Creating homemade Christmas ornaments
In the heart of the festive season, Jamie, a creative mind, has adorned her home with unique Christmas decorations that deviate from the traditional path.
Jamie, who is expecting a little bambino, has been crafting holiday decorations for years. Last October, she made a peace wreath that she transformed for Christmas time with lights, and it now graces her mantle. Alongside the peace wreath, a bottle cap Christmas tree and a glass bowl of ornaments also find their home on the mantle. The giant snowflakes, originally created for a snowman scene on the window, now live on the fireplace.
One of Jamie's most memorable Christmas decorations was the monogram Christmas wreath she made for her front door in Florida the previous year. She even shared her DIY method on Good Day Austin as a Hometalk.com representative, inspiring many to create their own holiday masterpieces.
Despite the lack of traditional decorations, Jamie's home still exudes a festive charm. For instance, her garage Christmas tree, created back in September and recently featured on her blog, adds a touch of holiday cheer. However, it seems that this year, Jamie has opted to forgo the modern wall tree, a creation she has crafted a few times in the past.
Jamie's friends have also joined in the holiday spirit. Her real-life friend Allison wrote a humorous post about the lack of Christmas decor in her home. Andy and Jamie, who have never had a real Christmas tree in their home, seem to be content with their unconventional holiday decor.
As for storing her Christmas decorations, Jamie recommends clear, stackable bins, ornament storage organizers, and compact storage furniture like cube shelves or drawers. Labeling containers systematically with writable or QR code labels helps keep decorations organized and easily accessible. Padding fragile items with tissue or bubble wrap inside boxes prevents damage and keeps fragile décor safe for long-term storage.
For those seeking inspiration for their own holiday decor, Jamie suggests checking out Lucy's beautiful home at Crafterberry Bush. Although Jamie's home might not be as festive and cute as Emily's, it certainly stands out for its unique and creative approach to Christmas decorations.
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- Jamie's unique and creative Christmas decorations, such as the monogram Christmas wreath and the garage Christmas tree, encapsulate a lifestyle that blends home-and-garden crafts with an unconventional holiday spirit.
- For those looking for home-and-garden craft ideas to create their own unique holiday decorations, Jamie recommends seeking inspiration from sources like Crafterberry Bush.
