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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**UPDATED**
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!!!
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Bonita
What a fun play on words! The ornaments filled with sand are super cute too!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Bonita!!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches
This is so cute & clever! I love your coastal take on Christmas!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Emily!
Jamie
So cute! I love beachy decor. What a great idea to add it to the holidays.
Hugs, Jamie
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thank you so much Jamie, I really appreciate it!
Charlotte @ Ciburbanity
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
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Charlotte! I thought it was a cute saying too :)
Niki meiners
Very clever. I love ocean themes.
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Niki! Me too!
sarah sofia knepp
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!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks you so much Sarah!!
Melissa @ Shabby Love
I love the idea of a coastal Christmas! Your embroidery hoop is so cool and I love the gold starfish!
Melissa @ Shabby Love
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Melissa!
Jann Olson
Hi, hopping over from the hop. This is such a clever idea for a beachy style Christmas. I love the saying!
hugs,
Jann
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Jann, I really appreciate it! Glad you stopped by!
Tammy
I absolutely love this saying, so stinkin cute! I love your large shell holding your sand filled ornies too! Everything looks so charming!
Tammy
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Aww, thanks so much Tammy! xoxo
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Really cute idea, Summer, and perfect for a coastal Christmas!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Jen!
Kyla @HouseofHipsters.com
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!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Ha, me too Kyla!!! Thanks so much!
cassie
adorable, summer! i love the saying- it's so you!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Lol, thanks Cassie! Feeling like I need a little fun and light heartedness :)
Kennesha Buycks
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
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Kennesha! You're the best!
Ashley @ Cherished Bliss
Love this! I miss being able to take trips to the coast! And such a clever little saying! : )
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Ashley! I would miss it too :) xo
Brenda Kula
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!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
You are the sweetest Brenda!!! I'm so glad you like it! I've always loved navy too. Have a great night!
Danielle
LOVE this! We live by the sea and I love all coastal decor. Wishing you a happy holiday! x
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
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!
Julie
So cute!! I've never seen `Season's Greetings' written like that! love it...
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Aww, thanks so much Julie!! I really appreciate it!
Alex
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.
<3
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
You are the sweetest Alex, thank you so much!!! Loved doing this blog hop with all of you! Stay warm!
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design
So cute and clever Summer!! What a fun blog hop!!!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Laura! You're the best!!!
Amber
Oh my. This is so darn cute! I am now on the lookout for an embroidery hoop! That saying is just perfect!!!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Amber! Hugs to you!
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I totally love it and I like that it is so big!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Julia! The size is what I like too! It's pretty darn big :)
Alice W.
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!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
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!
Kris {Driven by Decor}
That's darling - love the cute saying and it looks like you've got the perfect little spot for it! Have a great weekend!
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks so much Kris! I hope I can pull of the non-traditional theme :)
Beth
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 :)
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Thanks Beth! It is huge which is what I like about it too!
Sonia
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
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
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 :)