Holiday Decorating | Brady Lou: Project Guru

Felt Winter Wreath

SAVE MONEY. DIY.

You can thank my life long friend Teah for this post. She came across a pretty fall felt and twig wreath on Pinterest and asked me if I’d be interested in helping her make it and possibly a few other people for a party sort of thing. Of course, I never [...]

Thursday Leftovers: Wine Bottle Christmas Candlestick

SAVE MONEY. REPURPOSE.

Before you throw away that empty bottle of wine, why don’t you try out this DIY project that’s perfect for the holidays! No one will believe you made it yourself!

Supplies: wine bottle candle water cranberries ribbon cinnamon stick berries & greenery ornament Game Plan:

1. Clear wine [...]

Thursday Leftover: Kid’s Meal Toy Garland

DECORATE. SAVE MONEY.

I cannot take credit for this idea, because my mom did it years ago while I was growing up. I have such fond memories peeking out at the toy garland and watching the lights dance across the toys. I loved the toy garland so much that when I got [...]

DIY Mesh Garland Christmas Wreath

It was like Christmas for me this year as I pulled out all of our Christmas decorations to put up because I kept finding Christmas craft supplies I had bought last year for next to nothing at after Christmas sales. It was so much fun finding it all and then coming up with a [...]

Tuesday Tip: Hang Ornaments on Cabinet Doors

Have too many ornaments to fit on your tree? Try hanging a few of your favorites on your kitchen cabinet knobs or pulls. It will add a touch of whimsy and holiday cheer to your kitchen space.

Sweater Candle Cozy

SAVE MONEY. DECORATE.

So my husband is a bit picky when it comes to clothes and he changes what he likes quite often. I got him a plain navy sweater a few years ago and well, I’m not sure he’s worn it more than once. I finally put it in the garage sale pile [...]

Magnetic Door Christmas Card Display

SAVE SPACE. SAVE MONEY.

I love getting mail, actual mail that is. It’s no wonder I love Christmas time then because I actually get “real mail” from people.

Wondering what to do with all those Christmas cards that have been flooding your mailbox? Don’t just want to stuff them away where you can’t enjoy [...]

Wine Bottle Christmas Candlestick

SAVE MONEY. REPURPOSE.

Before you throw away that empty bottle of wine, why don’t you try out this DIY project that’s perfect for the holidays! No one will believe you made it yourself!

Supplies: wine bottle candle water cranberries ribbon cinnamon stick berries & greenery ornament Game Plan:

1. Clear wine [...]

Wine Glass Floating Cranberry Candle Holder

SAVE MONEY. DECORATE.

Want to decorate for the holidays but don’t have a lot of cash? You don’t need to with this Christmas decorating project!

I borrowed this idea from my mother-in-law who uses a mason jar instead of a wine glass. Both are equally cute– just depends on the feel you’re going for. [...]

Merry Christmas Garland

SAVE MONEY. DIY.

Here’s a quick way to add some Christmas cheer to your home. I did this in one afternoon while watching two boys. Rylan stamped next to me while I made the letter cards and we both had a lot of fun being creative. From beginning to end, it probably only took [...]