Merry Christmas to Me! Jelly Cupboard Makeover!

Back in September, I shared on this post my jelly cupboard acquisition.

I found my cupboard while shopping with my Mom and sister at the Allegan Antique market on a rainy Sunday and it has been just sitting in my garage waiting for a transformation.

Renee (My Vintage Mending) had showcased her special cupboard and I was completely smitten.

A week before Christmas, Chris asked if I would like him to finish the renovation. I couldn't say "yes" fast enough! Renee had sent me some of her very special wallpaper from her studio makeover and I knew it would be perfect for my jelly cupboard.

Before

Here it is with a few coats of antique white paint.

Isn't the Cath Kidson wallpaper the perfect touch?
Thank you for the Christmas tags, Lynn.

Thank you, Renee!
Thank you, Chris!

Merry Christmas to me!!
XOXO

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A very merry Christmas eve & morning!

Thank you for the reindeer food, Aunt Jean & Aunt Marion. Chris and Josie had fun sprinkling food on the front yard Christmas eve. We're still loving our Christmas snow, Nana!

I found these Christmas lights at my favorite mission thrift store and gave them a gaudy/glittery makeover. I thought Santa might appreciate this "special" setting for his milk and cookies.
Santa had to be extra sneaky this year. Josie fell asleep during our 5pm Children's Christmas Eve Mass and bedtime was a bit delayed. This was taken before she fell asleep at church.

Despite the extra late bedtime, both girls were wanting to be up at 6:15am....yawn!

Thank you for all your generosity this year, Santa!


I thought you might appreciate seeing how
Josie's special dollhouse came together.



Hope your Christmas day is full of joy my friends!


May you be surrounded by cherished family
and scrumptious food today.

XOXO

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Merry Christmas! From Our Heart to Yours!

We had a little Christmas miracle last night.

Yes. The girls are wearing their pjs in the snow.

Snow makes everything seem better.
Thank you, Nana.
We think you had something to do with
our White Christmas.

We're looking forward to finding some moments to slow down, quiet our hearts, and experience the true joy of the season.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas!

May your family be blessed beyond measure!

XOXO

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Brown Paper Packages & 2 Child-Friendly Craft Projects!

How is your Christmas wrapping coming together? Last year, I wrapped my gifts in brown packaging paper from the Dollar Tree and added a tulle ribbon and glittered poinsettia leaf with tiny millinery flowers. The tulle ribbon and glittered leaves were also from the Dollar Tree. I noticed they have many different kinds of glittered items this year (in case you are interested).

This year, the Dollar Tree featured red/brown gingham packaging paper with their mailing supplies and I added a satin ribbon and a toadstool tag from the Katie Brown collection (thanks for sending them to me, Sherry).

A few of my packages will also have special vintage embellishments on top (be sure to act surprised, Mom, Michelle and Aunties).

If you'd like to make your own chenille stem Christmas inspired figurine, Martha has an adorable snowman tutorial here.

More complex chenille figurines and a tutorial can be found here. Love the Victorian images.

Here's my version.

The Santa face and snowman face can be found on ImagiMeri's Creations. She has wonderful vintage images.

In case you need another easy project (pinky swear) to do with the kiddos, I made these vintage inspired Christmas party crackers (poppers) out of a left over wrapping paper roll.

I didn't take the time to take pictures during the assembly, but it was super easy. I just cut the empty wrapping roll into equal sections, filled with chocolates and mini candy canes and sealed up each roll with tissue paper and tied with a ribbon.

Christmas hugs!

XOXO

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