Life as a Thrifter: Holidays

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2.03.2014

Valentine's DIY & Pattern Pod Giveaway!!!

I'm so excited to introduce to you PatternPod.com, a new design resource created by textile experts Kristen Dettoni and Geraldine Blanchot! They are making it easy for you to add a little pattern into your home and life that conveys your personal style. You can literally customize anything with a unique pattern.

Their patterns are perfect for anything you'd like to customize to fit your personal style. You can print them off at home to use for DIY projects or paper crafts. Or, using a site like Zazzle or Spoonflower, you can creatively add patterns to pillows, plates, iPhone cases, and basically anything you can think of … the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. You can also use their patterns digitally to enhance your Twitter background, blog or other social media profiles. Check out their Possibilities page for the many ways you can add a little pattern to your life …

I was thrilled to use one of their latest Valentine's patterns to create this fun diy.

All I needed was:
-my printed Pattern Pod pattern (2 sheets to fit your frame)
-a frame
-extra paper
-scissors
-glue

I first created a heart pattern out of a sheet of paper.

I traced the heart pattern on the back of my paper...

and cut it out.

I backed the heart hole with a sheet of scrap paper I already had stashed away.

I cut a strip from the other unused print out...

did some quick folding...

and wrote my verse with a pencil and paint pen.

So simple, right?!?! And so many possibilies with such fun designs!
You too can create this...or any other fun diy using any of Pattern Pod's latest patterns, because they want to give away 3 PATTERNS FOR FREE!! Check out their site, then leave me your email and a comment about which pattern you'd choose if you won!! Three lucky followers will be chosen throughout the week!! (Giveaway ends Friday, 2/7.) How FABULOUS!

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PatternPod

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1.13.2014

A Glittery Glam Birthday

Our sweet, little precious niece turned ONE over the holiday...

It's just so hard to even fathom, considering her mama's baby shower felt like just yesterday...

Cullie had some of the most fabulous decorations! I just couldn't go without sharing.

Happy Birthday, sweet Rett!

We love you!

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1.01.2014

Happy New Year!

I'll go ahead and tell you...

this year is going to be a big one.

There's lots to look forward to...
and lots on the agenda.

And although I may be busy in the beginning,
I feel certain it's going to lead to lots of fun posts ahead...

Happy New Year, everyone...
Happy NEW Year.

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12.25.2013

Holiday House Walk

I hope you guys are enjoying precious time with your family today and taking advantage of this special time. I wish you the merriest!

Tutorials:

Tree Trimmings Wreath

Paint Chip Paper Chain

Glittery Globe Lights

Scrap Fabric Ornament

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12.23.2013

The Christmas Mantel

I guess you've gathered by now I went a little brighter in the house this year...which I've loved. I really wanted longer and skinnier stockings for the mantel, but I ran out of time and ended up just buying these from Target. I'll shoot for those maybe next year...

I found this wooden star for a steal at Carolina Pottery...which turned out to be the perfect spot for those glittery globe lights I made a few weeks ago.

I ended up making 3 of those scrap fabric ornaments for the tree...but honestly, I'd love to have 10 more!

Happy Christmas, guys!

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12.20.2013

The Foyer

Due to space, I don't always get out the Christmas village...

However, this year I had a feeling it might be a hit.

and based on the number of casualties we've had so far...

I'd say it definitely has been.

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12.18.2013

A Few of My Favorite Things...Party Features!

Thanks again for linking up to the 100 Ideas of Christmas Party, everyone! There were SOOOO many to choose from...I probably could have done 5 more posts just like this one.