Christmas - It's a Wonderful Life Christmas!

Do you love Christmas movies? We've got 25 talented bloggers to put together a host of food and craft ideas based on your favorite movies!

We have 25 talented bloggers gathered together to share with you all the wonderful crafts and recipes you can make this Christmas season, based off of some of the most beloved holiday classic films. Each blogger will lead you to the next, so be sure to finish the hop all the way through to the end for all the Christmas movie goodies! I welcome you to stop by at the end of this post to see all the other Christmas magic. 

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A Mommy Scene thank you for stopping by. If this is your first time to DIY180, welcome! This is my favorite time of year and what makes it more fun is having the opportunity to work with talented bloggers. We can't wait for you to see what we have created using Christmas movies as our source of inspiration for our projects. 

I have many favorite Christmas movies, but the one I have the fondest memories of  "It's A Wonderful Life". I just love George and Clarence's the angel. My favorite part of the movie is when George comes home and the children ask their father where is the Merry Christmas wreath and you see the Christmas tree in the background. This scene I remember how those vintage Christmas bulbs stood out to me on the tree and thinking about the Merry Christmas wreath. I put the two together and came up with an easy wreath for you to make and enjoy ever Christmas. 

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Supplies needed: 

Vintage Christmas bulbs (These would work)

Two 12' wreath chip board

Gold spray paint

Hot glue gun (This is my favorite cordless glue gun.) 

1 1/2 ' Ribbon 

Using my gold spray paint, I gave one coat to my chipboard wreaths. I set aside about 5 minutes to dry. While waiting for the wreath's to dry, I rearranged my vintage Christmas bulbs. 

Once I figured out how I wanted the bulbs, I hot glued them on the chipboard. Once I had the bulbs in place, I added my bow. 

Here is my "Merry Christmas wreath". Having a little vintage in my Christmas decor, makes me happy because it reminds me of my childhood.  

Thank you for being here and now unto the next Christmas magic - Nicole ~ For the Love of Food. She is sharing her favorite Christmas white fudge. Yum!

Let's Meet The Hosts!

Megan ~ C'mon Get Crafty 

 Alli ~ An Alli Event 

 Shirley ~ Intelligent Domestications

Marie ~ DIY Adulation  

RaNesha ~ Queen Thrifty 

 Emily ~ The Crafty Carlson

Stephanie ~ The Tip Toe Fairy 

Molly ~ Just a Little Creativity 

Michelle ~ Our Crafty Mom

Pam ~ P.S. I Love You Crafts 

Sue ~ A Purdy Little House

 Katie ~ A Mommy Scene

Vanessa ~ DIY 180

Nicole ~ For the Love of Food

 Victoria ~ Dazzle While Frazzled

Stephanie ~ A Little Moore

Sam ~ Raggedy Bits

Paula ~ Paula Tisch

Courtney ~ Running with Love and Coffee 

Dana ~ Emerald and Oak

Kim ~ Made in a Day

Kallee ~ Creative Southern Home | 

Rachel ~ Smart Mom Smart Ideas

Emily ~ Small Stuff Counts |

 Evelin ~ Evey's Creations

Dishing It and Digging It Link Party #124

 

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It's starting to feel like the most wonderful time of the year!  Every Sunday after Thanksgiving, my family and I attend an open house at our local nursery filled with holiday decor, free Christmas cookies for shoppers and fresh hot cocoa!  It really gets us all into the spirit during this family tradition.  

I'm really looking forward to decorating the Christmas tree and filling my new window box with Christmas lights and lots of fresh holly!  Time to start searching for some fresh mistletoe and beautiful poinsettias.  I also like to buy a new Christmas cactus each year and watch it fill my home with blooms!  I've still been snapping photos for the photo a day challenge I've been participating in this year.  Check out my latest shots below! 

Photo A Day Update

If you are looking for a wonderful holiday gift for any gardening enthusiasts in your life, I highly recommend GreenStalk Gardens.  GreenStalk planters allow you to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers vertically.  This space saving tower is perfect for any small space, deck or even indoors!  You can check them out on Kickstarter here, or read more about it in my latest post! 

Give, Grow & Garden With GreenStalk

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Old Window Christmas Mirror Pillar Box Blue

Slow Cooker Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters Cupcakes and Crinoline

 

A Cozy Cabin Christmas Display Dining Delight

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Vintage End Table Makeover

I love when I get to play with new paint, it's like going to the candy store! Today, I am participating in the "The Fab Furniture Flipping Contest" and this month theme is "Color Your World" and our marvelous sponsor is "Velvet Finishes. Velvet Finishes was created by Kellie Smith who is a designer and loves color. She created this line of gorgeous paint colors and exceptional paint formula that will makes painting easy. It's a low VOC product and doesn't emit harmful chemicals or smells. Unlike chalk or chalky paint, you won't see brush strokes when using Velvet Finishes. Wow, that alone made me dance. Not only do they have a gorgeous line of paints, but they have enhanced glaze & gel, ready spray and protect. As a participant in this contest, I received free products, but all the opinions are entirely my own. This post contains sponsored links for Velvet Finishes. 

I used the following products from Velvet Finishes . Paint colors in Understated, Soulful, Ready spray, and Protect. The Ready spray cleans and prepares the surface for painting. This was very easy to use and low odor as well. The Protect product is a commercial grade, non-yellowing satin poly-acrylic. This product dries fast and is easy to use.

My mother had this vintage 1950 end table and she didn't like the dark charcoal gray color. She had asked me if I would change it to a neutral color. As you can see, I started to use a different color and it wasn't what she wanted, but the Soulful color was a hit. 

I used the "Ready" product to prepare the table for the color. I love this stuff and it doesn't leave a film or tacky feeling on the table. Once the piece was all done, I could paint. 

I've tried many paints, but by far this product is AWESOME! This table only took two coats and drying time was quick. Just like the name Velvet Finishes this product goes on smooth, easy to use, and feels like velvet to the touch when dry. There are no bumps, brush marks or pits. I am talking smooth like velvet! I loved it and I didn't have to sand the table. If you want a distressed look, you can do this with this product, however, my mom didn't want that look.  Once the paint was dried, I applied two coats of the "Protect" which is a poly-acrylic. This product left a satin sheen and dries quickly too. 

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Overall, this products rocks! I can't wait to use this product on a couple more furniture pieces. 

Thank you Velvet Finishes for providing the products for this contest. Thanks to the ladies over a The Fab Furniture Flipping Contest ™ for this great opportunity. If you are a furniture flipper and interested in being a part of the next month's challenge, contact the ladies over at info@fabfurnitureflippincontest.com to find out how! 
I am linking my project up at Lynn - Fern Avenue and Thea at - Sweet Tea Refinishing. 

Dishing it and Digging It Link Party #123

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Christmas Decoration

I am so glad you are here and if this is your first time visiting DIY180, Welcome! I am thrilled you are here because I am apart of the "Bling on the Holidays" hop. A group of faboulous bloggers have an amazing line up of Christmas inspiration for you to see.  You are here at DIY180 and your next stop will be PS. I Love You Crafts. You will find the list of bloggers at the end of this post.  We are having a great giveaway, so after visiting all of the projects, you are eligible to sign up for a drawing for a $150 Amazon Gift Card. Isn't this a great way to start your Christmas season?

I love vintage Christmas ornaments and the vintage strings of lights. It reminds me of my childhood and I remember thinking how our tree looked so beautiful. I even love that tacky tinsel. 😅
This year I want to make one of my smaller trees have a vintage feel. I have been in search for vintage ornaments and bulbs and I hit the jack pot when I found 40 vintage bulbs. I couldn't wait to incorpate them into my tree. Your going to love how easy this project is.

This art work was my inspiration for my vintage Christmas tree. 

Here are my supplies

Taking the bulbs and apply a thick coat of Mod Podge. When the bulb is covered well, insert the bulb into the glitter. I let the bulbs sit for about an hour before I sprayed a light coat of Mod Podge sealent. 

Using red twine, I just hung my vintage bulbs on my tree. 

My vintage tree is not all done but it will be in the next couple of days. 

Remember just click on the list below to visit the other fabulous ladies in this hop than you are eligible to enter the $150 Amazon Gift Card drawing! Thank you for stopping by.

Blog Hop List

P.S. I Love You Crafts - Our First Christmas Together Ornament 

Anika's DIY Life - LED Christmas Tree Wall Decor 

My Pinterventures - Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments Intelligent Domestications - Poinsettia Christmas Wreath 

365 Days of Crafts - Handmade Christmas Cards 

Love My Simple Home - Chicken Wire Christmas Tree 

Day to Day Adventures - Glitter Letters for Christmas Decorations 

Faeries and Fauna - Christmas Cushion and White Glitter Christmas Tree 

Our Crafty Mom - Glittered Mason Jar Light 

Knock It Off Kim - Holiday Napkin Rings 

The Latina Next Door - DIY Christmas Ornament 

Finding Your Joy in the Journey - Christmas Letters with a Little Bling 

Craft Create Calm - Gingerbread House 

DIY 180 Site - Vintage Christmas Bulb Wreath 

The Inspirational Vault - Glittery Snowflake Decor 


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Thank you for being here! If this is your first time here, welcome to DIY180. Today I am sharing with you my favorite and simple Thanksgiving tablescape. 

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My Love to Create - Modern Rustic Buffet 

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