Can it really be December already? Christmas is just right around the corner. Time to get that Christmas tree put up and decorated! I've been using knotty alder in some of my build projects lately, leaving me lots of small 6" or less cut offs. Looking at my growing pile of scrap wood, I decided to make a few new ornaments to add to my tree. These scrap wood Christmas tree … [Read more...]
Table Top Gingham Christmas Trees
Gingham has been holding strong in Christmas decor for a few years now. The gingham has changed color combos a little, but I seem to see it everywhere. I thought it would be fun to use up some scrap wood and make a few table top gingham Christmas trees. As long as you paint these cute little trees with chalk paint (that dries quickly), then you can easily knock out a few of … [Read more...]
Rustic Christmas Tree
Hi, I'm excited to be part of this 18 Easy Build Christmas Projects using Ryobi tools blog hop! I sure do love my Ryobi tools, they make up a majority of my tools. I thought it would be fun to make a rustic Christmas Tree decoration this year. This is a fairly easy project, a bunch of cuts at the same angles create the chevron tree shape. How to Build a Rustic … [Read more...]
Wooden wall tree – knockoff
My Mom’s friend picked up this fun modern wooden wall tree at West Elm last year. My Mom has wanted one ever since. The Wooden wall tree is no longer available at West Elm, but it’s not too hard to recreate. I made a few adjustments with building materials that are readily available at the hardware store. … [Read more...]
Rolled paper Christmas Tree Ornament
On the 12th day of Christmas Hertoolbelt went to a Christmas concert and totally slacked off getting an ornament posted!!! Deborah Voight was a guest singer at this concert. She sang the Twelve days after Christmas and it was hilarious. I'd never heard it before, if you haven't I highly recommend looking it up on youtube for a good laugh. Back to the ornaments, I'm sure … [Read more...]
11th Day of Christmas – wood sled ornament
On the 11th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you a wooden sled, another owl ornament, chunky Candy Cane, 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. This DIY sled ornament is fun to do with kids. I remember doing something similar in … [Read more...]
8th Day of Christmas – 3-D Felt Snowflake Ornament
On the 8th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you, a 3D Snowflake, Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. I have no idea who came up with this design, wish it had been me :-) I imagine it originated as origami. I thought it would make a cute … [Read more...]
7th Day of Christmas – Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer
On the 7th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you Rudolph the White Stag Reindeer, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. The white stag has been quite the rage for a while now. It is about time that Rudolph embraces the new style!!! This ornament is a very simple DIY, but it's … [Read more...]
6th Day of Christmas – Joseph, Mary & Jesus Nativity Ornament
On the 6th Day of Christmas Hertoolbelt sent to you, People nativity scene, st-a-ck-ed snowman, peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. I saw this pin going around last year, I love the simplicity of the nativity scene depicted. Kudos to whomever came up with the idea. I didn't have the felt colors that I wanted to use, … [Read more...]
5th Day of Christmas – Stacked Felt Snowman Ornament
On the 5th Day of Christmas hertoolbelt sent to you, a st-a-ck-ed Snowman, tasty peppermint candy, 3-tier felt tree, sweater owl, and mini-mittens on a little wooden tree. I love the 3-D characteristics of this felt snowman, it's like a couple round balls of fluffiness! … [Read more...]