Dirt Road Adventures Christmas Exploded At The Farmhouse

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Hey friends,

I have been a busy, busy bee all week, and I wish I could say that my house is decorated. Instead, as my daughter correctly stated, “It looks like Christmas exploded here”! LOL

The current situation is the Christmas tree is up and has a lovely metal bow tree topper and one ornament. Needless to say, it looks a little sad at this point.

I have approximately four DIY projects in progress (at one time), so my kitchen is unusable. It’s a good thing we like to eat out. And don’t get me started on what the porch looks like. I had dead mums, jack o’lanterns, and Christmas trees everywhere. Thankfully, only those allow past our gate can witness my diaster.

The good news is I’m planning my Christmas home tour for Monday, November 18th, and the farmhouse will be ready. I promise.

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What’s In My Cart

Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road

This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.

I finished a few projects this past week and shared several of your favorites from last year. Be sure to check them out in case you missed it.

In Case You Missed It

How to Repurpose Old Christmas Decor

Don’t you love changing your holiday decor each year? But what do you do with last year’s decorations? And what about all those new styles when you have boxes and boxes of the old style? Well, don’t throw away those old decorations. Here is how to repurpose old Christmas décor to make it look fresh and up to date.

Dollar Tree Reindeer painted and decorated for Christmas decoration.

Create Amazing Christmas Reindeer With Budget Dollar Tree Items

Have you seen the acrylic reindeer at Dollar Tree? They immediately sparked my creative side, and if you are looking for a way to add a touch of luxury to your holiday décor, I have a budget-friendly, cheap solution. With just a little creativity and effort, you can easily create amazing Christmas reindeer that look high-end. If you want glamorous reindeer, you will love these options for budget-friendly holiday decor.

3 Easy Christmas Ornaments: Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

Check out these eco-friendly and sustainable DIY Christmas ornaments. If you’d like inexpensive and easy DIY Christmas Ornaments made with foraged materials and glitter, I’ve got you covered.

Sustainable cheap Christmas Tree decorations displayed on farmhouse Christmas Tree.

5 Sustainable & Cheap Ways To Decorate Christmas Trees in 2024

If you are looking for a way to save money and decorate Christmas trees in an eco-friendly and sustainable way in 2024, you are in the right place. You will love these five cheap Christmas tree decorating ideas for a rustic woodland theme tree. We have combined dollar tree decorations, DIY projects, foraged, recycled, and thrifted decor.

DIY Metal Christmas Bow added to garland on farmhouse railing.

Stunning Metal Christmas Tree Bow Tutorial: Easy Tree Topper

Want to learn how to make easy Christmas tree bows? I’ve been admiring the ones from Ballard Design and McGee and Company. I decided to try making a similar one using metal banding. I made three Christmas bows with just a few supplies, which only took a few minutes. I love how they turned out, and the best part is you can customize the size and colors. You will love them, so let me show you the full tutorial.

Dollar Tree Christmas Tree hack. Door Tree Christmas decorated and displayed in farmhouse.

How To Make a Faux Vintage Aluminum Christmas Tree (Dollar Tree Hack)

Want to add a touch of retro vintage style to your holiday decor? Fake it till you make it with this adorable vintage tinsel tree idea. I’ll show you how to easily make a faux vintage aluminum Christmas tree for under $10.00 with Dollar Tree supplies.

DIY Tin Can Lambs. Lambs made from tin cans covered in wool like fabric.

Upcycled Tin Can Christmas Lambs: A Whimsical Holiday Delight

If you like saving your tin cans for unexpected upcycling projects, you will love today’s Tin Can Christmas Lambs project. The wooly lambs are very whimsical and easy to make. Don’t throw away your toilet paper rolls either, because I made a few lambs with those also. Both only take a few recycled materials for crafts, and you’ll be amazed at how cute they are.

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I always ask myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

I loved some of the ideas KariAnne shared for unique Christmas Tree Skirts.
Jennifer’s idea to Host a Christmas Wreath-Making Party sounds so fun, and I’d love to do this sometime.
If you are having trouble planning this year’s Christmas theme, check out Lora’s 4 Simple Ways To Plan Your Christmas Decor.
My talented friend Wendy shared these DIY Placecard Holders you can make.
My friend Elizabeth launched her new website last week, and it’s just as cute as she is. Check out Country Peony

What’s In My Cart

I am still in project mode and have been ordering many supplies to help craft my Christmas decorations. Click the image below for details.

Dirt Road Adventures: Christmas Exploded At The Farmhouse

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