2011
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Looking for simple accessories to add to your holiday decor? If so, these glitter trees definitely fit the bill. They’re easy to make and provide a fun and sparkly addition to a shelf, mantle or bookcase. With so many glitter colors to choose from at your local craft store, you can choose a color that [...]

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101 Days of Christmas: Snowy Windows

October 8, 2011
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Although these “snowy windows” aren’t the most toddler-friendly project, for families with older kids or kid-free households, they are a simple, inexpensive way to add to your holiday decor, and you could leave them up all winter if you wanted! This is an easy project to tackle while watching TV or a movie or while [...]

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Whimsical Candy Christmas Decorations

December 23, 2010
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My friend (and Decorating Your Way contributor) Myra has been inspired this year to create Christmas decor from candy such as the gumdrop pomanders and peppermint wreath below, and I’ve fallen in love with the the whimsical feel of candy decor. Although our decorations tend toward traditional with a modern twist, I’d love to incorporate [...]

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