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DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift

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Welcome back to my blog! I have been quite busy preparing for Christmas. Creating new Christmas decorations has been top on my list. Along with making Christmas gifts for family and friends. To day I am excited to share a DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift.

It is always fun to have new, fresh Christmas decorations, isn’t it? I like to create timeless pieces that can be used for years to come. Like my DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift.

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10 Christmas Free Printables

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Welcome back to another Inspiration Monday Party! AND, 10 Christmas Free Printables as features!

We are so happy that you are joining us today!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It’s now time to focus on Christmas which I just love. Be sure to go through and check all the projects linked up. There is even more inspiration that can be found in this one post!

Today we have 10 Festive Christmas Printables for you!

Today’s features were selected by Christy from Our Southern Home.
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DIY Christmas Gift For Tea Lovers

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I have been a little busy around our cottage in the desert. Not only is it Thanksgiving week, but I am in gift making mode. Today I created a DIY Christmas Gift For Tea Lovers.

The components are simple and it is super easy to make.

I thought you might want to see how I made my own DIY Christmas Gift For Tea Lovers.

PLUS…

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DIY Cotton Ball Rustic Wreath

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I have been working on a few fresh Christmas ideas for our home. This past week, I made a DIY Cotton Ball Rustic Wreath that was super easy.

I thought you might enjoy making one of your own, too. I have a full tutorial below. BUT, first…

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DIY Christmas Decor Ideas

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Welcome back to another Inspiration Monday Party! With DIY Christmas Décor Ideas as features!

We are so happy that you are joining us today!

Welcome to the popular Inspiration Monday Party! Come visit and be inspired with fabulous home decor, crafts, recipes and more!

Once Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, the Christmas season officially begins! And then, we thought you might be looking for some pretty ways to decorate your home. So today we are featuring six DIY Christmas Décor Ideas to inspire you!

This week’s DIY Christmas features were selected by Laura from Inspiration for Moms!

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12 Days of Christmas with 50 PLUS Bloggers

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Wow, you guys! When you are invited to join 12 Days of Christmas with 50 PLUS Bloggers, you jump at the chance, right! We will be sharing crafts, wreaths, festive recipes, Christmas tree decorating, kid’s crafts and so much more!

Did I mention that you will see these amazing ideas 3 times a week from now until mid-December?  Seriously, so many ideas and SO much inspiration.

We are kicking off the 4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas event with a collection of most popular DIY Christmas Ideas from 50 plus bloggers!

Most Popular DIY Christmas Ideas you can use this year! DIY Christmas Decor and Games Ideas #12daysofChristmas #DIYChristmas

We have teamed up with 50 plus talented bloggers to bring you hundreds of new ideas for the holiday season!

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10 Wood Christmas DIY Projects

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If you are anything like me, you are looking for some fresh ideas for your Christmas décor or even a few handmade gifts.  How about trying some of the 10 Wood Christmas DIY Projects?

And what if I shared 10 Wood Christmas DIY Projects, right here for you to choose from?

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Dried Flower Pods for Christmas Decorating

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My mom has a lovely horse ranch in Southern California. On that ranch she has a beautiful garden filled with gorgeous plants, succulents and flowers. Loads of flowers. She gave some of the dried flower pods. As soon as I saw them they reminded me of snowflakes. I thought it would be fun to use my Dried Flower Pods for Christmas Decorating.

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Barnwood Box Christmas Ideas

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As the temps are cooling down and the sun is setting earlier, it is inevitable that I need to start on my Christmas gifts and decorating. Today, I am going to share one of my Barnwood Box Christmas Ideas.

I was lucky enough to do the wedding flowers for a good friend of mine. Her reception was a rustic style with barnwood, fresh flowers, burlap and mason jars. It was lovely.  You can see a few of the pictures here.
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

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Welcome back to Inspiration Monday! We’re so happy you’re joining us today for Last Minute Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas.

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away! We’ve got the SWEET end of it covered for you with all of these last minute Thanksgiving desserts.

Today’s features were chosen by Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor.

Mini Pumpkin Pies
via Walking on Sunshine 

Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Cake
via Our Table for Seven 

Bourbon Pear Pie
via Cooking with Curls 

Creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Dessert
via Adventures of Mel 

Pear Tart
via Looney for Food 

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe
via Spaceships and Laserbeams

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