An easy way to dress up your Thanksgiving table is to make decorative place card holders. Not only do they look pretty and enhance the Thanksgiving centerpiece, but they serve a good purpose as well. Whenever you have a large group over for dinner, it’s nice to have place cards to assign the seating. And, Thanksgiving is probably the most popular time for having a large dinner party. So, I came up with this collection of DIY place card holders that are easy to make for your Thanksgiving table.
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Party Pleasing Chicken Puffs Recipe
Whenever I am planning a party, one of my go to recipes is chicken puffs. They are dainty enough for a ladies luncheon and tasty enough for even the pickiest eaters at a holiday party. The tiny puffs are so easy to make and yet look so fancy. The swiss cheese in the puffs and a touch of white wine in the filling, give an elegant flavoring for a special occasion. Also, with the touches of green and red in the filling, this chicken puffs recipe is definitely a good one to add to your Christmas recipes list.
Make A Recipe Keepsake On A Cutting Board
Do you have a favorite recipe that you like to make and others love to eat? Maybe you want to turn it into a recipe keepsake. A handwritten recipe can be a thoughtful gift that brings about lots of nostalgic memories. Or, maybe you want to have a certain recipe displayed for seasonal decor in the kitchen. For instance, during the Fall I love to make warm apple crisp. I figured it would be a cozy touch to display the recipe on a cutting board next to a bowl full of red apples. Other ideas are sugar cookies at Christmas or pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving. Of course, family favorite recipes are always great to give out as gifts to be displayed at any time.
Decorating Accents In Trending Rustic Colors
Today’s most trending decorating colors are so perfect for rustic styles. You will find warm and subdued hues that are so cozy and soothing. The neutral tones are so easy to incorporate into any room whether going bold or pale. To complement the earthy tones, all of the blue-green shades of the sky and sea add a naturally soothing spa like feel. I will show you inspiration rooms using these popular trending colors in a variety of paint brands. However, since just the paint color isn’t enough to decorate a room, I have provided links to some decorating accents that will help to complete the look.
DIY Rustic Bowl Made With Air Dry Clay
You don’t have to be a pro at pottery to have fun with clay. It’s even possible to make something that you can proudly display as a home decor piece. I am a big fan of pottery and recently discovered a lot of cool things that you can make with simple modeling clay. This inspired me to make something of my own. For just starting out, I decided to try working with air dry clay since it didn’t require the use of an oven or kiln. The only downfall was you can’t give the clay a traditional glaze without an oven. However, I wanted to make a rustic bowl using my birch bark paint technique so glazing wasn’t required.
Cottagecore Ideas For Cabin Interiors
You may be wondering what cottagecore exactly is and how it applies to cabin decorating. I’ll explain the meaning and give inspiration for applying this trend to your cabin or rustic home.
DIY Footed Stand Using Wood Shims
The other day, I was cleaning out my craft room and came across a bag of leftover wood shims that I was saving. Because I do a lot of wood crafts, I figured that the shims might come in handy some day. Well, today, I thought of a fun use for them. I love any kind of footed stand. Whether I use them as a plant stand or simply as a way to elevate any ordinary object, I love the decorative anchor that they provide. If it wasn’t for waiting for glue to dry, this DIY footed stand project would literally take two minutes.
What To Do With Used Canning Lids
If you are into canning, chances are that you have a few old lids lying around. Since you can’t reuse them for future canning, you may have found yourself saving them to cover mason jars for other purposes like jar gifts. They work out perfectly for homemade granola or cookie mix gifts. In fact, there are all kinds of mason jar crafts that include the use of the lids. However, if you find yourself with more canning lids than jars, there are also ways to reuse just the lids.
Hiking Trails: Winter Activity At The Cabin
After spending a full Winter at our cabin, I now have a new appreciation for Winter. I used to dread it and only thought of the cold and the need to drive in it. However, I now realize that it is important to embrace the season and enjoy some Winter activity. Although it started as a way to not become stir crazy, I quickly realized that hiking trails was absolutely peaceful and beautiful. Like most cabins, we are surrounded by woods and trails and I definitely took advantage of it.
DIY Toothbrush Holder Out Of Birch
Have you ever redecorated or remodeled a bathroom and loved the look but still had to deal with the dreaded toothbrush storage dilemma? Since the best way to store a toothbrush is upright, where it can air dry, it usually means storage on your counter. Who wants to look at a bunch of toothbrushes when you just got it all pretty? I have come up with a solution, for a rustic bathroom, not only for the toothbrush holder but also the toothbrushes to use for a decorative look. See how to make this DIY toothbrush holder out of a birch bark tube from a log.
How To Decorate A Grapevine Wreath
A wreath form that has the most rustic styling is one made with grapevines. The grapevines themselves are part of the wreath’s appeal. This means that you don’t have to cover the entire form to create a unique look for the season. Plus, it’s easy to tuck your floral picks or other decorations between the vines. You can even make your own wreath form if you have access to grapevines. I’ll show you how to decorate a grapevine wreath whether you make your own or you purchase one.
DIY Pear Ornament Out Of A Light Bulb
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I love to make things out of old throw away junk! When it comes to making inexpensive home decor, recycling is a fantastic option. That’s why when I was getting ready to throw away an old light bulb, a light bulb went off in my head! Because a standard light bulb already has the shape of a pear, I figured why not make it into a pear ornament. It would be a cute addition to the Christmas tree.