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Hey friends,
How is your December going? I’ve been doing a combination of shopping, cleaning, and decorating. I had a few more projects that I wanted to complete before our annual Christmas party, which is this week. Yikes! There’s more cleaning to do. I have all the ingredients for the party food, but I’m sure there will be last excursions to the grocery stores. LOL
I also found some cute items while thrifting and can’t wait to show you what I’m doing with them. See the before under Thrifting This Week, and stay tuned for the reveal.
Table of contents
- Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
- In Case You Missed It
- Create Sparkling Sea Glass Christmas Trees in Simple Step
- DIY Decoupage Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament & Fun Craft Idea
- 12 Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas and Porch Tours 2024
- DIY Christmas Candle Ring: Rustic Grapevine and Gold Pinecones
- Turn Dollar Tree Tiles into Vintage Metal Christmas Ornaments
- DIY Christmas Party Cheese Markers: Custom Dollar Tree Craft
- Charming DIY Twig Christmas Tree: Stunning Dollar Tree Makeover
- 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.
I feel like Christmas is already winding down. I’ve pushed to complete the last of my new projects, and I’ll share them this coming week. We will have a busy week with company coming for our annual Christmas party and a full weekend of activities, including a baby shower. So, needless to say, I’m a little stressed and frantic about now. However, my biggest party of the year will be behind me when we meet again so I can relax and enjoy the remainder of the Christmas season.
I hope you are enjoying all the ideas, and I can’t wait to share more with you.
In Case You Missed It
Create Sparkling Sea Glass Christmas Trees in Simple Step
Want to add a touch of coastal-inspired beauty to your holiday decor? These sparkling sea glass Christmas Trees are easy to make in just a few simple steps. This tutorial will teach you how to make a standing sea glass Christmas tree and a unique sea glass Christmas tree ornament. Even if you don’t have a coastal home, you can create the illusion of a shimmering ocean view as you decorate with these shades of blue and green ornaments.
DIY Decoupage Oyster Shell Christmas Ornament & Fun Craft Idea
Looking for a fun oyster shell craft idea? Check out these decoupage oyster shell decorations. You can easily add a custom napkin decoupage to make oyster shell Christmas ornaments for your Christmas tree, add them to a garland, or make them for Christmas gifts.
12 Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas and Porch Tours 2024
Ready to create dazzling holiday outdoor displays? As a child, I was always captivated by homes adorned with twinkling lights and festive decor. Today, I strive to create inspiring outdoor Christmas decorating ideas without going overboard. Join me on my front porch and cozy screen porch tour, where I’ve used simple, budget-friendly outdoor Christmas ideas. Discover 12 simple tips and tricks to create stunning holiday porches that will wow your neighbors and spread cheer.
DIY Christmas Candle Ring: Rustic Grapevine and Gold Pinecones
Get ready to add a touch of rustic charm to your holiday decor! This DIY Christmas candle ring only takes minutes to make and perfect for adding a warm, festive glow to your home. I’m using more gold in my Christmas decor this year and when I saw these small pinecones I knew they would add just the right amount of sparkle. The gold pinecone candle ring is the ideal combination of rustic elegance, with a small foraged grapevine and inexpensive Dollar Tree pinecones.
Turn Dollar Tree Tiles into Vintage Metal Christmas Ornaments
I’ve been transforming architectural salvage into adorable, unique Christmas ornaments for this year’s tree. I have a trio of old metal ceiling tiles above my front doors and wanted to recreate that chippy patina with metal Christmas ornaments. I’ve been saving these Dollar Tree wall tiles since the summer and knew they would make amazing vintage-inspired metal Christmas ornaments. They are easy to work with, and with just a few supplies, you can quickly create amazing faux vintage metal Christmas ornaments.
DIY Christmas Party Cheese Markers: Custom Dollar Tree Craft
Are you planning your holiday entertaining and looking for unique appetizer markers to enhance your table? Why not wow your guests with these personalized Cheese Markers? I’ve been preparing for our annual Christmas party, and I made these custom Christmas Tree Cheese Markers and Appetizer Markers using inexpensive Dollar Tree crafts. You can make six markers for just over $1.25. They are easy to make and can be customized with the names of all your delicious dishes and cheeses. They are perfect for charcuterie boards, dessert stations, and drink stations.
Charming DIY Twig Christmas Tree: Stunning Dollar Tree Makeover
Let’s face it, Dollar Tree Christmas trees aren’t exactly known for their beauty. But with a little DIY magic, you can turn that gaudy $1.25 tree into a holiday showstopper. Today’s Dollar Tree tutorial will teach you how to transform your Dollar Tree dud into a gorgeous, charming twig Christmas tree.
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
- I love the style of this lovely home tour. You will too.
- My friend Stacy shared this easy-to-make wreath Charcuterie Board. I may copy this one for my party.
- My friend KariAnne shared how she decorated her daughter’s bedrooms last week, and Whitney’s room had the cutest hand-embroidered nativity scene. You have to check it out.
- This fresh flower Christmas Tree is just stunning.
- And these flower-covered Christmas ornaments from CoCo are just the sweetest.
Thrifting This Week
I’ve been so busy that I haven’t done a lot of thrifting this week; however, before we left the beach, I stopped by one charity thrift store and scored several tea light houses. They were a hodge podge of colors, but I had a plan. I can’t wait for you to see what they look like now.
Coming Soon
Stay turned to see what I’ve done with the tea light houses, the best of Thrifting with the Gals and so much more this week. See you next Sunday!
MARY-ANN
Tuesday 10th of December 2024
Rachel, I know your busy week will go well as you are so organized with everything you do! Hope you have fun planning it all and taking time to enjoy your guests. I know that your guests will enjoy being with you and your dear hubby and staying in your lovely Guest Room. Christmas is such a busy time and I really think that the more organized you are, the more things you seem to take on because you think "this" would be nice and "that" will be nice, too! Enjoy your party and all your dear friends!
Rachel
Wednesday 11th of December 2024
Mary Ann Thank you! It is the busiest week of the holiday season but we love doing the Christmas party. Each year we say will be kkep it simple next year but never do. LOL.
CoCo
Tuesday 10th of December 2024
It's always so much fun to see what you've been up to each week, Rachel. I love these posts because you pack them with so many goodies. Can't wait to hear how your party turns out. No doubt it will be extra special. Thanks so much for sharing my flower covered ornament. I really appreciate it. Big hugs, CoCo
Rachel
Tuesday 10th of December 2024
Coco, Thank you for your kind words. I hope the party turns out good as well. So much work and preparation but we love it.
Katie
Sunday 8th of December 2024
Hi, LOVE your (looks like) cedar shake Christmas tree. Very creative. While trying to decorate, I'm still drying winter squashes seeds and just put the last of the purple cabbage in the dehydrator for winter soups.
Rachel
Sunday 8th of December 2024
Katie, I'm so glad you like it. Wow it sounds like you've been busy. I appreciate you for taking the time to comment and I hope you have any amazing week. Merry Christmas.