Are you all as happy as I am that it’s FRIDAY?!?!
It has been record cold here in NC for November and I think I’m already over it, lol! But I’m so excited to be taking part in a fun holiday blog hop with some fabulous bloggers today! We’ve been challenged to purchase an item or items from a thrift store under $25 to makeover or repurpose to use in our holiday decor.
Make sure to check out our lovely host, Alice of Thoughts from Alice! She is incredibly creative and has such a beautiful blog!
Here is my:
DIY HOLIDAY WALL HANGING
For my project I decided to hit Goodwill first but after two different ones I moved on and finally scored at my local Habitat Restore. When I pulled up to the store they had just put out boxes and boxes of fabric on the sidewalk for $1 per yard! I grabbed several yards that I knew I could use in my Christmas decor this season including this white fabric.
When I was browsing inside I also found this giant embroidery hoop for $3 and I knew it had potential! I mean people do some creative projects with these things don’t they? Then right before I left (actually I had already checked out) I saw this navy blue yarn for $1.25 so I grabbed a couple and checked out….AGAIN.
If you can’t already tell, I’m going with a nautical Christmas theme this year and I found this adorable saying on Pinterest! Isn’t it fun and catchy? My love for coastal decor is definitely coming out again. You can check out last year’s Organic Coastal Home Tour here.
So here’s what I did: I spray painted the hoop gold, fit the fabric into the hoop and laid out my yarn where I thought I would start the words. Once I had a starting point I slowly hot glued the outline of the letters (one or two letters at a time) and then gently pushed the yarn into the glue.
Once it was complete I hot glued the gold starfish that I had in my office to the hoop, grabbed some twine to hang it up and added the tassel that I also made out of the yarn. I followed this tutorial if you want to see how I made the tassels. Hmm…I see another garland in my future!!
I just got this glass and mirror cabinet from my parents (they cleaned out their storage container and offered some things they didn’t want to me! yay!) and I plan on using it for holiday entertaining/storage.
I pulled out some of the ornaments I made last year and filled my clam shell bowl. I think the glass, gold and mirrors are so pretty together.
So, that’s a wrap friends! What do you think? I think I’m actually going to use the wall hanging as a wreath on the front door once I pull all of our other decorations out.
I literally have a $0 budget for Christmas decorating this year so outside of a live tree and maybe a couple trips to the dollar store I’m working with what we’ve got. It’s pretty amazing what you can do with thrift store deals or items already in your home if you really put Pinterest your mind to it!
The list of all the participants and projects are below! Make sure to check out all the awesome creations my fellow bloggers came up with. This really is a creative bunch! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Here it is on our front door as our Christmas wreath and I love it!!
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Make sure to check out last year’s Organic Coastal Christmas Home Tour
and my Thanksgiving Table Setting and Wildflower Centerpiece.
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Have a great weekend friends!!!
What a fun play on words! The ornaments filled with sand are super cute too!
Thanks so much Bonita!!
This is so cute & clever! I love your coastal take on Christmas!
Thanks so much Emily!
So cute! I love beachy decor. What a great idea to add it to the holidays.
Hugs, Jamie
Thank you so much Jamie, I really appreciate it!
SO fun! And funny… love the quote. I also love the whole vignette! The glass ornaments in the giant shell are perfect below. xx Charlotte
Thanks Charlotte! I thought it was a cute saying too :)
Very clever. I love ocean themes.
Thanks Niki! Me too!
Summer, this is so creative and festive! I would have never thought to do this! You know I share your love of everything costal and you have inspired me to venture out of my normal Christmas décor and perhaps go costal this year! Kudos on being a part of such a wonderful and talented group of bloggers!
Thanks you so much Sarah!!
I love the idea of a coastal Christmas! Your embroidery hoop is so cool and I love the gold starfish!
Melissa @ Shabby Love
Thanks so much Melissa!
Hi, hopping over from the hop. This is such a clever idea for a beachy style Christmas. I love the saying!
hugs,
Jann
Thanks so much Jann, I really appreciate it! Glad you stopped by!
I absolutely love this saying, so stinkin cute! I love your large shell holding your sand filled ornies too! Everything looks so charming!
Tammy
Aww, thanks so much Tammy! xoxo
Really cute idea, Summer, and perfect for a coastal Christmas!
Thanks so much Jen!
Summer! Thanks so much for your sweet comment today! And I love this project. I was a bit worried we were going to have the same idea when I saw the title of your post in the Google Doc. Phew =) And I love your blog too! Such great creative and pretty ideas over here!
Ha, me too Kyla!!! Thanks so much!
adorable, summer! i love the saying- it’s so you!
Lol, thanks Cassie! Feeling like I need a little fun and light heartedness :)
Haha! This is awesome! Love whay you did with this hoop! So clever! Such fun seeing how all of these crestuve minds work! Happy Friday, friend! xo
Thanks so much Kennesha! You’re the best!
Love this! I miss being able to take trips to the coast! And such a clever little saying! : )
Thanks Ashley! I would miss it too :) xo
How precious! I love that your entire vignette is vertical. I’m with you: no decor budget this year for the holidays, as I just had surgery. But then, that just forces us to “make do” and sparks our creativity. I also love that your project is used with colors not ordinarily thought of for Christmas. I for one LOVE navy blue and have forever. Whether it’s in vogue or not. I’ll say once again: precious!
Great job!
You are the sweetest Brenda!!! I’m so glad you like it! I’ve always loved navy too. Have a great night!
LOVE this! We live by the sea and I love all coastal decor. Wishing you a happy holiday! x
I love all things coastal too and wish I loved closer but 3 hours isn’t too bad :) Thanks so much and have a great week!
So cute!! I’ve never seen `Season’s Greetings’ written like that! love it…
Aww, thanks so much Julie!! I really appreciate it!
Summer, I just have to tell you how warm this project made me feel. It’s -18 here in the Great White North, so this brought a smile to my face. I love this.
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You are the sweetest Alex, thank you so much!!! Loved doing this blog hop with all of you! Stay warm!
So cute and clever Summer!! What a fun blog hop!!!
Thanks Laura! You’re the best!!!
Oh my. This is so darn cute! I am now on the lookout for an embroidery hoop! That saying is just perfect!!!
Thanks so much Amber! Hugs to you!
I totally love it and I like that it is so big!
Thanks Julia! The size is what I like too! It’s pretty darn big :)
So creative and completely adorable! Love your holiday theme. And hey…we have the same Christmas decorating budget…haha! I am so thrilled you joined me in the challenge!
Thanks so much Alice and thank you again for including me! This was so fun and I adore your pillows and all the creative projects!
That’s darling – love the cute saying and it looks like you’ve got the perfect little spot for it! Have a great weekend!
Thanks so much Kris! I hope I can pull of the non-traditional theme :)
I love it Summer! I didn’t realize how big it is from the first few pictures but I LOVE how oversized it is. It’s going to look so good on your front door and the saying is so Summer :)
Thanks Beth! It is huge which is what I like about it too!
Hello Summer!!
Thank you for coming by my blog! I love the wall hanging utilizing an embroidery hoop. Very creative!!
And hey, we are neighbors! I’m also located in NC. I totally agree, it has been super cold for a November. Hope you are ready for winter!! xoxo
Sonia
Thanks so much Sonia! That’s so cool you are in NC! I’m not ready for the cold but I think it’s coming :)