by Debbee | Jan 15, 2019 | Decorations, Parties, Projects
As part of January’s Pinterest Challenge, I’m going to explain how a pin inspired the creation of three Alice in Wonderland character dolls as party decor.
With the arrival of the New Year, folks appear to be thinking about hosting A Valentines Day Tea Party with Friends, and events like baby and wedding showers.
During the past month, I’ve seen a large increase in Alice in Wonderland and tea party-related blog post visitors, Pinterest followers, and sales in my Etsy shop.
Sales of the Queen of Hearts Roses & Teacup Wreath and Mad Hatter figure, reminded me that I hadn’t gotten around to blogging about the Alice in Wonderland character dolls. Come see how I designed and created Alice, the Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts — improvising as I went.
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by Debbee | Nov 20, 2018 | Christmas, Decorations, Planters
On the covered back deck, is a whimsical pair of lighted, candy cane Christmas urns.
Depending on the weather, I usually put them together right after Thanksgiving. I imagine many of you will be stringing lights and decking your own halls this coming weekend — if you haven’t started already?
Like many, the inspiration for this holiday project came from an image I saw on Pinterest. So, it seemed appropriate to share how I created the candy candy Christmas urns in this month’s Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop.
Hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures, the hop’s intent is to motivate all to not just pin, but act on the idea. You’ll find links to lots of great projects, recipes and ideas by other bloggers at the bottom of this post.
It’s a simple five-step process to put together the candy cane Christmas urns, and one you can easily apply to any holiday decorating theme.
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by Debbee | Nov 9, 2018 | Fall, Projects, Tablescapes
Several years ago, I began decorating chandeliers in the kitchen and dining room for the seasons, holidays and special occasions.
Whether part of a themed tablescape or not, a decorated light fixture adds a lot of impact to a room.
It can also complement and extend a centerpiece upwards.
Or replace the centerpiece altogether; opening up space for serving pieces and a less crowded table.
Unlike centerpieces that look great in photographs, a decorated chandelier doesn’t impede conversations by blocking the view of table mates.
See how easy it is to decorate a chandelier for fall or a Thanksgiving gathering. Just follow my simple three-step process. (more…)
by Debbee | Oct 5, 2018 | Halloween, Keepsakes
My favorite Halloween decorations are the ones that evoke the past and happy childhood memories. That’s why I decorate my home with Halloween costume photos of the boys, and seasonal arts and crafts projects they made way back when.
In, How to Create a Kid Keepsakes Gallery, I explain how I use a long wall in the finished basement to display arts and crafts created by my sons. I rotate the artwork seasonally, and in September swapped the pictures to back-to-school, fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving subjects.
Now that it’s October, I also bring out framed photographs of family members in Halloween costumes; placing them around house. I’ve also taken some of those Halloween costume photos and turned them into stand-up cutouts.
Let me show you a fun way to take pictures of your kids or grandchildren, and create easy DIY Halloween decorations the whole family will enjoy.
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by Debbee | Sep 18, 2018 | Decorations, Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, Projects
As part of the September Pinterest Challenge, I’m going to show you how to make an adorable diaper cake topped with an elephant made of receiving blankets.
The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all to not just pin, but act on it!
At the end of the post you’ll find links to lots of other great projects, recipes and ideas by other bloggers. Bee sure to check them out!
The monthly blog hop is hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures.
Diaper cakes make great table decorations and centerpieces for baby showers, or as personalized, hand-crafted gifts for new parents. I’ve made about five as gifts so far, and all have been big hits.
Come see what inspired the elephant-topped diaper cake, with tips on how to assemble and personalize your own creation.
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