Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2016

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The Project:

I'm excited to be part of this year's Handmade Holidays blog hop! I've participated in the past and have always enjoyed it. You can see some handmade gift ideas I've previously shared here.

This year, I joined the hop with a simple (but practical) decor idea to share. This idea came together quickly thanks to some of the great hop sponsors, and it is something that you can re-create easily with just a few simple supplies.

When it comes to decor, I am not one to have closets full of items just for the holidays. I like things that are practical (and pretty) and I love it when decor is functional. All of that came together in this rustic shutter photo hanger:

I started with a wooden rustic shutter from Walnut Hollow and painted it with a couple coats of DecoArt's True Teal paint. 

I love the pop of non-traditional holiday color that this piece brings to my home for the holidays. With the addition of The Twinery's new Icicle twine, it is the perfect place to showcase the photos that arrive in holiday cards each year.

Of course, it can also be used to hang the cards themselves, or even a few special ornaments.

While I had my paint supplies out, I went to work making a few special ornaments to complete the display. I love how paint and a few simple stencils can bring such a cozy feel to some round cuts of wood. The stenciling reminds me of a cozy Christmas sweater:

Be sure that you hop on over to The Twinery blog next, where you'll find more beautiful handmade ornaments.

Thanks for stopping by today - and happy holidays!

Supplies were from the following sponsors: The Twinery, Walnut Hollow, DecoArt, and Buttons Galore & More.

The Giveaway:
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The Hop Order:

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Handmade Holidays Decor Ideas - November 9, 2016

1.	Clearsnap - DIY Festive Holiday Wreath
2.	Jennifer Priest - How to paint plaid - Plaid Snowman
3.	Three Mint Balloons - DIY Pineapple Stocking
4.	Sew What Alicia - DIY Candy Cane and Christmas Tree Felt Garland
5.	Dana Tatar - Glass Graffiti Ornaments
6.	Cassandra Sloan - Mixed Media Ornaments
7.	Nap-Time Creations - Christmas Felt Table Runner
8.	Tifany Ink Blots by TRD - Handmade Holiday Decor
9.	The Twinery - Handmade Holiday Ornaments
10.	Craftivity Designs - Modern Advent Wreath
11.	Practically Functional - DIY Natural Winter Wreath
12.	Shrimp Salad Circus - DIY Christmas Card Holder
13.	Walnut Hollow - Reversible Wood Slice Garland
14.	Duct Tape and Denim - Rustic Christmas Ornament Display
15.	Love and Renovations - DIY Wood Bead Christmas Garland
16.	DecoArt, Inc. - Gingerbread Village
17.	Create It Simply - Soldered Charm Candy Dish
18.	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - Holiday Home Decor
19.	Create & Babble - Glittery Christmas Garland
20.	I Should Be Mopping the Floor - ChristmasWood Slice Art
21.	Albion Gould - Vintage French Inspired Christmas Tree Skirt
22.	Buttons Galore and More - Buttoned Up Christmas Tree
23.	Eileen Hull- DIY Twisted Fabric and Felt Wreath
24.	Christmas Wood Block Houses
25.	Life PreKARIous- DIY Reversible Holiday Wreath
26.	The Crafty Carlson - DIY Scrap Wood Christmas Decor
27.	My Very Educated Mother - Rustic Wood Slice Ornaments
28.	Sparkle - Holly Jolly Stenciled Table Runner
29.	Twelve On Main - Salt Dough Christmas Garland
30.	Red Cottage Chronicles - DIY Christmas Centerpiece
31.	Brooklyn Berry - DIY Holiday Decor
32.	Iron Orchid Designs - Count Down to Christmas Sign
33.	Mothership Scrapbook Gal - DIY Jingle Bells Wall Hanging
34.	Kreative Kymona - Holiday Gift Coster Tiles
35.	Jen Cushman - Upcycled Forks Tablescape
36.	Lisa Marie Jimenez - Vintage Angel Ornament
37.	My Scrapbook Evolution- Meowy Christmas Ornaments
38.	Cottage In the Oaks - Christmas Tablescape Ideas
39.	Stencil1 - Quartrefoil Ornaments
40.	Reinvented - Salvaged Wood Christmas Wreath
41.	Lydi Out Loud - Holiday Charger Plates

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