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Christmas Decorating with Family Traditions

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I am happy to have you here today and show you my Christmas Decorating with Family Traditions.

This is part of the Very Merry Christmas Home Tour hosted by Carrie of Lovely Etc. It’s been an inspiring week browsing through the home tours and seeing all the beautiful and creative ideas.

If you are visiting from DIY Beautify, WELCOME. It’s a pleasure to have you here.

After moving into a new (to me) apartment this year, decorating for Christmas was going to be a new challenge. Do I use what I already have? Do I add to my Christmas collection? Where do I even place the Christmas tree?

*This post was update October 2025.

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DIY Glittery Merry Christmas Sign

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I am sharing my tutorial for a DIY Glittery Merry Christmas Sign. This was actually a monogram sign that I purchased at Hobby Lobby a few years ago. And NOW it’s ideal for Christmas decorating, with some glitter, glitz and glam.

*This post was updated Nov 2025. 

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Decoupage and Framed Christmas Card on Canvas

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I have been working on Christmas crafts and handmade gifts. And, when I was making a Decoupage and Framed Christmas Card on Canvas, I was excited to share it with you, too.

It’s a great way to savor the Christmas cards I truly treasure.

This project is easy and inexpensive to make. *This post was updated November 2025.

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Family Tradition Christmas Surprise Cookie Recipe

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I don’t know about you, but I am already preparing my Christmas baking list. When we first got married, it became a tradition to bake plates of cookies for family, friends and neighbors. Since then, I am always looking for new cookie recipes to add to my baking list. That’s why I am excited to be a part of  this year’s “Cookie Week”, hosted by Maryann from Domestically Speaking.

My mother-in-law introduced me to the Family Tradition Christmas Surprise Cookie Recipe.

Every year it is one of the most requested cookies from both family and friends.

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