30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: All Wrapped Up!

Well Friends, this is the last post in my 30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor. Yes, it is a day late but when family is in town and last minute trips to the beach are planned, those are more important (in my opinion) than whether or not a post is on time. Because family time matters! We all will be spending more time [hopefully] with family and friends this holiday season. Give them hugs and kisses, tell them you love and appreciate them because you never know when God will call you or them home! And, if you are giving gifts to your loved ones too, as my last post, I wanted to share some of the creative ways I have found online through blogs and Pinterest to wrap them up. I sincerely hope that the last thirty days have encouraged you to be creative this holiday season both in your decor and gift giving! 
From me to you all ~ Happy Crafting!

All Wrapped Up!

How to make a modular bow from UsefulDIY. This looks so simple it makes me shake my head and wonder how I never figured this out on my own before. ; ] You have to stop by and check them out!

A simple and quick wrap idea for a last minute gift ~ wrap up a candy bar. Check them out at The Frugal Girls 

Rebecca at Older and Wiser has a TON of awesome ideas for wrapping including this beautiful one from her Dollar Store Wrapping post!

Love this wrapping idea for the fashionista in your life. Wrap with a shirt and pin for a bow! Check out this and other wrapping ideas at Kollabora.

How to make a bow from anything at the blog 100 Layer Cake. Another great use for all those extra magazines I have lying around....

My favorite wrap idea from the list at Urban Farmgirl ~ old t-shirt ribbons.

If you are a paper-crafter, here are some super cute options from the blog, Stamped - Bettina and Mary.

30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: 7 Days-7 Ways to DIY a Christmas Tree

Hi All! Due to this being the week of Thanksgiving and I have family over, I have fallen behind on my 30 days. So Sorry! This week I decided to do seven different ways to D.I.Y. a Christmas Tree. I hope your holiday will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

7 Days-7 Ways to DIY a Christmas Tree

Day 1 ~ Layered Felt Trees 

Tutorial at Thistlewood Farms

Day 2 ~ A beautiful array of trees made with pearls, feathers and felt. Check out all the how-to tutorials by Mel at Bliss Bloom Blog. 

Day 3 ~ A rustic twig tree from countryhome.com.

Day 4 ~ Book Page Christmas Tree

Find how-to link HERE

Day 5 ~  For the wine lover in your life, a Wine Cork tree! Check out the full post, with the tutorial, at Ask Anna.

Day 6 ~ Don't forget the little ones! Here is a tree they can play with and decorate themselves!

By Sol and Rachel do a Blog

Day 7 ~ My most Favorite..... Magazine Christmas Trees!

So easy and lovely for those like me who always have magazines laying around. You can leave them plain, spray paint them or (my favorite way!) glitter them!

Check them out at Splish Splash Splatter.

The Last Day: All Wrapped Up

30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: Glitter Ball Ornaments

Welcome to day 22 of 

Hi All! I have switched my focus onto the up-coming holidays that will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! For me, some of the best memories and gifts have been what is handmade and from the heart. And, I love giving and receiving handmade and locally crafted gifts. So, I am going to share a new project every day for the month of November to get y'all (and myself) into the spirit of the holidays! I hope you enjoy the next thirty days with me! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

Glitter Ball Ornaments

I love this idea! It seems quick, fairly easy and inexpensive. I wonder if you could use these as outdoor tree ornaments....  Oh! I might just have to try that! : D

Check out the full post by Meg at Fresh Poppy Design. You can also find the link on my Pinterest board, DIY craftables.















Tomorrow: 7 Days-7 Ways to DIY a Christmas Tree

30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: Gifts for the Gardener

Welcome to day 21 of

Hi All! I have switched my focus onto the up-coming holidays that will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! For me, some of the best memories and gifts have been what is handmade and from the heart. And, I love giving and receiving handmade and locally crafted gifts. So, I am going to share a new project every day for the month of November to get y'all (and myself) into the spirit of the holidays! I hope you enjoy the next thirty days with me! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

Gifts for the Gardener

Here are just a few D.I.Y. gift ideas for the gardener in your life. You can find more ideas at my Pinterest account. 

Seed bombs from Everything Nothing Wonderful with label download.

What gardener wouldn't love a good hand, nourishing hand scrub by Elizabeth at The Nourished Life.

Are you kidding me!? These are awesome! I may have to make these for myself! Project by Ann at Our Garden Path.

These are so cute! From Martha Stewart.

Giant Allium's are one of my favorite blooms in the garden. These are made with spray painted chicken wire. Check them out HERE.

Tomorrow: Giant Glitter Ball Ornaments

30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: A 'Thankful' Tree

Welcome to Day 20 of 

Hi All! I have switched my focus onto the up-coming holidays that will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! For me, some of the best memories and gifts have been what is handmade and from the heart. And, I love giving and receiving handmade and locally crafted gifts. So, I am going to share a new project every day for the month of November to get y'all (and myself) into the spirit of the holidays! I hope you enjoy the next thirty days with me! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

A 'Thankful' Tree from Better Homes & Gardens

A friend of mine did a (better) version of this at a dinner we had together and I have to tell you, there is something so powerful in writing down what you are thankful for. Not just thinking about it but writing it down and then having it read out loud. It hits home more; sinks in more that, yeah, I really do have so much to be grateful for. And, what is even more lovely about this project is that it gets to whole family involved from the youngest to the oldest. What a great example to set for the littlest ones by having them participate along side the adults! To make it an even more lovely center piece to your Thanksgiving holiday, you could spray paint the branch(es) with chrome or glitter paint in fall colors!

Check out the full post for the Thankful tree at Better Homes and Gardens.

Or, you can find in on my Pinterest Board: Falling for Autumn. 

Tomorrow: Gifts for the Gardener

30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: Elegant Word Art Display

Welcome to day 19 of

Hi All! I have switched my focus onto the up-coming holidays that will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! For me, some of the best memories and gifts have been what is handmade and from the heart. And, I love giving and receiving handmade and locally crafted gifts. So, I am going to share a new project every day for the month of November to get y'all (and myself) into the spirit of the holidays! I hope you enjoy the next thirty days with me! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

Elegant 'Thanks' Word Art Display by Nike at thrive.

Nike (pronounced 'Neeka') has a great motto at her blog, Thrive. Her motto, 'Rock what ya got!' And that is exactly what this D.I.Y. decor project is all about. Well, besides being simple and elegant! She used empty bottles that she cleaned off and made her own letters. Stop by her blog, Thrive., to see the full tutorial and even more lovely display ideas. And please, tell her I sent you!

You can also find the link on my Pinterest board: Falling for Autumn.

Next: A 'Thankful' Tree

30 Days of D.I.Y. Gifts and Decor: Homemade Marshmallows

Welcome to Day 18 of 

Hi All! I have switched my focus onto the up-coming holidays that will be filled with family and friends, love and laughter, giving and receiving! For me, some of the best memories and gifts have been what is handmade and from the heart. And, I love giving and receiving handmade and locally crafted gifts. So, I am going to share a new project every day for the month of November to get y'all (and myself) into the spirit of the holidays! I hope you enjoy the next thirty days with me! I would love to hear if you try any of the projects and how they turned out. <3 Erika

Homemade Marshmallows

I made marshmallows a couple Christmas's ago after I watched how easy it was on a cooking show. Every non-homemade marshmallow I have had since just doesn't add up! And I love to see peoples reaction the first time they try one. I love this recipe from County Living because it also provides gourmet flavors to make like peppermint and coffee. 
(You can substitute vanilla for the peppermint extract if you would like to try vanilla like I made. I have also seen some peppermint marshmallows swirled with red food coloring to add a touch of festiveness!) 

Wrapped up neatly, these make a great little gift for holidays hosts or friends and neighbors.
Check out the full post with the recipe at County Living.
You can also find a link on my Pinterest board: 
Gift Ideas: Hand made or Hand picked.



Tomorrow: Elegant 'Thanks' Word Art Display