COFFEE FILTER TREE AND WREATH DIY

If you are looking for an EASY , IMPRESSIVE, FESTIVE ... and CHEAP Christmas project...

THIS IS IT!!!!

Even if you are not a crafter, this  Coffee Filter Tree And Wreath are soooo much fun to make and the result is AMAZING!!!!!

I bought all I needed (except the tree cones and star) at the Dollar Store and got busy...

Here's how I made my Christmas decorations for next to nothing...

CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR~ SIMMERING POTPOURRI

It's not Christmas at StoneGable until the aroma of cloves and cinnamon and orange and other wonderful spices is wafting through the air!

I've made Simmering potpourri for decades... tweaking it for different seasons and holidays.

Here's an easy to make simmering potpourri... a Christmas Potpourri... to fill your home with the unmistakable smell of of the Christmas season...

MAKING A CHRISTMAS BOW

Bows are like lipstick on a wreath... they make them look bright and prettier!

I had many request to share how I make what I call...

THE CHRISTMAS BOW

It's easy and impressive... I've probably made a thousand... here's how...

THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE A LIVE WREATH

I am going to show you the EASIEST most amazing way to make a live wreath. You will wonder, "why didn't I think of that"? That's what I thought when I learned this technique at a wreath decorating demo last year.

 You will be able to make gorgeous, lush, full, live wreaths... FABULOUS!!!!

It will revolutionize your Christmas decor and gift giving... OR ... at least make people ooooh and ahhhh!

I made this wreath in under 40 minutes for a gift exchange! 

Here's how...

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS # 25

Welcome to TUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS # 25...

The Christmas and holiday ideas, tutorials and decor on the blogs are amazing!!! If there were only more time....

To show you what I mean, here are some features from last week's TTT...

Aimee from IT'S OVERFLOWING made this stunning ANTHROPOLOGIE KNOCKOFF TUFTED WOOL WREATH. We all loved it! It was the most viewed entry last week. Aimee, it's better than Anthropologie's!

Are you looking for an easy winter project that has a whole lot of WOW factor?  Here it is... Isn't this STENCILED SNOWFLAKE RUNNER AND PILLOW fabulous? Robin from ALL THINGS HEART AND HOME has a great tutorial!!!

More snowflakes... Kelly at THE LILY PAD COTTAGE has the prettiest HOMEMADE WRAPPING PAPER. I am going to have some gifts under my tree that look just like that! Thanks, Kelly!

I want to make everything Courtenay from the CREEK LINE HOUSE makes! She is so so creative! Look at these adorable TREE FARM INSPIRED SIGNS!  I just love these!!!!

I've seen these darling BOOK PAGE CHRISTMAS TREES here and there on blogs this season. But, Sarah from ALDERBERRY HILL'S version is the best I've seen! Aren't these cute! She has a great tutorial too!

Pillow Alert!!!! I love pillows! Here is a great seasonal one... THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS PILLOW from CLAIRE-IFICATION! I would love to get this as a gift!

If you need some fun and really delightful Christmas tree ornaments... you can make these CHALKBOARD ART ORNAMENTS from Jenn at CLEAN AND SCENTSIBLE. Would't they look great as a gift tag too!!!

I think this idea is brilliant. Instead of using stocking use these CHRISTMAS GOODIE BAGS to fill with Christmas treats and surprises. I can never get everything I buy for the stockings to fit inside it. These are so unique and very pretty!

Head on over to Villabarnes to see a great and easy tutorial! 

I know this last feature is not Christmas related... but I like to give a shout-out to all creativity!

I love this PAINTED SIDEBAR WITH A FAMILY STAMP from Deb at LAKE GIRL PAINTS!

I have the perfect place in MY home for it!!! Stunning!

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TUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS #24

It's beginning.... oh, who am I kidding! It has looked like Christmas in the blogishpere for a couple of weeks now!!! There are so many wonderful and creative holiday Tutorials... Tips... and Tidbits!

 But TTT is not just for seasonal projects... make sure you check out all the great creative entries...

Here are a few from last week...

Debbie at CONFESSION OF A PLATE ADDICT showed us how to make BEAUTIFUL SHEET MUSIC DECOR. Wouldn't you love to decorate your mantle with these?

Hot Chocolate and peppermiint, anyone!!! Oh we all love this! Jenn's  CANDY CANE HOT CHOCOLATE BAR was the most viewed entry last week! If you missed it you can visit Jenn at CLEAN AND SCENTSIBLE.

Look at this adorable SIX STEP FELTED WOOL PURSE  fromTraci at THREE DOGS AT HOME! Wouldn't this make a great Christmas gift?

This DEER SILHOUETTE DYI is just gorgeous and is surprisingly easy to make!!! Head over to Jennifer's at CITY FARMHOUSE to see how she did it!

Shirley at HOURSPILITY DESIGNS show us how to ENHANCE AN ISLAND with this small pretty table. I love her style!!!

Planning a dinner during the holidays? Look at these fabulous METALIC PLACE CARDS from Kelly at ECLECTICALLY VINTAGE.  These are on my to-do list!

Andrea at WILLOW WISP COTTAGE made some beautiful CHRISTMAS WOODLAND GIFT TAGS to put on her beautiful packages!!! Head on over to see her and get a link to these free printables.

  I thought this was such a cute idea. I have never sent a Christmas letter... but I thought  this YEAR IN REVIEW idea was adorable!!! A free template is my offering this week.

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ARRANGING CHRISTMAS GREENS DYI

There is noting like fresh, live greens to bring the beauty and aroma of Christmas inside!

Fresh greens bring a very organic, natural, woodland look to Christmas decor.

It's easy to put together an arrangement and with a little work keep it looking beautiful and fresh until well after Christmas.

I'll show you how...

TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS # 22

The best part of hosting TTT is seeing all the great and creative posts that join us each week! It is also fun to see what posts my readers love to view... 

 I am featuring last weeks favorites...

Mary, you did it again! Your beautiful post WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY~ HARVESTING AND GATHERING was the most viewed last week. Your post was truly breathtaking. You can visit her at HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS.

Karen at SHABBY SWEET COTTAGE had a very popular post last week... MY NEW OLD BASKET.  The transformation is fabulous!!!

Most of us would love a craft room... and BEAUS R'EVES helped a client reach that dream. SCOOT OVER MARTHA was a real TTT pleaser last week! It was fun to see the process!

20 NORTH ORA is helping us get ready for Christmas with her STARTING EARLY ON CHRISTMAS GOODIES. She showed us how to make this precious tree and more! I love your work!

Look at these scrumptious BEST EVER WAFFLES from Angie at ECHOS OF LAUGHTER! Don't they looks so yummy! Another very popular post last week!

Raise your hand if you want a stress free holiday? I see hands everywhere! Laura, from DECOR TO ADORE  showed us how to be less stressed WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS... in the kitchen! She had great tips... and we all listened!

For anyone who has not planned their Thanksgiving table yet, Jennifer at TOWN AND COUNTRY LIVING gave us a beautiful THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE with lots of detail and inspiration!

My tidbit this week is also a THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE set by my sister Lisa.  It is casual, chic and warm... just like her!

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