A Christmas Tree Topper Suited for Just You

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Today's post will feature how to make a Christmas tree topper suited just for you.  When recently decorating my Christmas tree, I decided that this year, I would try something other than a traditional topper.  First, I chose a color scheme.  The theme of my tree is blue and silver, so I purchaed a few items here and there keeping that in mind. 

I built a platform of ribbon and tulle in the coordinating colors. I folded the tulle and ribbon in a fan-like fashion. 

As a foundation, I used this silver spray

I attached the spray to the tree.  Then I placed the darker ribbon.  On top of it, I set the light blue tulle. 

Next, on the platform, I placed this star ornament. 

At the bottom of the platforn, I added a silver bell ornament. 

Using different textures and pieces assures your Christmas tree topper will not only be different, but a one-of-a-kind in just your style!  To see this topper in my completed Christmas décor, visit the post in my blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.

Silver spray topper and star; both, HomeGoods

Dark ribbon and silver bells, $99¢ Store

Tulle, from my local thrift

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Traditional Christmas Door Swag

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Christmas will be here very shortly....so exciting!   Today's post will feature how to make an adorable holiday swag, inexpensively. I hope you enjoy the post.  

This year, I wanted to decorate my front doors with something other than a traditional wreath.  A door swag is a great alternative.  These cost under ten dollars each to make, and can be used year after year!

For two door swags You will need:

8 holiday assorted sprays

2 golden bells

2 ornament packages (I chose traditional red and gold)

1 roll of wired red ribbon

1 roll of tartan ribbon

1 roll of neutral colored ribbon or burlap ribbon (I used gold)

1 roll of this ribbon

Crafting scissors or cutting tool

Glue gun and glue sticks

First, use your crafting tool to remove the foliage from its stems; set aside. 

I began making the swag by first measuring my front door to see how long I wanted the swag to be.  Once I decided, I cut a piece of the golden ribbon to size.  Fold in half. The folded ribbon should represent the length you want your swag to be.  

Directly at the fold, tie down your tartan ribbon, leaving several inches of ribbon on either side.  

With the several inches, tie over and over into a few bow loops.  Trim. 

Tie your red ribbon into a bow with several loops as well.  Trim. 

Once tied, thread your red ribbon through the bottom loop of your tartan ribbon.  

Tie altogether. 

Next, thread the ornament hanger portion of your bell through one of the ribbon loops.

Glue into place.

Divide the assorted ornaments evenly in half.  Thread ornaments together using your thin ribbon.

Trim, but leave one side longer. 

Thread the longer side into the top hole of one of the bells on the bell ornament. 

Tie down and trim.  Dot small amounts of glue on each layer to adhere them together (ribbon, bell, ornament).

Finally, add greenery one piece at a time on both of the ribbon strips. 

I chose not to cover the entire ribbon all the way down, and instead scrunched it up a bit.  All done!!

If you would like to see these featured in my Christmas Décor, please visit the post in my other blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.  

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Fall Harvest Table Runner

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When setting your table for Thanksgiving, there are so many options to consider!  I love to set my table with a centerpiece; usually made of fresh vegetables and fruits, like so.  

To view these tablescapes, you may visit my other blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here for the first picture, and  here for the second.  

However, if you would like to make your own runner which is reusable year after year, you can make your own for less than $20. I hope you enjoy this post.  

My supply list:

Three greenery bunches $0.99 each

Two sunflower pots $0.99 each

Two harvest pumpkin packages $0.99 each

1 foam glitter gourd bowl filler package $3.50 

1/2 box acorn bowl fillers $1.50

1 autumn leaf bunch $0.99

1 faux English Rose bunch $0.99

4 small pears/apples $0.50 each 

Burlap ribbon  ($5; I used about a fifth of it) $1.00

Rustic fabric ($12 for the whole bolt at the local thrift. I used about 1/6) $2.00

Embroidery thread or hemp thread

Upholstery needle

Hardware loops (the whole box was $0.99 for an assortment) $0.15

Tape measure

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

The first thing I did was measure my table.  I wanted my runner to fit right in the middle.

Once I measured how big I wanted the runner to be, I cut the fabric to size, leaving a bit extra.  

I wanted the runner to have a rustic feel, so I unravelled approximately four rows of the fabric on two sides.

Here is the result. 

The other two sides (the longer sides), I steam pressed to create a seam.

I flipped over the runner, and glued the seams down using hot glue. 

Next, measure your burlap.  It should be slightly longer than the runner.  

Trim. 

Set the runner aside. Next, I added hardware to the larger ornaments. For the pinecones, I used the hardware. I simply screwed them into the bottom of the pinecone, and ensured they were closed by pinching with a pair of pliers, then dotting a small amount of glue onto each. 

For the foam ornaments, I used my paperclip ornament method.  To view the tutorial, visit the post entitled Easy inexpensive DIY ornaments in the archives.  

Next, I created a greenery foundation by gluing the foliage onto the burlap ribbon. 

Here it is, greenery attached. 

Next, I added all of the fall leaf foliage. 

Now, piece by piece, I added the larger ornaments and pinecones by sewing a loop through the burlap ribbon, 

Into the hook/loop

Back down into the burlap, and tying it underneath. 

Trim. 

I built slowly using this process until the whole burlap ribbon was covered. The final step was using the same process in varying places to attach the burlap strip directly in the middle of the runner.

Here is the completed runner

Here is a closeup of the detail. 

To see how I used my completed runner in my traditional Thanksgiving tablescape, you may view the post on my blog Parsimonious Décor Darling by clicking here.

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