Christmas!!!.... Is Over :(

Happy New Year! It's been awhile since I blogged but after taking down Christmas decorations this weekend, I thought I'd share some of what our house looked like during the holidays. 

This is a wreath I made for our front door from burlap and ribbon. I pinned 4 x 4 bubbles of burlap randomly around a wreath form.  I added a couple of do-dad's later on and I plan on adding to it each year with other little wreath accessories I find to jazz it up and make it different.

 To make this garland I took a strand of lights and tied pieces of red tulle in between each light to give it a bit of color.  I'd love to put some greenery on the banister at some point but this was crafty and fun, and cheaper :) Next year I might add some green tulle to it to make it fuller!

Ah, the mantle. Very random, but all pretty festive. I made the JOY canvas by wrapping it up in wrapping paper. I spray painted the 3 wood letters I got at Hobby Lobby and then hot glued them to the canvas.  I love my nutcracker and the snowman (thanks Nanny) too. 

I promised Ryan I was keeping the wine bottles for a reason! I bought some silver "webbing" spray paint and spray painted each of these wine bottles.  I had some red sticker letters, and put "Love" and "Peace" on them to indulge the Christmas spirit. I think I am going to leave the Love one out for Valentine's Day! :)

Overall it was a nice little DIY Christmas in here. I of course tore up some Target, Garden Ridge, and World Market after Christmas sales to get some more ornaments, lights, and other decorations for next year.  I hope everyone had a great Christmas!