A little over a month ago, I along with my blogger friends hosted the Wrapping up the Holidays Link Party. The party ran till a day before Christmas. And we had a huge response from all of you who linked up.
It is only proper that we announce the features, now that the party has concluded. We’ve each picked different features so make sure you visit the other ladies to see if you were featured.
For those of you who are not bloggers, there are over 250 ideas to inspire for Christmas. And although Christmas may be over, we are still in full Holiday mode. And I think many of these ideas can be used all year long.
My First Feature, Repurposed Gift Bags:
Susan of Organized 31 took old sweater sleeves and turned them into these very pretty gift bags. You all know that this is a project that appeals to my repurposing heart.
My Second Feature, a Christmas Ornament:
Yami of the Latina Next Door made Christmas tree ornaments from Easter eggs and finials and the result is absolutely stunning. I will definitely be trying this idea for next Christmas!
My Third Feature, lots of Bling with Nature:
Sarah of Craft Invaders has transformed her lighting fixture into a chandelier using twigs and ornaments. This is such a spectacular way to bring nature into your home and to add bling. I believe this would also be a show stopper for New Years!
My Fourth Feature, Artwork:
Debra of Shoppe No.5 has made a bold sign from an old fence for Christmas. It is so beautiful and commanding! Now this is what art looks like!
My Fifth Feature, A Tablescape:
Carol of Comfort Spring Station shares her vintage China tablescape with us. And she pairs it with a shining snowman. Sets like these bring back such memories.
And Christmas would not be complete without a dessert:
These easy to make crescent cookies from Cooking with Carlee remind me of our Greek cookies. The added fudge just takes them to a whole other level!
Don’t forget to visit the blogs below to see if you were featured.
Across the Boulevard
Olives and Okra
Purple Hues and Me
Sew Crafty Crochet
Stone Cottage Adventures
And that about wraps it up for the holidays! I want to thank all of you for linking up and for visiting to get inspiration. After looking through all these great ideas, I’m already making a list for next year’s Christmas preparations. It’s never too early! “wink”
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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Thanks for featuring my Snowman Table, Mary. Happy New Year!
That is such a pretty set Carol! A Happy and Healthy New Year to you too!
Thank you so much for the feature! I hope you are having a splendid holiday season!
Thank you Carlee and congrats. Happy Holidays!
This has been an inspiring link party. Thanks for featuring my sweater sleeve gift bags. And my repurposing self can’t wait to make my own Easter egg ornament inspired by one of your other features. 🙂
Susan y our sweater sleeve gift bag is really versatile. It can be used all year long. Happy Holidays!
I’m reading this after Christmas, but I love all of the great ideas shared here! As you say, it’s never too early to start planning for next year! 🙂
Yes Debbie, so many great ideas and never enough time to implement them all in one season. Maybe we should have Christmas twice a year. Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much for the feature. I do appreciate it. Have a Happy New Year and a creative and prosperous one.
I adore that big piece of artwork Debra! Happy New Year my friend!
What wonderful features! I’d really like to try my hand at those pretty egg ornaments! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Marci I agree with you they are fantastic. Do we have to wait till next year?
Thank you so much Mary for featuring my DIY Christmas ornament! These are all great projects for the holidays! I can’t wait to come up with new stuff for next year. Have a Happy New Year!
Yami that was such a special ornament. I never would have come up with it in a million years. Looking forward to seeing what you make for the new year!
The Easter egg ornaments are beautiful! Such a great idea :).
I hope you have a happy, healthy new year Mary!
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That there is some serious out of the box thinking Doreen! I hope you have a great year and I’m thinking you are probably on your way to Florida now. So enjoy the time. It must be perfect weather now
Wanted to be in the party Mary, but couldn’t get it together in time. So I’ll enjoy yours! Very inspiring features. Love the chandelier light with twigs and the sweater packaging!
Florence we are having a Valentines party in a few weeks so get ready.
And I agree about the features. Lot’s of outside the box thinking here.
Using the sweater sleeves for gift bags is a great idea.
Absolutely and it can be used throughout the cooler months.
Mary, love all your features!! It sounds like the link party was fun!!
It was lots of fun and the recipes had me drooling too.