Bird Pillow for Christmas and Beyond

I found this cute bird graphic the other day.  I love, love, love anything with birds on it and love that I can incorporate it with my Christmas decorations.  Of course I intend to keep it out long after Christmas!



 

 

I started with this graphic from The Graphics Fairy

 

 

I printed it off on Jolee's Easy Image Transfer Sheets using my inkjet printer.

 

I cut around the edges.

 

 

I used a Ritva pillow cover that I bought from Ikea last year. 

I put the pillow cover over a board and a pillow case.

 

 

 

I followed the directions on the Jolee's label--twenty seconds on each part, lift up carefully, then set the iron back on another place.  I made sure I got each area several times for 20 seconds each.

 

 

I let it cool for 10 minutes, then carefully pulled the backing off of the transfer.

 

And here's the finished pillow.  Easy and Festive!

 

 

Thanks for your visit!

 

Pam

 

 

 

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It's Ornamental! Easy Christmas Decorations

I collect antique apothecary jars and display them on my mantel.  At Christmas I like to change them up by taking out the candy and putting glass ornaments in them.  It's a great way to bring Christmas color to the mantel and most importantly, I don't have to find a place to store the jars during the holidays.

 

 

A few years ago when I was changing out the jars, I decided to also change out the things on my candy scales.  I love them in there too.

 

This picture doesn't do the shininess of the ornaments justice.  They really pop in here.

 

 

 

 

Well, I was on a roll with the ornaments this year and decided to add them to an old canning jar.  I'm really happy with this look too. 

 

 

So there you have it.  A super-easy, super-inexpensive way to bring in some Christmas color.

 

 

 

Thanks so much for your visit and comments!

 

Pam

 

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Debbiedoo's Newbie Party with a Twist

 

 

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Simple Red and White Christmas Table

I love seeing pretty Christmas tables.  I love gingham and plaid fabrics, especially in red.

 

Yesterday I was on a mission to find some dishes to go with some square white plates that I already had.  I was so excited to find these snowman plates from Pier 1.  They were exactly what I'd had in mind and were on sale to boot!

 

I used my Mom's silver, which I am so happy to have. 

 

 

I was thrilled to find the gingham napkins, pretty bell napkin rings and plaid placemats at Pier 1 as well.

 

 

Even though we always sit in the same places at our table, I think the placecard holders are cute.

 

 

 

 

I used  a Santa that was my Mom's for the centerpiece and poinsettias in galvanized pots.

 

I'm trying to simplify my decorating this year.  I like how this  looks festive and was easy to do. 

 

Thanks so much for your visit!

 

Pam


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Merry Christmas!

I'd like to wish a very Merry Christmas to all of you!  When I started blogging last January, I never expected to meet so many incredible people or learn so much!  It's been an absolute pleasure.

I hope you and your families have a blessed Christmas!

Thank you all for your friendship and the inspiration you've given me.

Pam

Twig Christmas Tree Art

I love rustic Christmas decorations and certainly loved the project that Kindra  At Home With K's blog did to make her twig Christmas tree. Here's my version of it. 

I started with this frame from Michael's.  I spray painted it white with Rustoleum 2x Flat White Paint.

 I was disappointed that there was only a piece of cardboard on the back of the frame.  This definitely made it harder to get a good stretching of the burlap.  I put a thin piece of batting under the burlap and hot glued the edges of the burlap to the back of the cardboard.

I used Tacky Glue to attach the twigs to the burlap.  I spread the glue on the twigs pretty heavily.

This is before the glue dried completely.

 I used a heavy pan to hold the twigs in place to dry.

 I added a starfish to the top and was done.  (You can still see a little of the tacky glue.  It was still wet here, but did dry clear)

Thanks for your visit!  And Happy Holidays!

Pam

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Simple Country Christmas Touches

I've finally finished decorating for Christmas.  I waited on most things this year until my daughter came home from college, as she loves to decorate.  I like to add Christmas touches to the things I already have on display. 

I added some ornaments to the scale that I inherited from my Mom, and a bow to a topiary I made last summer. 

 I added ornaments to a set of antique apothecary jars on my mantel.

And in some more apothecary jars that are sitting on an old radio.

I learned how to make a bow from  Maple and Magnolia's Blog and added a wreath to the mirror on the mantel.

I hope decorating your home and celebrating the season are going well!

Thanks for your visit!

Pam




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