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Holiday Crafts

Large-Scale Joy to the World Cross-Stitch Sampler

November 15, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Oversized Joy to the World Cross-Stitch Sampler. This technique would be perfect for creating art for any holiday or occasion!

Earlier this week, I shared my Traditional Christmas Mantel, the focal point of which is a large cross-stitch sampler featuring wording from one my favorite Christmas carols: Joy to the World. You might be surprised to discover that creating oversized cross-stitch artwork like this really isn’t at all difficult. Today I am going to show…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY Home Decor Projects, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Mantels and Tablescapes, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Positively Home & Garden, Tutorials, Wall Art

Santa’s ‘Stache Christmas Goodie Bags #SwellNoel

November 14, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Adorable! Santa's 'stache goodie bags, plus an ingenious idea for making custom stamps from wine corks!

Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share some of their best holiday ideas for the third annual Swell Noël series. For this installment in the series, Kim from the Celebration Shoppe is here to share some truly darling Christmas goodie bags that even the…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Gift Ideas, Crafts, Holiday Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewn Gifts, Swell Noel, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Crafts, Kids, Sewing

Log Tealight Centerpiece #SwellNoel

November 14, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

This rustic and chic tealight log centerpiece would be perfect on a holiday table!

Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share their best ideas to make this holiday season truly spectacular for the third annual Swell Noel series. The ever-talented Stef from Girl. Inspired. is here today to share a gorgeous, rustic-chic centerpiece idea with us. I just…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, DIY Home Decor Projects, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Mantels and Tablescapes, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Tutorials, Winter Tagged With: Centerpieces, Positively Home & Garden

Glitter Deer Shrink Plastic Ornaments #SwellNoel

November 12, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

What a terrific idea! Make Christmas ornaments with shrink plastic and glitter! #swellnoel

Each Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share some of their best holiday-inspired ideas in the 2013 Swell Noël series. For a complete guide of all of the projects shared throughout the series, be sure to follow the Swell Noël 2013 Pinterest board, and check out the…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holiday Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Quick and Easy Crafts, Swell Noel, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Ornaments, Swell Noel, Tutorials

Traditional Christmas Mantel (Holiday Idea Exchange!)

November 10, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Traditional Christmas Mantel at Positively Splendid, featuring a lovely giant cross-stitch sampler.

Welcome, everyone! If you have made your way here from the Holiday Idea Exchange, I am so delighted to have you here at Positively Splendid! Without a doubt, my favorite holiday decorating project each year is my Christmas mantel. I love using my imagination to come up with a new design year after year! This…

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Pallet Wood Silhouette Christmas Tree (Swell Noël Series)

November 7, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Pallet wood silhouette Christmas tree - such a great way to add some sparkle to holiday decor! #swellnoel #Christmas

Each Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share some of their favorite holiday-inspired ideas in the 2013 Swell Noël series. For a complete guide of all of the projects shared throughout the series, be sure to follow the Swell Noël 2013 Pinterest board, and check…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Swell Noel, Tutorials, Winter Tagged With: Christmas, Crafts, Tutorials

Christmas Tree Banner (Swell Noël Series)

November 5, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Each Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share some of their favorite holiday-inspired ideas in the 2013 Swell Noël series. If you’re on the lookout for a darling way to spruce up your decor this year, you are going to love this Christmas tree banner…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Paper Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Swell Noel, Tutorials Tagged With: Banners, Christmas, Swell Noel 2013, Tutorials

Thanksgiving Table Setting + Fall Craft Photo Challenge (Amazing Giveaway!)

November 4, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Fall Craft Photo Challenge

Thanksgiving will be upon us in a few short weeks, and with fall in full swing, cozy reminders of the season are all around us. I am so excited to be partnering today with an all-star group of creative individuals for an exciting contest that invites you to share your favorite beautiful fall craft photos…

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Home Decor Projects, Fall, Giveaways, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Mantels and Tablescapes, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Sewing, Sewing for the Home, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Crafts, Giveaways, Sewing, Thanksgiving

Halloween Googly Eye Ribbon Garland

October 16, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

This googly eye garland would be perfect Halloween party decor, and it's easy enough for kids to make!

With Halloween right around the corner, craft a Halloween googly eye garland to decorate your home in whimsical style. This garland, which features scraps of festive ribbon and black and white google eye embellishments, is quick and easy to make, making it a perfect kids’ craft project. And because it uses small sections of ribbon,…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holiday Crafts, Kid-Friendly Projects, Kids' Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Seasons, Quick and Easy Crafts, Tutorials Tagged With: Garland, Googly Eyes, Halloween, Kids

Giant Googly Eye Halloween Wreath + Fun Halloween Mantel #spookyspaces

October 15, 2013 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

This giant googly eye wreath at Positively Splendid is so adorable! And easy to make, too!

Today’s post is brought to you by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, who believe handmade touches are what make each holiday truly special. All opinions are entirely my own. If you’ve loved the googly eye trend for Halloween this year, my fun Halloween mantel might be right up your alley! With a giant googly eye…

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