Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.
Hey friends,
We have been busy bees this past week. I’ve completed several holiday projects and can’t wait to share them with you in the coming weeks. It’s hard to believe I’m sharing Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all in one week. But I know you may be looking for some last-minute Halloween ideas for the coming week and are starting to plan your Thanksgiving festivities.
In addition, it’s never too early to start planning for Christmas. Yikes, it’s only eight weeks away! You will not believe how many Christmas decorations and craft supplies are already sold out. I’m trying to add additional items as I find them, and you can see some links at the end of today’s DRA.
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Table of contents
- Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
- In Case You Missed It
- 25 Best Creative Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas for 2024
- Creative Must-Have Christmas Crafts Supplies & Ideas 2024
- 5 DIY Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas: Package Toppers
- How to Build a Rustic Shiplap Christmas Tree: Easy Guide 2024
- Elegant Vintage Inspired Christmas Ornaments: Easy Hot Glue DIY
- Rustic Pinecone Christmas Tree Centerpiece: Budget-Friendly Craft
- Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
First, Brad finished adding a tile backsplash to our daughter’s kitchen. It turned out good, and she was thrilled.
Y’all will not believe this, but we are at the beach again. This time, we are back in N. Myrtle Beach to celebrate a dear friend, Mark’s 70th birthday. The weather is amazing, and we enjoyed spending time with many of our friends. Even Rudy was able to enjoy the beach on this beautiful fall weekend.
I also received my Farmhouse Style Holiday Magazine and was once again featured. This is one of my favorite DIY projects from last year, and I’m so excited to see it in a national magazine.
You can see the Rustic Christmas Village Tutorial here.
In Case You Missed It
25 Best Creative Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas for 2024
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving lunch, dinner, or a Friendsgiving celebration? I can’t wait for you to see all the inspiration I share today. Thanksgiving is a time to show off your creativity by combining fall harvest decor and seasonal autumn displays to celebrate the season. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out these 25 creative Thanksgiving tablescape ideas for 2024.
Creative Must-Have Christmas Crafts Supplies & Ideas 2024
Let’s get creative this Christmas with a guide to unique Christmas crafts! We’ll show you the must-have Christmas craft supplies and ideas for making unique ornaments, wreaths, and other decor. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, you will find something to inspire you.
5 DIY Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas: Package Toppers
You will love this idea if you look for creative ways to wrap your Christmas gifts and save money. Y’all know I’m a fan of recycling scrap fabric, so I decided to make some sustainable, recycled gift-wrap package toppers using scrap fabrics. These eco-friendly wrapping ideas are budget-friendly and super easy to make. The reusable gift wrap toppers are also great for stylish tree ornaments.
How to Build a Rustic Shiplap Christmas Tree: Easy Guide 2024
Looking for a unique Christmas Tree alternative? You will love this step-by-step guide on how to build a shiplap Christmas tree using reclaimed wood boards. This is an easy project to create a unique, rustic farmhouse-style tree. No need to worry if you don’t have reclaimed shiplap because I’ll teach you how to age new wood to get the same rustic look.
Elegant Vintage Inspired Christmas Ornaments: Easy Hot Glue DIY
I love these delicate vintage gold and glass ornaments I found at a thrift store years ago. I wanted to duplicate the look of these ornaments for my Christmas tree this year. So today, I’ll teach you how I made these easy, vintage-inspired, DIY Christmas ornaments with hot glue embellishments. The hot glue Christmas ornaments are enhanced with gold glitter, diamond dust glitter, and glitter burst spray paint for an elegant, vintage-inspired design.
Rustic Pinecone Christmas Tree Centerpiece: Budget-Friendly Craft
Looking for a unique and budget-friendly way to decorate your home for the holidays? Why not gather some free pinecones and create a unique centerpiece? This DIY rustic pinecone Christmas tree centerpiece is the perfect whimsical holiday project.
Adventures Off The Dirt Road
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’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
- Need some last-minute Halloween Tablescape Ideas? Check out CoCo’s clever ideas.
- Y’all know I love a good Pottery Barn Hack and especially if it involves Dollar Tree Supplies. Wait until you see Donna’s DIY Halloween Bats Tutorial.
- These Fall Porch Halloween updates are quick and easy for last-minute spooky touches.
- Jill’s vintage-looking paper mache pumpkins will definitely be on my porch next year.
- If you are looking for Thanksgiving ideas, you have to try your hand at Stacy’s gorgeous No Crave Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece.
- Or check out Wendy’s DIY Thanksgiving Cornucopia Tutorial.
- I also want to try Michelle’s DIY Birch Wood Candle Idea.
- KariAnne shared these Best Tips that I never knew I needed but they are totally bookmarked for future reference.
What’s In My Cart
I received a few items this week that I highly recommend for the holidays.
- If you need a small 4 ft. tree this one is very authentic.
- These Christmas tree pillows are almost identical to the Pottery Barn version for a fraction of the cost.
- These green pillow covers are a great shade and look amazing.
- This is a similar color velvet ribbon. I love the frayed edges.
- If you need several garlands for your banister or railings, these are the ones I used last year and order another set this year.
Plus, see more holiday recommendations by clicking link below
Thank you for stopping by today! I appreciate you for following along and look forward to sharing my next adventures with you.
