by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Nov 23, 2018 | Christmas, Decor, Gift Ideas, Gifts
Happy Black Friday! Even though stores have been advertising “Black Friday” since basically October 1st, I refuse to shop for Christmas until the real Black Friday. While I’ll be doing mostly toy shopping for my kids and niece/nephews, I can’t...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 21, 2017 | Christmas, Crafts
Learn how to make DIY Christmas stocking letters from oven bake clay! Such an easy project and the perfect crafty gift idea! With Christmas just days away, I realize that you’re probably not making any more Christmas crafts this year. This is a...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 18, 2017 | Christmas, Gift Ideas
With Christmas only a week away, I can’t be the only person who has done little to no shopping. It’s bad. Every year I want to start early so I’m not stressed right before Christmas. Yet every year, without fail, I am in the same position a week...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 16, 2017 | Christmas, DIY & Decor, Home Tour
Today I’m showing you how we decorate our dining room for Christmas! I can’t believe Christmas is just a little over a week away! We still have so much shopping to do. Then, inevitably wrapping all the gifts starting at 10pm on Christmas Eve. Christmas...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 13, 2017 | Christmas, DIY
See how I used some modern and stylish round brass drawer knobs to make a DIY modern Christmas stocking holder! I can’t believe Christmas is less than 2 weeks away! And, yes, we are STILL decorating. Oops. One DIY on my to-do list this year was a new...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 6, 2017 | Christmas, Making Joy
It’s officially December which means it’s time to chat all things CHRISTMAS! Unlike the majority of the blogging world, I just can’t motivate myself to start decorating for Christmas and doing all the Christmas crafts on November 1st. I just...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Nov 29, 2017 | Christmas, Crafts
I love making wreaths for different seasons, especially winter and Christmas! See how I used a simple, gold macrame ring to make a DIY gold and white winter wreath! I can’t believe the Christmas season is here! Time definitely goes a lot faster as an...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Nov 13, 2017 | Christmas
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. Today I rounded up over 15 of my favorite free printable Christmas gift tags that add the perfect pretty finishing touch to your presents! Sigh. I truly can’t believe Christmas is only weeks away. I...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 21, 2016 | Christmas, Crafts, Decor, DIY, DIY & Decor
This faux greenery garland took only a few minutes to make but saved tons of money and adds rustic, farmhouse charm to any season. Well, I can’t believe it’s going to be Christmas THIS weekend! Crazy how fast the time goes. I have shared sooo many...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 12, 2016 | Christmas, DIY, Gift Ideas, Gifts
On the 12th day of Craftmas we have made for you a Mason Jar Infused Alcohol. Hello and welcome back for the final day of Craftmas!! I hope you loved the 12 days of Craftmas series. I know I had so much fun participating with some talented blogging friends (Meet Our...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 11, 2016 | Christmas, Crafts, Decor, DIY, Gift Ideas, Gifts
On the 11th Day of Craftmas we have made for you a Personalized Wooden Sign. Hello and welcome back for the 11th day of Craftmas! I am so excited to be participating in a fun little series called the 12 days of Craftmas with 3 of my blogging friends (Meet Our Life,...
by Sarah @ Making Joy and Pretty Things | Dec 10, 2016 | Christmas, Crafts, Decor, Gift Ideas, Gifts
On the 10th Day of Craftmas we have made for you DIY Corbel Bookends. Hello and welcome back for the 10th day of Craftmas! I am so excited to be participating in a fun little series called the 12 days of Craftmas with 3 of my blogging friends (Meet Our Life,...
