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The Latina Next Door

La Vida Divina for Less!

December 9, 2021 By Yami 2 Comments

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Hey there friends! I hope you are doing well and enjoying some of the holiday cheer! Gift buying is at full speed and I am sure you will be wrapping gifts soon so I thought I would share some creative ways to wrap your presents this year! 

I don’t know about you, but I am a visual person and I like seeing things as they progress. Sometimes, gift wrapping tutorials are too fast paced and/or have no actual instructions so I decided to share a step by step video on how to gift wrap your presents in 11 different ways. The video is below at the end of this post, and here are all of the featured gift wrapping ideas I share. 

  1. The Double Envelope Fold. 


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2. The Pocket Fold
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3. The Ribbon Tree

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4. The Wreath WrapGift Wrapping Ideas 4 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

5. The Accordion Bow

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6. DIY Paper (Smooching Fish) Bow

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7. The Double “V” Wrap

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8.The Basket Weave Ribbon


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Here’s another example of the basket weave.  
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9. The Fan Top (for weird shaped packages)


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10. The Candy Wrapper (for stuffed animals)

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And here is the full tutorial video on how to do each one of these! 

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Let me know what you think and I will see you in the next one. 

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas 

 

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November 29, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Amazing Christmas Ornament Ideas

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Amazing Christmas Ornament Ideas

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Hey friends! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break! I was able to remove myself from social media a bit and take a few days off to enjoy some time with family. I even got to spend some time with some cousins who I had not seen in 9 years. 

It was time well spent. 

Now it’s back to reality and business as usual as I share some great DIY ornament ideas with you! Some of the are brand new never before seen ideas on here and others are some of my best of all time. I have a nice compilation video on my Youtube channel that goes through how to make each one in easy to follow step by step instructions. You can also watch it at the end of the post. 

The best part is that most of these cost no more than a dollar to make! Some supplies you might even have on hand and others make use of leftover scraps from your craft stash. I will include all the links to all the ones that have individual tutorials. 

Let me know which one is your favorite below! 

1. Wreath Ornament  

This ornament can be make with scrap yarn, leftover ribbon and mini pine cones. All you need is a wreath form and I got mine for only 60 cents a a piece! Tutorial is found in this video. 

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2. Snow Glass Ornament 

This ornaments is one of my very first DIYs but I think it’s a classic and I still have it and use it every year. It’s simple with faux snow on the inside, jute and some Christmas florals. Tutorial found in this video: 

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3. Cork Snowflakes 

This ornament was from last year’s 12 Days of Christmas and all you need is a few wine corks and a small wood now flake cut out. It’s a great way to use some of those corks lying around! Find the tutorial here.

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4. Beaded Farmhouse Ornaments 

These are actually one of my most popular DIYs here on my site with over 81,000 pins on Pinterest. I would have never thought. These were so easy to make and extremely affordable. Check out the tutorial here. 

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5. Neutral Farmhouse Ornaments 

This is such a sweet ornament that looks really delicate and perfect for those who love a neutral look. Check how how to make these here. 

 

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6. Farmhouse Berry Ornaments 

These cute crimson ornaments are probably one of my favorites ever. This was another Dollar Tree DIY and I enjoyed making these so much. They may be a little tedious to make since they look best with careful placement of each berry, but the brightness they bring to any tree is totally worth it! 

See the tutorial here.

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7. Fabric Ornaments 

If you have scraps of fabric then you will love these! These ornaments are darling and really easy to put together, plus it gets rid of scraps of fabric and who can not like that! Watch video tutorial here. 

 

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8. Rustic Christmas Tree Ornament 

If you are into a more rustic look for your tree and don’t mind working with a power tools, this one is for you! Each of these will cost no more than 50 cents and can be easily customized to any color scheme.

Full tutorial found in this video. 

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9. Embroidered Christmas Tree Ornament 

If you liked the concept of the previous ornament, but would much rather stay clear of power tools, then this version would be better suited for you. All you need is a few supplies and no experience with embroidery.

Check out how easy it is to make in this video. 

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10. Traditional Farmhouse Ornament

If you are into more color and prefer a more traditional farmhouse look then these ones are for you! Super simple to make and all you need are a few supplies. Check out the tutorial here. 

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11. Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments

These little glass ornaments were another one that were a part of my 12 Days of Christmas last year. I wanted to actually create a glass ornament from Dollar Tree instead of the non-breakable plastic ones and I came up with this cute idea! 

Check it out here. 

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12. Rae Dunn Inspired Ornaments

These are for the Rae Dunn fans. You don’t need much to recreate these and you don’t even need hand lettering skills. A little paint and some markers and that’s all there is to it! 

Here is the video with the tutorial. 

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13. DIY Ornament Garland 

If you have enough ornaments and would rather make something different out of any leftovers that you have on hand, you will appreciate this idea. Create a garland out of them and put them to use in a different way.

Check out how easy it is to do here. 

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14. Cute Rudolf Ornament

If you love farmhouse signs with a whimsical touch you will love this! Plus, I have the reindeer template available for free in my Printables Library . 

Check out how to make it here. 

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15. Mini Toboggan Ornament 

I have seen these all over Pinterest and I finally learned how to make them. My kids love how cute they are. My daughter even thought I was making her Barbie a winter hat, which is actually not a bad idea. You won’t believe what you need to start this cute ornament. 

Find out here. 

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16. Christmas Tree Yarn Ornament 

Last but not least is this really cute mini Christmas tree ornament that can be made with leftover yarn. These are perfect for anyone in the family to make no matter what age! 

Find the tutorial in this video. 

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You can watch the entire list unfold in the video below. All you need is to sit back with a cup of coffee (or glass of wine) and enjoy! 

 

 

Please share these ideas with your crafty friends and I will see you back here in the next one! 

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Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature Amazing Christmas Ornament Ideas

 

 

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November 19, 2021 By Yami 2 Comments

DIY Snow Globe for Christmas

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DIY Snowglobe for Christmas

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This year I am changing up my Christmas decor up and I am enjoying creating new DIYs for this season (keeping things budget friendly of course).

There are so many things in stores right now that are just beautiful and most of the time we want “all the things.” And yet this makes us forget that some of the simplest things can be the most enjoyable. 

And just like that this cute little glass globe caught my eye at Target’s dollar spot for only $5. 

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It’s nice and heavy and both pieces are glass. Since I am going for a more formal and traditional feel for Christmas, I thought I would paint the bottom. 

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 I used this antique brass spray paint and gave it a couple of coats. 

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Once it was dry I got some floral foam that I had on hand and cut it to fit inside. 

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Then I cut a piece of white cloth. I get these from Dollar Tree in the automotive section and they are so soft. 

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I covered the foam with the cloth and inserted it into the globe base.

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Next, I took a couple of Dollar Tree Christmas trees and glued them onto a small piece of white round poster board to keep them sturdy. 

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I placed them on the foam and then added some fake snow around the base and put the globe back on.

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I added a navy blue ribbon to it and it was done! I love how simple it is yet how chic it turned out. It didn’t take much to personalize it and now I have a new piece of decor that I can enjoy that did not cost much at all to make. 

It’s so sweet and elegant, my only regret is not getting another one. 

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For more DIYs like this check out the video below: 


I hope you enjoyed this sweet little DIY. Let me know what you think and be sure to share below. 

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I will see you in the next one.

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature DIY Snow Globe for Christmas

 

 

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November 15, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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Hi friends! It is the most wonderful time of the year! I’m enjoying the colder weather along with cozy nights by the fire. 

This year I wanted to change up my Christmas decor, and I wanted some unique pieces. But I also wanted to do it in a budget-friendly manner. So I thought I would create some new ornaments myself.  And I got to try a new craft that I had never done before.  

I had seen several DIYers use IOD molds and air clay before and the first person I saw who used this was Debi at Debi’s Designs Diary.  She has done many tutorials on her Youtube channel and she has an online shop so I thought I would finally give them a try. 

I have been really inspired by old world home decor lately. And I came across these frame molds that were just adorable. I also purchased a couple of packets of air dry clay ( I only used 1 for this project). 

 

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It took me a few tries to get the hang of it, but I quickly caught on and it was super simple to do. 

Before you start make sure to dust the molds with cornstarch so the clay doesn’t stick. 

Then, roll the clay in your hands to get it warmed up and loose. 

Once it’s more malleable push the clay into the molds. 

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Once I made sure everything was pressed down evenly, I used a thin scraper to remove the excess from the mold. 

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Then, I removed the mold by peeling it away from the clay frame.

The frames need a good amount of time to dry, so set the frames aside at least 24 hours to dry completely. 

Please note: My frames didn’t crack as they dried, but I noticed they did shrink a tiny bit. 

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Afterwards, I took gold acrylic paint. I used the Treasure Gold paint by Folkart because it is highly pigmented and it has a vintage tone to it. 

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As the frames dry you can find landscape (or any type) prints online that you may like to use. There are a ton of free printable options on Pinterest. You can print them out in tiny sizes so that they may fit inside the tiny frames. Then you cut them down to fit each one. 

Please note: You can always hand paint this if you wish, or you can also use family pictures for this as well. 

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I then used matte Mod Podge to apply the prints onto the frame. First, I applied some one the middle section of the frame… 

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Then I added the print and applied more Mod Podge on top of it to seal it.

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Once they were dry I got some ribbon and used clear craft glue to adhere it to the back of each ornament so I could hang them.

Please note: Hot glue will not work for this. 


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And that was it! I love how they turned out. They are so unique and add so much character to the tree.

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I love the various shapes and sizes they come in. They can also be painted to suit any color scheme and can be given as keepsake gifts for the holidays as well. 

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I just love the unique touch each one has. Let me know what you think of these below.

 

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If you like this, make sure to check out my latest video where I share 8 more inexpensive DIYs for the holidays! 

 I will see you in the next one. 

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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December 12, 2020 By Yami Leave a Comment

Hot Cocoa Tiered Tray

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Hot Cocoa Tiered Tray

Hello and Happy Day 12 of my 12 Days of Christmas! We made it and I thought I would end it with something simple and sweet. I love hot chocolate, but frankly I don’t have an area for a whole decked out cocoa bar. And frankly I don’t need one. 

I am a simple girl and only need a few ingredients for my hot cocoa: hot cocoa powder, milk and marshmallows. Seriously that is it for me and I am a happy girl. 

No bombs, no cinnamon, no peppermint… nada!

So I thought I would share my hot cocoa tiered tray with you all in case you are like me and prefer the simple is better approach. 

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I got this tiered tray from Hobby Lobby a couple of years ago (they still carry it). And it’s perfect for festive displays like this. 

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I like to put hot cocoa powder and marshmallows into mason jars to give it a nice rustic look. And even though I don’t like peppermint in my hot cocoa, I always like to add candy canes to my tiered tray to add to the Christmas feel. 

I even add a little ribbon to the mason jar to make it more festive. 

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I made this cute beaded garland with an ornament at the end that reads “Hot Cocoa Station” – you can see how easy it was to make in this video. 

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I added a few more touches like a birdhouse ornament from Day 4, some tea towels, a mini cake stand and white ceramic creamer. 

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The topper was a Dollar Tree DIY from my classic Christmas DIY collection. 

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I think everything ties in so well together and I cannot wait to enjoy hot cocoas this Christmas season with my kiddos who enjoy them as much as I do. 

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I hope you had fun during these 12 Days of Christmas and were inspired to DIY a few things this season. It was a lot of fun, but I am happy to say that I am done with Christmas decor this year. Whew! 



I am looking forward to enjoying the Christmas season with my family and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well. 

I am hoping to cook up something huge before the end of the year, let’s see if I can pull it off. Check out my second channel for more behind the scenes at what’s going on next door!

I will see you all soon! 

Until then… adios!

Yami Signature Hot Cocoa Tiered Tray

 

 

 

 

 

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December 11, 2020 By Yami 2 Comments

Dollar Tree Mini Christmas Tree Decor

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Hello friends! Hope you are doing well! Today is Day 11 of my 12 Days of Christmas and I am going to have to apologize from the get-go. My plan was to create a detailed post on these Christmas trees, but my husband has been dealing with the manflu and since I have been taking care of him, guess who now is feeling under the weather??? 

Ugh! I love taking care of family when they are sick, I just don’t want to get sick myself, but here we are…

So I will have to give my self a little grace and take it easy or else there won’t be a Day 12. I did try to make it up by adding 2 different DIYs and one of them in a Pottery Barn Dupe! 

I was able to edit the video tutorial for both, but I didn’t have enough strength to edit the images… Video is included  below for you. All you have to do is click PLAY. 

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Here are what the first set looks like. 

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I used popsicle sticks and thumbtacks to create the look of metal corners on the larger crate. I have a full and detailed tutorial on how to create a faux galvanized look on anything in this Youtube video. 

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The larger trees are new from Dollar Tree this year and I used white pom poms to act as snow. 

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For the second DIY, I recreated the trees below. The cheeseboards from Pottery Barn are so pretty but too expensive so I recreated the look for less. 

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I used Dollar Tree wood tree cutouts and painted them with my favorite white chalk paint and Aged Glaze to give them a similar look. 

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And even though these aren’t cheeseboards, you can still enjoy how closely they resemble the original inspiration pieces and use them as decor. 

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If you are curious and wish to make these yourself, please check out the fun and easy to follow tutorial below. 

 

 

Thank you so much for following along and I will see you all tomorrow 

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature Dollar Tree Mini Christmas Tree Decor

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December 10, 2020 By Yami Leave a Comment

5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas Wreaths

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5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas Wreaths

Hey there friends! Hope you are all doing well! Today is day 9 of the 12 days of Christmas and this time we are doing some 5 minute farmhouse inspired Christmas wreaths out of Dollar Tree items. 

I didn’t mean to make most of these Dollar Tree DIYs, however, I had the items so I might as well use them. 

There will be 2 versions of these wreaths and I will show the second below, however, I will only share the instructions for the white one. If you wish to see the red and khaki one you can always check out the Youtube video on my channel.

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I had some of these cloths from Dollar Tree on hand and you can find them in the automotive section. 

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So I cut them into strips and began to wrap them around these Dollar Tree wreaths. The smaller ones come 2 to a pack. I added hot glue every so often to the wreath to make sure the cloth was secured on properly. 

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Next I had this wooden tree form that I had removed from a Dollar Tree farmhouse truck for another DIY and decided to stain it with my Aged Glaze that I have been using on everything lately. 

It just has the perfect stain color!

Dollar Tree Christmas Wreath 3 5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas WreathsOf course, one was not enough and I came across these trees in this Dollar Tree pack. This was the same pack the snowflakes on my cork ornaments came from. 

Dollar Tree Christmas Wreath 4 5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas WreathsI decided to stain those as well. I removed the adhesive from the back and stained the backs (it was just easier that way!). 

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Next, I hot glued them onto the wreath. Easy peasy!

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I took some ticking striped ribbon and created a bow and hot glued it on as well. 

Dollar Tree Christmas Wreath 7 5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas Wreaths Then with a little bit of twine I hung it in my kitchen. And that was it for this simple white wreath! 

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I love how it looks on my faux cutting boards on my kitchen wall.

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And here is the khaki and red version. 

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These are super sweet and quick to make if you find yourself running out of time for your holiday decorating! Which one is your fave?

As always, don’t forget to share with your crafty friends! 

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I will see you all tomorrow! 

Until then…. adios! 

Yami Signature 5 Minute Dollar Tree Christmas Wreaths

 

 

 

 

 

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December 7, 2020 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Cookies for Santa Tray

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Happy Monday! Hope you are all well! 

Today is Day 7 from my 12 Days of Christmas and I have another easy DIY for you! This time I am up-cycling an old and unused tray that I have had for years. I was seriously about to get rid of it by donating it, but then I thought I would give it one last try at redemption.

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Cookies for Santa Tray 1 DIY Cookies for Santa Tray First thing I did was prime it with spray primer (you can see some upcoming DIY’s coming your way).  

Trying to hit 2 birds with one stone there. ?

Cookies for Santa Tray 2 DIY Cookies for Santa TrayNext, I spray painted it with some leftover white satin spray paint that was literally almost out (but I made it work!).

I use a spray tent whenever I spray paint inside my garage (especially in the winter). It’s the best thing ever for spray painting! I think this is actually one of the things I have used the most in my DIY years. It’s great to capture overspray! If you haven’t gotten one, it’s definitely a must have for the Christmas wish list! 

Then with my Cricut Maker I made this cute vinyl decal. This decal is also available in my shop. 

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I tried very carefully to place it in the center. Talk about pressure! 

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Then I got the crazy idea to hand paint some holly leaves and berries on 2 corners of the decal. 

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For the berries, I used a berry off a Dollar Tree bush, put it on a toothpick, then used it as a stamp! 

Talk about craftiness! ?

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It worked out pretty good actually. I used the color Crimson by Waverly for this. 

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And that was it!!! Eventually I will probably seal it with a clear coat, but since I will just be using it once this Christmas it should be okay for now. 

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I am sure the kids are going to be excited to actually have a tray this year to put mommy’s amazing sugar cookies on! 

Seriously, if you haven’t tried the recipe you totally should! 

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And I guess the hollies don’t look thaaaaat baaaaad! ?

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That’s it for today! I hope you all are still enjoying these DIYs! 

I will see you all in the next one. Until then… adios! 

 

Yami Signature DIY Cookies for Santa Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 5, 2020 By Yami 2 Comments

Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments

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Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments

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Hi there! Hope you are well! 

Today I am sharing some ornament ideas made from wine corks. There is so much inspiration online and since I already tackled my largest cork project many years ago, I figured something smaller was in order. In addition to these ornaments I have a bonus DIY towards the end. 

So for the ornaments you will need to cut them in half and the best thing to do is steam them first for a few minutes. This will cause them to puff up and become softer and easier to cut. Don’t worry, once they cool off they go back to their normal size. 

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You can also watch all of these video tutorials as well on on the playlist and see these back to back on the playlist! 

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Simply use a serrated kitchen knife to cut them down. 

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Then it’s time to assemble.You will need 13 cork halves for this one. Assemble them with 3 at the top and 2 at the bottom with one in the center. 

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Use hot glue to adhere them together. Then, add one cork to each of the ends. You will get the shape below. 

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If you want a smaller one leave the end pieces out and only do the first step. You will only need 7 cork halves. 

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I wanted to add a little something extra so I got these small snowflakes from a pack at Dollar Tree and painted them white. 

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Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments 8 Trash to Treasure Cork OrnamentsOnce that was dry I hot glued it to both the large and small ornaments. 

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For the next DIY, I used 37 whole corks. These were actually the more rubbery ones, not true “cork” but they work just fine. 

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 I painted 24 of them in my favorite white chalk paint and set them to dry. They can suck in a bit of the paint so you may need to do more than one coat. 

Next, you want to assemble the ones remaining that are not painted. Follow the pattern below: 1,4,3,4,1.

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Finally, take the painted ones and glue them onto the perimeter as shown below. 

Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments 13 Trash to Treasure Cork OrnamentsI came back and touched up several areas with paint and I then was done.

*Now, I plan on using this as a coaster during the winter for hot beverages, so I didn’t bother to seal it. If I were to use it with any cold drinks that might sweat I would definitely add a layer of clear wax. 

Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments 14 Trash to Treasure Cork OrnamentsIt’s the perfect size for mugs!!!!

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And here are those cute ornaments. 

Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments 16 Trash to Treasure Cork OrnamentsThey are perfectly neutral and thrifty! 

Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments 17 Trash to Treasure Cork OrnamentsAny wine lover like myself would love any of these as gifts for the holidays as well! 

I hope you are enjoying these 12 Days of Christmas and I hope you liked today’s DIY. Don’t forget to share with your friends! 

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Until next time, adios! 

Yami Signature Trash to Treasure Cork Ornaments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 4, 2020 By Yami Leave a Comment

Dollar Tree Birdhouse Ornaments


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Hey everyone! It’s Day 4 and I am still alive! Today I am making these adorable little Dollar Tree Birdhouse Ornaments that have yet to be seen (well I haven’t seen any ?) so you can imagine how excited I am.


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 The best part about this is that Dollar Tree is currently flooded with these in the craft section because these are for Spring so you should definitely find plenty! 

I chose these 3 different styles but they do have others as well. 

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In addition, I decided to give them all different paint jobs so that you can see several options. 

I chose to paint 2 of the house “bodies” with my favorite white chalk paint and the other I decided to use my Rustoleum’s Aged Glaze that I have been using on everything lately to give one of the houses a stained look. 

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I also painted another house’s roof with the same aged glaze.

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On that ornament, I also decided to also paint a red ticking stripe with some Waverly chalk paint. 

Then on the house with the white roof, I wanted it to have the look of snow. So, I decided to use some school glue and add glitter to the roof. Once the glitter dried, I sprayed it with some Mod Podge Ultra in order to make sure the glitter wouldn’t fall off. 

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I added a few more details like this cute little bow from another Dollar Tree ornament that I didn’t use. 

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And I added some berries to the one with the black chalk painted roof. I wanted to create a wreath around the entrance hole. 

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Lastly, I added a little bit of greenery and some tiny berries to the last house.

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Finally in order to hang them, I used the same hooks that I used on my glass ornaments and simply screwed them into the little roofs. I added some ribbon and that was it! 

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Aren’t these the cutest ornaments (besides my last ones ?) ever?!?!? 

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And the possibilities with colors and accessories are truly endless…

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I think the little bow on the one below was just perfect. 

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Which one of these is your favorite?

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I hope you liked these sweet little ornaments and if you want, you can always watch the video tutorial on my channel! 

I will see you in the next one.Until then…. adios! 

Yami Signature Dollar Tree Birdhouse Ornaments

 

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December 3, 2020 By Yami Leave a Comment

Dollar Tree Advent Wreath

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Happy Day 3 of !2 Days of Christmas! I am excited for today’s DIY since I have never actually made an advent wreath before. 


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Also before I start I wanted to share some happy news! If you follow me on Instagram you probably already know, but one of my DIYs was featured in the special Christmas issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Magazine! %name Dollar Tree Advent Wreath

I even got a full page spread!!!!! How cool is that?!? I was so excited and honored and humbled…. frankly I couldn’t believe that one of my DIYs made it’s way to this nationally distributed magazine. ?

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You can see how I made those featured ornaments here and if you wish to get your own copy you can always order one online or you can purchase them at your local craft store or grocery store. My dad got his at Publix ?.

Okay, let’s get right into it and as always you can find the video tutorial for this on my channel as well. 

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You will need at least 2 bags of these cut pieces of birch from Dollar Tree.  If you wish, you can always use more in order to make it larger, but definitely no less than 2. 

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You will also need candles. I used these LED battery operated ones since I have little kids, but you can use the regular wax candles. Keep them the traditional purple and pink or go neutral as I did. 

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Next, you want to hot glue all of the pieces together. You will start with one ring, but be sure you have enough for two layers (one on top of the other). 

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When you place the second layer make sure you stagger the pieces as best as you can. This will create a stronger hold. Hot glue each piece to the ones below and next to each other. 

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After that is done, hot glue the stands to each of the candles on all 4 corners. Try to get it as square as possible. 

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Next, get yourself some flower bushes. I chose these white poinsettias in two different styles. Pull off the flowers from the stems as well as some of the leaves. 

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Use some of the leaves on either side of the candle stands to hide them. You can add more greenery throughout as well. 

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I then began to hot glue the poinsettias onto the wreath. 

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You can make their placement completely random or you can do as I did. I did two mesh poinsettias with one glittery poinsettia in between each of the candles.

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And that was it! So simple and elegant. I also love the contrast of the rustic birch and the white blooms. 

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Please let me know what you think of this little advent wreath! Have you made one recently?

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I hope you are enjoying these quick DIYs and I will see you back here for the next one! 

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature Dollar Tree Advent Wreath

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December 2, 2020 By Yami 4 Comments

DIY Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments

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DIY Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments

Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you are having a fabulous week! Today I am sharing another DIY… as a matter of fact, I am doing the 12 Days of Christmas on my Youtube channel where I share one DIY every day for 12 days and I am wondering if I will keep up here. ?

Here’s hoping! ??


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In order to get started on these DIY Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments you will need some of the little glass bottles below. 

Yes, we are making glass ornaments! Cute little mini snow globe village ones that is…

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You find the bottles you see above near the sand bags in the decor section at Dollar Tree. Remove the stickers and wash and dry them well….

Next, you will need these village accessories, also from Dollar Tree. 

RELATED: DIY BALLARD DESIGNS CHRISTMAS TREE DUPE

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I will be using the Christmas tree and one light post for each ornament. 

Dollar Tree DIY Glass Ornaments 4 DIY Dollar Tree Glass OrnamentsSince the light post is too large for the bottle as is, I needed to cut it down, so I started by removing the snow on the bottom (it’s one piece that pops out). And then I cut the half wall side off. 

The pieces are hollow and in order to prevent this from showing, I cut off the end of the half wall that I cut off and then glued them back together…. 

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I just put them together like I did below and filled them with hot glue. Once the glue dried it was one piece.

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After removing the bottom snow portion of the tree I filled the underneath area up (since it was also hollow) with hot glue and then placed it inside the bottle.

I couldn’t find my craft tweezers so a mini clothes pin had to do! 

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Then I added the light post. After those were dry I added a little bit of Dollar Tree white sand. 

RELATED: DOLLAR TREE HIGH END ORNAMENTS

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I added a couple of dots of hot glue to the cork top and placed it back on the bottle. This will ensure the cork doesn’t just slide off. 

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Afterwards, I tied a bow around the neck of the bottle. 

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And then I used this small hook (found in one of my picture hanging kits) to screw into the top of the cork so I could have a place to hang the ornament from. 

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With the addition of another piece of ribbon, I was done! 

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How adorable is this?!?! I love the delicateness of it all… and the fact that it’s actually glass so it doesn’t feel cheap. 

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These bottles are just the perfect size as well. Since they are glass they are heavier so you wouldn’t want anything bigger weighing down your branches.

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I am so pleased with this one and I hope you enjoyed this too! 


For even more inspiration check out this Christmas DIY video below! 


 

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 Don’t forget to share and I will see you in the next one! Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature DIY Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments

 

 

 

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December 1, 2020 By Yami 2 Comments

Dollar Tree Farmhouse Christmas Countdown

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Dollar Tree Farmhouse Christmas Countdown

Hey everyone! Hope you have been having a wonderful start to this Christmas season. I have been creating videos on Youtube so don’t forget if you are not subscribed, please make sure to head on over to get even more inspiration. I will also be sharing specific videos at the end of the posts so make sure you scroll to the end. 

For today’s DIY, I will be making a Dollar Tree Farmhouse Christmas Countdown that is brand new and never before seen!! This is part of my 12 Days of Christmas where I bring 1 Christmas DIY a day for 12 Days. 


CHECK OUT all of the 12 Days of Christmas here!

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I was looking for something I can create that would be solely my own since there are so many options out there already so I made sure to include a free printable that I designed so you can make your own too. More on that in a bit… 

Here is the item you will need from Dollar Tree. It’s not the cutest thing in the world, but it had instant potential in my opinion. Extra points if you can guess what that date means…

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>As always you can watch the video tutorial of this here<

First thing to do is remove all of the tags, then paint it with black chalk paint. 

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My Folkart black chalk paint only requires one coat, but I did two so I could make sure the indentations from the original sign’s design did not show through. 

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Next it was time for the printable, you can sign up to download these here. 

It’s best to print them on card stock. I also have a version in Spanish as well.  You can use a paper trimmer or scissors to cut them. I like to leave a little bit of white on the exterior to showcase the border, but you can cut right on the line. 

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Next, take a hole punch and punch the top centers. You want to make sure to punch in the exact same spot so they all hang evenly. 

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Next, I cut the ends off of 4 jumbo popsicle stick for my frame hack. If you don’t have these sheers get them, they make projects like this so much easier! 

Plus it’s a great gift for any fellow crafter. ?

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Set those 4 popsicle sticks aside and get yourself some ribbon. 

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I decided to layer mine and add this cute gingham ribbon from Dollar Tree. 

Use hot glue for the ribbon and then cut the ribbon on the edges, enough to fold over onto the back of the sign and then glue those ends down as well. Next, hot glue the popsicle sticks to the back of the sign. 

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You want to make sure you leave half of the popsicle hanging out from the original frame. This is where you will attach dowels to form a frame on the exterior of the sign. By doing this, you’re adding more surface area to glue the dowel down and make it more secure. 

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I used my sheers to cut my 1/2″ dowels and then hot glued them down. 

Finally, it was time to add a little finishing touch and I used a piece of greenery that I removed from a Dollar Tree ornament and placed it in the center of the sign. 

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And that was it for this Countdown to Christmas DIY! I love how it turned out! 

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Simple yet so farmhouse! And of course, if farmhouse isn’t your style, you can always change up the colors and ribbon to match any style decor. I hope you enjoyed this Dollar Tree DIY!

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Looking for more amazing DIY’s for the holidays? Check out the video below! 


As always don’t forget to share with your friends and I will see you in the next one! Until then…. adios! 

Yami Signature Dollar Tree Farmhouse Christmas Countdown 

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November 18, 2020 By Yami 2 Comments

DIY Farmhouse Christmas Ornaments

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DIY Farmhouse Christmas Ornaments

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Happy Hump Day! Hope you are all are doing well on this very chilly day in Georgia. Last night we lit a fire in our fireplace for the first time since moving into our home and it was glorious! 

Today I will be making two different versions of the ornament above so you can see how versatile this simple piece can be for your decor this season. 

Dollar Tree sells these little wood pieces for the Christmas season. They come several to one pack. I am using this bell one below…

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…as well as this snowflake one. 

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For each of these, I took the spackle that they sell at Dollar Tree and filled in the little holes at the top as well as the line across the bell piece. 

I sanded them smooth and they painted them with my favorite white chalk paint. 

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I set those to dry and then I took this little hexagonal plague I purchased at Michael’s in their dollar section. It already had a little jute loop to hang it up. 

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I taped the inside up and painted the inside and outside of the frame. I used black chalk paint for this, but you can use whichever color you prefer. 

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Next, I took my Chalked Aged Glaze (this is the glaze I use to create a faux wood look on just about anything) and used it as a stain for this inside of the plaque. 

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I set that aside and went back to my smaller pieces. Since, I am really loving ticking stripes right now, I decided to add some to my bell. I chose to set it off to the side so I taped it off with washi tape and painted it black. 

Then I removed the tape and once the paint was dry I did a perpendicular line to the first one, intersecting them on the bottom right. 

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Then to add the smaller stripes on either side I used a ruler and a sharpie. 

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Once done, I used these adhesive dot risers from Dollar Tree to raise the little snowflake and bell before placing them on the plaque. 

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I still used hot glue on the back of the snowflake and bell, because the risers don’t hold up as great with items that are a little heavier than paper or card-stock. 

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I then placed them in the centers of the plaques. 

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And that was it! 

I LOVE how these turned out! They are rustic, farmhouse, neutral and just classic! They are also a great size so they are really noticeable on the Christmas tree. 

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And the bell with those ticking stripes! ?

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These are perfect for any farmhouse styled tree! And the color schemes and themes are endless! What do you think?

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If you liked these you will also LOVE these other DIYs!


 


I will see you in the next one! 

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature DIY Farmhouse Christmas Ornaments

 

 

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November 13, 2020 By Yami Leave a Comment

Dollar Tree Neutral Christmas Trees

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Dollar Tree Neutral Christmas Trees

Happy Friday! Hope you all are doing well! The weekend is here and I am so excited!

I have nothing exciting planned except sleep. That’s fun right?

I have another super easy (and neutral) Dollar Tree DIY. In the image above 3 out of the 4 trees you see are Dollar Tree DIYs. I actually made two of them two years ago and I added a new one to the collection this year. I grouped them with the tall vine tree from Hobby Lobby to show that they can totally blend in with higher quality seasonal decor. 

So let’s get started! 

For this you will need one of those little terra-cotta pots you can get at Dollar Tree (they come in a pack of two). I chose to paint mine with my favorite white chalk paint, but you can use whatever color you desire. I only needed one coat for full coverage. 

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Next you are going to take a foam cone (from Dollar Tree’s floral section) and the new nautical rope they carry. Make sure to remove the black tape at the end before starting… you want to wrap the foam one starting from the bottom up. 

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In order to make it nice and clean take your time and pull the rope slightly taught and keep it level as you move up the cone. Add hot glue as you go. This tree will take one and a half ropes. 

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When you get to the top leave a little hole, fill it with hot glue, then stuff the end of the rope into the hole. This will give the top a clean seamless look. 

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Finally take some more foam (any kind you have on had). Glue it to the pot and then add glue to the top for the cone. 

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And that’s it! A super easy neutral tree! 

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These are currently on my mantle next to my latest large farmhouse sign DIY. 

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I am loving this neutral look right now, but if I ever want to add color to these trees it will be so easy to do. Simply add ribbon matching any future color schemes!

By the way those stocking holders are another Dollar Tree DIY and they can actually hold stuff!  

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And if you want to see how I created those two other trees you can simply watch the video below!



I hope you enjoyed another simple Dollar Tree DIY and I wish you a wonderful weekend! 

Until the next one… adios! 

Yami Signature Dollar Tree Neutral Christmas Trees

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November 12, 2020 By Yami 8 Comments

Dollar Tree High End Ornament DIY

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Dollar Tree High End Ornament DIY

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Hello there! Hope everyone is doing well! Here in Georgia we are missing out on some fall weather. 70’s all week! Like what the heck?

I have been busy crafting up a storm and if you haven’t checked out my Youtube channel for lots of video tutorials this Christmas season, you definitely must. For today I have this really cute ornament DIY made from Dollar Tree items…. and no one would ever know. 

Let’s get started. 

You will need Dollar Tree pearls, ribbon, wire, large popsicle sticks, a little bit of greenery and berries.

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Take the pearls and feed them through the thick floral wire you can find in Dollar Tree’s floral section. Each of these will use 20 pearls. You can make 2 ornaments with one bag. 

Dollar Tree Ornament 2 Dollar Tree High End Ornament DIYWhen you get to the end, leave just enough wire to go in the last pearl. Add hot glue to both ends place the pearl in place. Hold until it dries and your mini wreath is secure. 

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Next, take some large popsicle sticks and cut the edges like you see below. This will make the popsicle stick look like a little banner. 

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For this next step I used these rub on transfers from Dollar Tree but you can also write words yourself or use a Cricut to personalize the ornaments. 

RELATED: Dollar Tree Flocked Christmas Tree

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Add it to the popsicle stick and then adhere it to the wreath with some hot glue. I added small bits of greenery from a greenery bush and added it to the top of the ornament with some hot glue. 

Dollar Tree Ornament 6 Dollar Tree High End Ornament DIYI cut some ribbon (this one I got from Hobby Lobby) and added it to the top. The best part about this is you can use any color ribbon to match your decor. I used some rose gold berries after I tied the ribbon. 

RELATED: Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments 

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You can use the ribbon to hang it on the tree, tie a bow out of it or just let it hang like I did. But that’s it! 

And as you can see, it looks good on a green tree.

Dollar Tree Ornament 8 Dollar Tree High End Ornament DIYOr a flocked one…

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I have 2 more Dollar Tree ornament DIYs that I think you will like! You can watch them below! 


 


Let me know what you think below and I will see you in the next one! 

Until then… adios! 

Yami Signature Dollar Tree High End Ornament DIY

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My mom and I went shopping for her birthday 2 week My mom and I went shopping for her birthday 2 weeks ago and we went to some thrift stores. She found 2 of these decorative pieces (swipe for the before 😬) and I gave them a makeover.
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I shared all about it in today’s video. Check it out in the link in bio or find the direct link in my stories. I spent $6 on both of them and used paint I had on hand.
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Color is Sandy Blonde from @debisdesigndiary DIY Paint. This color works every time and you can find it in my shop💕
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Sometimes simple is just better. Don’t underesti Sometimes simple is just better.
Don’t underestimate the ordinary pieces in your home that may be outdated or just lack a little character.
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Many times we see what everyone else is buying right now and we think we need to have all those things too. I see so many people getting rid of perfectly good pieces in their home just so they could keep up with the current trends. A lifetime ago I might have felt left out (stressed out) because I couldn’t do this. Now, I could care less. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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It’s been a while now since I have begun to appreciate more timeless pieces. Pieces with more classic looks. Pieces that are inexpensive but well made and purchased second hand. Yes, they may need a little TLC but they are oh so worth it in the end.
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But you don’t always have to find something new to have nice things in your home. For example, my parents gave me these stools several years ago and they have been in our basement since we moved to our house. They are simple and definitely not “In style”. But I decided to give them a facelift and bring them back to life if you will.
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Now speaking frankly, I am not in need of any stools nor do I have space for them but I hope their next owner will appreciate them and love their new look.
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Color is bohemian blue by @debisdesigndiary’s DIY Paint 
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Today is an amazing day! Yesterday @thelatinoengin Today is an amazing day! Yesterday @thelatinoengineer11 and I did something that’s going to change our future forever and we cannot wait to share the details with you all very soon. This has been something 2 years in the making and we finally made the move we needed to make it happen. The next few months are going to be a little crazy, scary and exciting all at once, but I’m putting my trust in God that everything will go according to plan.
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Today I’m sharing a furniture transformation video along with a “shop with me” tour of my mom’s favorite store @kirklands - while she was with us for her birthday the kids and I took her there. By the way, thank you for all the birthday wishes you sent her way 🥰
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New video is live on my channel. Click the link in bio to head on over and watch the fun!
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Furniture was painted using @debisdesigndiary DIY paint 
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So the backyard has been completed, but Georgia ha So the backyard has been completed, but Georgia has been having an identity crisis and can’t make its mind up about whether it’s Winter or Spring?🤦🏻‍♀️
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The wind is killing me 😫but at least I still get to enjoy the view. 😉
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Have you gotten to see the video of this makeover yet? It was such a huge project and I have partnered with @plowandhearth to give one lucky person a $500 Spring Makeover Giveaway! Make sure to check it out before entries close in a few days!
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