IHeart Holidays - Decking our Halls in 2014!

Hello friends!  I apologize for my light posting schedule this past few weeks.  Sometimes life hands you a few clues that it is time to slow down, savor the moment and focus on the bigger picture.  So that is what we have been doing.  This year we skipped <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-holiday-countdown-project.html" target="_blank">our holiday countdown</a> tradition and made our own memories with no agenda... and it was freeing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2k84-t6m_OXx559SkLTiK07CiNRCvtqR_vUWF4A6iFNNvPPsnDONga_4a_l_cM0xiRHS1Zm-jFOxib-_nqxvvSQJxJP1fX-8miZi9LnqBUzTHdc83tpgaP6kPQJR2N_B5hsEJijwHWg/s1600/A_Jones_Holiday_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2k84-t6m_OXx559SkLTiK07CiNRCvtqR_vUWF4A6iFNNvPPsnDONga_4a_l_cM0xiRHS1Zm-jFOxib-_nqxvvSQJxJP1fX-8miZi9LnqBUzTHdc83tpgaP6kPQJR2N_B5hsEJijwHWg/s1600/A_Jones_Holiday_Collage.jpg" /></a></div><br />And if I am being completely open and honest, after becoming a little overwhelmed with all of the endlessly beautiful and inspirational blog-land holiday home tours, I decided to take my time with our decor and piece together small updates and projects each day vs. binge decorating and causing myself to fall apart at the seams.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNHo2DC6Z-4_49Ik9bzLWYfxAwTkLMWPGTSdNNyE6O-xCJdW5omMMKhil3dZy8AlKgaw4Z3LCs5DoWB4Y1nY5E-h8apNxYNvm8L_HNWxFZTEOy3Izx6i2-msM_V9QOmFD3_XT8uANro8/s1600/Snowflake_Hallway_2_BW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNHo2DC6Z-4_49Ik9bzLWYfxAwTkLMWPGTSdNNyE6O-xCJdW5omMMKhil3dZy8AlKgaw4Z3LCs5DoWB4Y1nY5E-h8apNxYNvm8L_HNWxFZTEOy3Izx6i2-msM_V9QOmFD3_XT8uANro8/s1600/Snowflake_Hallway_2_BW.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/12/iheart-holiday-let-it-snow.html" target="_blank">Let it Snow project shared here</a>}</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So it may have taken me a <strike>little</strike> lot longer, but we LOVE how cozy and warm our holiday decor is and made sure to inject a lot of family touches that have meaning and intention.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5Q8mwLhBt8YYDuuoTTknruQsWaS9ByNanQ7Azp2TKW4NeEp_vU3fdMMx51pOoVsdVJmfocHMUq0CTXCsDn3j-Atpy3MLz8ZTTlGtgAL5CzH7bpkFAuzLK3LKReHvxI4xThY8QX0DJBQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5Q8mwLhBt8YYDuuoTTknruQsWaS9ByNanQ7Azp2TKW4NeEp_vU3fdMMx51pOoVsdVJmfocHMUq0CTXCsDn3j-Atpy3MLz8ZTTlGtgAL5CzH7bpkFAuzLK3LKReHvxI4xThY8QX0DJBQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_40.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Things were a bit different for us this year as we have been rearranging everything on the upper level to prepare for kitchen/living room demolition day.  With that, we have completely taken over the entire lower level as our primary living space while also adding a few touches of the holiday season.  It was a bit chaotic for awhile there, but so very worth it!  And I am not the type to pack things up two days after Christmas, our decor will most likely stay out until the first or second week in January.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsbrwBge6YofgXkWCf8lybH2QHPYegP4aMkDkmhAbdDYXXdbj1DKcJsTk00RbzyOSrupPIv_lfkTvFRlr9KqhjiacOVH7drxyv_qMiYQzIq4CLgjC1CvLUzO8U-A-rq7EgUl8zIg-7mc/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_68.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsbrwBge6YofgXkWCf8lybH2QHPYegP4aMkDkmhAbdDYXXdbj1DKcJsTk00RbzyOSrupPIv_lfkTvFRlr9KqhjiacOVH7drxyv_qMiYQzIq4CLgjC1CvLUzO8U-A-rq7EgUl8zIg-7mc/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_68.jpg" /></a></div><br />Any of the decorating that has taken place, was done with a lot of hands.  Little hands in fact!  The boys owned majority of their playroom decorating, they insisted on having a special tree for all of our family favorite ornaments.  How could I say no to that?  I always feel a tear form when we pull out our "Baby's First Christmas" ornaments, especially ones that date back to over thirty years ago. #sappy<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVielGnJBFBCaAT_ldN52cJ0SK6AtfK-ZvT-Zd4oLM5ajpyCnA91Dan_AadAZQ70M4KsZYMhqCsEGOfAFJLOcppYb0t4atg9Rbh-qjUI5qYPixXo-huUIGgRjYFZ7A7JQbTEb23oERYEg/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVielGnJBFBCaAT_ldN52cJ0SK6AtfK-ZvT-Zd4oLM5ajpyCnA91Dan_AadAZQ70M4KsZYMhqCsEGOfAFJLOcppYb0t4atg9Rbh-qjUI5qYPixXo-huUIGgRjYFZ7A7JQbTEb23oERYEg/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_58.jpg" /></a></div><br />I made the skirt for their new tree out of some inexpensive fabric and hot glued pom trim around the edge.  Ten minutes and no sewing required is a win in my holiday decorating book!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDWTG_cvKMNcBUF2X7qqCZKBXaYNSeNS7nKTYANkS9XYTT543j1YFyAy3nn4Ve60W9Bz1ny3k6PEzGoSKIdcmquHaxY8ftpAHfZdZ67lFBDzB_QJDuBttFCCqDUGRJY8ieMuaak7wu6Y/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_72.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDWTG_cvKMNcBUF2X7qqCZKBXaYNSeNS7nKTYANkS9XYTT543j1YFyAy3nn4Ve60W9Bz1ny3k6PEzGoSKIdcmquHaxY8ftpAHfZdZ67lFBDzB_QJDuBttFCCqDUGRJY8ieMuaak7wu6Y/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_72.jpg" /></a></div><br />Across the way I hung the print I ordered last year from <a href="http://caravanshoppe.com/products/noel-chalk-set" target="_blank">the Caravan shop</a> and paired it with a paper chain the boy's made.<br /><br />Above the entertainment center, I updated the previous "o" with our faux berry wreath.  It was the wreath we used on the front door last year, however, a dear friend gifted us a fresh boxwood wreath  for our door this year, while the berry wreath looks right at home in the playroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8efHa5DvvThLbalbLmlSBEVmSQsR9R2w00uERpwEolvykB25xRumMyRp2ATy9Eh2OPvvRAR7Tw6bQij9rjlcLHfzHPk2c-nuSTbvL3huWdLAkD-bBlLFfRIQ9yOeSC_XDV-Ca3grYrd0/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8efHa5DvvThLbalbLmlSBEVmSQsR9R2w00uERpwEolvykB25xRumMyRp2ATy9Eh2OPvvRAR7Tw6bQij9rjlcLHfzHPk2c-nuSTbvL3huWdLAkD-bBlLFfRIQ9yOeSC_XDV-Ca3grYrd0/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_13.jpg" /></a></div><br />Let's chat cocoa stations.  We made one last year and loved it so much, that we added one to the play room this year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJgJqb9GXR46x2zSL7jZR2byHFzUsR0g0-QEYi7NcLU1R7IvGEL2ZgqOqser9z26PoKDLBqQB5A41JyD5GqrV6OZEOItPp1w9n4Z-1SvvNVOJvl0VuivCjnoyh0rQXNgIwisJSxpgDD0/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJgJqb9GXR46x2zSL7jZR2byHFzUsR0g0-QEYi7NcLU1R7IvGEL2ZgqOqser9z26PoKDLBqQB5A41JyD5GqrV6OZEOItPp1w9n4Z-1SvvNVOJvl0VuivCjnoyh0rQXNgIwisJSxpgDD0/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXDAAEXyL5fMJQhqTdtA_Hg0HYdNIpb7NdEzGyg6joPNim-5GI4VqZuvuGLTBfk00GA_hs-k39oz1nfEQWwa7sLxvtTVIng70rjUAfKZKMeFtP4by0u6f4V1VySQS6Fn5jX5665lmFpU/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXDAAEXyL5fMJQhqTdtA_Hg0HYdNIpb7NdEzGyg6joPNim-5GI4VqZuvuGLTBfk00GA_hs-k39oz1nfEQWwa7sLxvtTVIng70rjUAfKZKMeFtP4by0u6f4V1VySQS6Fn5jX5665lmFpU/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_12.jpg" /></a></div><br />It is the first place the kids head to after school each day and this has been by far the biggest hit of the entire holiday season.  They are old enough to make everything on their own, but my middle guy declared himself the cocoa barista.  He even told me he wants to open a cocoa shop when he grows older.  Ambitious fella!  The kids are not the only fans of this little setup, I love that I have quick access to a cup of hot cider mid-day.  I don't see this hot spot going away any time soon.  <i>{free cocoa printable source <a href="http://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/12/free-hot-chocolate-bar-chalkboard-printable/" target="_blank">here</a>} </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8mPpFyH27Ck92WqId-L_xLEV80lrYPZUhWbxmBC7AWB0MU2NUYAW3FWAdimpB4mb1EjpPMt_lmK6vO_OKGRdQPIFFaUEflS7CknVO1Vv1zUx9tRWNgt1fC6yeTxqLUbgzqDQinggP0g/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8mPpFyH27Ck92WqId-L_xLEV80lrYPZUhWbxmBC7AWB0MU2NUYAW3FWAdimpB4mb1EjpPMt_lmK6vO_OKGRdQPIFFaUEflS7CknVO1Vv1zUx9tRWNgt1fC6yeTxqLUbgzqDQinggP0g/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Just like everything else, the setup was easy peasy and consists of a Keurig, mugs, packets and pods, jars of toppings and straws cut to size.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lMSK_MmLVKY3liA2_VGJq1QsU3GrDx2_2725u7VBponLMIswRsO9BOmaN25sq9YfgJ8vWUesnGj04ZujaGNg2PmQVbD2Z5_dt0KDrS0abeaRgifz4Kffs6dexrCdqfkJm9X_9GqnXTQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lMSK_MmLVKY3liA2_VGJq1QsU3GrDx2_2725u7VBponLMIswRsO9BOmaN25sq9YfgJ8vWUesnGj04ZujaGNg2PmQVbD2Z5_dt0KDrS0abeaRgifz4Kffs6dexrCdqfkJm9X_9GqnXTQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_11.jpg" /></a></div><i><br /></i><i>Adorable mugs found at Caribou Coffee <a href="https://shop.cariboucoffee.com/asp/shop/detail.asp?c=4&p=1544" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://shop.cariboucoffee.com/asp/shop/detail.asp?c=4&p=1546" target="_blank">here</a>.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTzImOVxXgXfEB6vhaNrvr5t1BnZZ8rvHmykSclXVGq1_0c07x1R_Ux22M9MpyfizwXJfQS0Rw4acaVvaZKv6wP21ukXwsi6OONxPbpQj6H8V8W6OBPrEEUBDvIVvUrXe6VpB9e2aWZg/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_64.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTzImOVxXgXfEB6vhaNrvr5t1BnZZ8rvHmykSclXVGq1_0c07x1R_Ux22M9MpyfizwXJfQS0Rw4acaVvaZKv6wP21ukXwsi6OONxPbpQj6H8V8W6OBPrEEUBDvIVvUrXe6VpB9e2aWZg/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_64.jpg" /></a></div><br />Rounding the corner is our family room.  Our over-sized brown leather sectional was moved up to the garage and swapped out for our smaller version from upstairs.  The rug and table were moved down as well.  The switch gave us enough room for our fresh cut Christmas tree!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRl5dMvw0vq9FBj6Qc2Gkaghg4Jl0jXdSy5Jvcjrzr1jGVxh0DPnyjD8rnyQHmZB0dIwXfcg6E3f4mUgZiajAJMF8W6sRGQQy_ZNgJboh3gw4CY7MweYxfz1pPb1pUTlUq2UnoWXo7Ls/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRl5dMvw0vq9FBj6Qc2Gkaghg4Jl0jXdSy5Jvcjrzr1jGVxh0DPnyjD8rnyQHmZB0dIwXfcg6E3f4mUgZiajAJMF8W6sRGQQy_ZNgJboh3gw4CY7MweYxfz1pPb1pUTlUq2UnoWXo7Ls/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_52.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUXTIw6JiQdjDM4WmyAw6v3zeJsMUQTnKL_nsSGBYScAzG9hWYMDqGAXzTKdC6X9cUn_-lqzv5KQf9PVqUke7iGiK6r8pL1AWwQFIc68frri8q7qYrqA9RUWWRXODSMTSal2Ub9RENgQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_17-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUXTIw6JiQdjDM4WmyAw6v3zeJsMUQTnKL_nsSGBYScAzG9hWYMDqGAXzTKdC6X9cUn_-lqzv5KQf9PVqUke7iGiK6r8pL1AWwQFIc68frri8q7qYrqA9RUWWRXODSMTSal2Ub9RENgQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_17-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />We also brought down a handful of the frames that were previously hung in our living area upstairs.  I am going to blame my camera lens on their crooked appearance... I am sure it has nothing to do with our measuring or the two younger boys that love to jump on the sofa.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4MNx0IzQjymwHprS5uT8u4K68DxxWtacoKQaXxGU5nNgeLOZqzvqzZHi8tNV_hxLoP4eePfyqVporxamuxR7T7wKHdaxhOU86bFHPh-b0ZcsNcYOmq0qfpwRRUG_7lxOqdT3VVCIfU4/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_73.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4MNx0IzQjymwHprS5uT8u4K68DxxWtacoKQaXxGU5nNgeLOZqzvqzZHi8tNV_hxLoP4eePfyqVporxamuxR7T7wKHdaxhOU86bFHPh-b0ZcsNcYOmq0qfpwRRUG_7lxOqdT3VVCIfU4/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_73.jpg" /></a></div><br />The frames were filled with the two <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/12/diy-gold-foil-art-holiday-edition.html" target="_blank">gold foil pieces</a> I made last week, along with holiday photo prints taken over the past few years.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKh7wse6UJf-ruHgZ3w7W8NZiTPMo825ZBgy7mYpkQVnwn8LgxK_gE8BiV2kQEJvlsXwfHQyFi2_pn1f14DFA6j-IVXHFlHy3yVFOREEvnQYKIPoXpMiOZQpwIqA9ZW8QatIkZm39fSRM/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKh7wse6UJf-ruHgZ3w7W8NZiTPMo825ZBgy7mYpkQVnwn8LgxK_gE8BiV2kQEJvlsXwfHQyFi2_pn1f14DFA6j-IVXHFlHy3yVFOREEvnQYKIPoXpMiOZQpwIqA9ZW8QatIkZm39fSRM/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_53.jpg" /></a></div><br />For the pillows, I selected the softest, coziest covers I had on hand.  We do a lot of snuggling during winter months, and comfort is far more important than pretty.  The pretty came in via the florals.  Y'all know my winter sanity saver is to keep a small bundle of fresh flowers in the home, once again I went with super long lasting carnations and paired them with a bundle of holiday greens.  The remainder of the greens landed on top of one of the photo frames and in a vase with some artificial holiday stems.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4x3-erZYhxosA3h2E79WYLLORlUA9HqWIIZfinItxVCfxXhsiN3vZZqWVcG14d1twiLW7DwOMaaWcaBeAub_ExLRNqjNQkIAtLJbcgXOIXnJkowrtYuOnT6AjXzu1ib4ZWs75sgki80/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4x3-erZYhxosA3h2E79WYLLORlUA9HqWIIZfinItxVCfxXhsiN3vZZqWVcG14d1twiLW7DwOMaaWcaBeAub_ExLRNqjNQkIAtLJbcgXOIXnJkowrtYuOnT6AjXzu1ib4ZWs75sgki80/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_47.jpg" /></a></div><br />Of course, the tree is the star of the show!  Each year we head to the same nursery to select a fresh cut tree, and I can never get enough of the aroma that fills our entire home!<br /><br />Again, simple was the theme throughout, and the tree was no exception.  Just a variety of gold and colored bulbs to compliment the colors used throughout the rest of the lower level.  I did break down and purchase a few new frosted bulbs as they added a really pretty softness while also balancing out the bolder glitter and glossy options.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4wqQbPRi4r8Dj-pdlKO-P57EYce70iuQDTNydoNDgCzcVWAO0MrkWQzqSx1BGkC3pM6gthhUa-qhFn_1U_3SJy2hJq_k4ZEiic6-njhG0tANgK9RccPUi-zADMWJcsbuQOx6tQVZ76Q/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_75.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4wqQbPRi4r8Dj-pdlKO-P57EYce70iuQDTNydoNDgCzcVWAO0MrkWQzqSx1BGkC3pM6gthhUa-qhFn_1U_3SJy2hJq_k4ZEiic6-njhG0tANgK9RccPUi-zADMWJcsbuQOx6tQVZ76Q/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_75.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ0IdD7sYhBgqXqpfUQ1WiQ9j-7cXEYpscD4a6znIUokNy951hSugIXFeykEKD5EksBqtPPBhpx4BEqjXGTBRAVP-DC2TYz4dA2-Jo2VceDwPbhT4CnfZ6mYtfg6fqc8L_jqziCtF-SQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ0IdD7sYhBgqXqpfUQ1WiQ9j-7cXEYpscD4a6znIUokNy951hSugIXFeykEKD5EksBqtPPBhpx4BEqjXGTBRAVP-DC2TYz4dA2-Jo2VceDwPbhT4CnfZ6mYtfg6fqc8L_jqziCtF-SQ/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_21.jpg" /></a></div><br />The mantle is covered in more freshly cut garland, lights and white poinsettias.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABsv0M-knLrG7fX9g4fGwSvgIU3s_Ch7QlqiaWGvDRzoMyC0g_INa1beP2b4vz0TpxY2hfmi2B8CGJmYk0NrhF8OA9MqhSkr4p4VCVCVKYizgOeEPziKmm9_f37p2k6qTvm6Om9o6v_s/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABsv0M-knLrG7fX9g4fGwSvgIU3s_Ch7QlqiaWGvDRzoMyC0g_INa1beP2b4vz0TpxY2hfmi2B8CGJmYk0NrhF8OA9MqhSkr4p4VCVCVKYizgOeEPziKmm9_f37p2k6qTvm6Om9o6v_s/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_56.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLC8Adm2eogdkE_INm2FIBuWeYDTp4RJgUOfoLnoacW4WQvmd9VMLRkBqJtr0W0YMGzo2mx5Clyiwoq2lnJDvQr5nNQrVtHDVtHbptk2gm7G2EPLxjNfjMccP_mmF1AY1BFMEGsgqvqmE/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_57.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLC8Adm2eogdkE_INm2FIBuWeYDTp4RJgUOfoLnoacW4WQvmd9VMLRkBqJtr0W0YMGzo2mx5Clyiwoq2lnJDvQr5nNQrVtHDVtHbptk2gm7G2EPLxjNfjMccP_mmF1AY1BFMEGsgqvqmE/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_57.jpg" /></a></div><br />I stayed up and wrapped ALL of the gifts for friends and family last night!  Whew!  Feels SO much better to have it all done!<br /><br />The tree may be the star of the show, but my wrapping counter is my absolute favorite spot in the entire house right now!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL0XH4VKNkZXeLWR_g0pSZmf8Qt5VjRwA44knM2o2I7_OwLLbLjSumrDMPU8E4coQAEa8V_6QLPthpOLP-V7y7oLOx5i0Au-93RzHU2-7qV4JEqiRWCSBuMEn-8qKO4px9hRUAyX1aRI/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL0XH4VKNkZXeLWR_g0pSZmf8Qt5VjRwA44knM2o2I7_OwLLbLjSumrDMPU8E4coQAEa8V_6QLPthpOLP-V7y7oLOx5i0Au-93RzHU2-7qV4JEqiRWCSBuMEn-8qKO4px9hRUAyX1aRI/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_48.jpg" /></a></div><br />Right inside the closet is where majority of the magic is <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2013/12/diy-gift-wrap-organization-station.html" target="_blank">stored year round</a>....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWosMuuEXPD9IwA15PFJ04PfRr5hOaehzVlcY0HHIL-8PFpWEPFfsNKz2Et3wAQGUEWQet9tEUPged0mx1xUfPnZ3ecev7IVbb51S48YJQ241dsn-PZPGwVkxjIHXIghs7U__dw_kvNBc/s1600/DIY_Organized_GiftWrap_Station_15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWosMuuEXPD9IwA15PFJ04PfRr5hOaehzVlcY0HHIL-8PFpWEPFfsNKz2Et3wAQGUEWQet9tEUPged0mx1xUfPnZ3ecev7IVbb51S48YJQ241dsn-PZPGwVkxjIHXIghs7U__dw_kvNBc/s1600/DIY_Organized_GiftWrap_Station_15.jpg" /></a></div><br />This year I dug out my favorite tags, a roll of tape and extra rolls of ribbon to keep on the counter throughout the month of December.  This keeps the kidlets out of my wrapping closet, as this year they were in charge of wrapping the items they picked out for others.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCADpK46zt_dKonwVJTGE5plYP1tquKdHo9kxe7YQCM0M19WUQmyapD35RHtC52s5exjnUySgTBzBNnG_A7U2G5zahSFvPGkaB_uPNZmJEnlPUzPmu6dqNch5XMFxddqGS75tNi9Kjm4E/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_62.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCADpK46zt_dKonwVJTGE5plYP1tquKdHo9kxe7YQCM0M19WUQmyapD35RHtC52s5exjnUySgTBzBNnG_A7U2G5zahSFvPGkaB_uPNZmJEnlPUzPmu6dqNch5XMFxddqGS75tNi9Kjm4E/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_62.jpg" /></a></div><br />I already have pens, markers and scissors stored on the hanging rods full time, so the addition of a tiered basket (which I already owned), gave me the handiest (and most festive) wrapping space around!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8pYrlFq6_uCLXhV-Mqkvp0hysUmzv6ARblWw-uwnGWDa86mPtmDgTjXXCSx9VKp4CB44raqqSyu8hryv7MkEX73O-gK8w_fzsDzx2pHlhIB2Vpg9cye5agTMHOMw0Mdz4CybIvQ5P4rA/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_74.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8pYrlFq6_uCLXhV-Mqkvp0hysUmzv6ARblWw-uwnGWDa86mPtmDgTjXXCSx9VKp4CB44raqqSyu8hryv7MkEX73O-gK8w_fzsDzx2pHlhIB2Vpg9cye5agTMHOMw0Mdz4CybIvQ5P4rA/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_74.jpg" /></a></div><br />The moment I spotted Lindsay Letter's new Christmas line, I knew that her <a href="http://lindsayletters.com/collections/holiday-2014/products/peppermint-moss-abstract-canvas" target="_blank">Peppermint Moss canvas </a>would feel right at home in my studio.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmIb2dQ_S_vJ__uQxEQ38fhAMOXpGxr0FZsmiUZzuhGn43oWY4g56RpZ_d_z-2WI_ATRdBs__XR9J4II4XvdazCKgaYMSL-WLPXBMpF5j6EEgYKJmQ5WuYinMZAIGe7YN3JCIozfDXjc/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmIb2dQ_S_vJ__uQxEQ38fhAMOXpGxr0FZsmiUZzuhGn43oWY4g56RpZ_d_z-2WI_ATRdBs__XR9J4II4XvdazCKgaYMSL-WLPXBMpF5j6EEgYKJmQ5WuYinMZAIGe7YN3JCIozfDXjc/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_32.jpg" /></a></div><br />Every time that I round the corner to my space, my heart does a little dance.  You can bet your booty that this Christmas art will stay up year round!  I couldn't love it more, it completely compliments my style.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpg7BF-AbJaieS38XNcvq5CeRyAxEVC0qMM6UW6oyqRaqP6ch4z4LJ7_mZCw5lQ_KqfXrCV2ukKUtDEZmNWRMBlK54HBm00sMM_wi4aqvUvNdcZml-es-UxPrKqUKzw_gJbZG4yBgosiE/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpg7BF-AbJaieS38XNcvq5CeRyAxEVC0qMM6UW6oyqRaqP6ch4z4LJ7_mZCw5lQ_KqfXrCV2ukKUtDEZmNWRMBlK54HBm00sMM_wi4aqvUvNdcZml-es-UxPrKqUKzw_gJbZG4yBgosiE/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_24.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Both cabinet doors received a little wreath treatment, and a cloche was filled to the brim with mini-ornaments.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwyMHAR11rJD5G5yv-lFqWNH-UyCWE9ncj02xc4gtwceqzvJ6OtZvkV-dLNtLZugyIhbsxOClVZtp6ugmi3i2jG08nMcLiY_Clu2eL3TQa8cG9JkP9Eh1l6HxO7ncN8x-2fEtRMTZVuc/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwyMHAR11rJD5G5yv-lFqWNH-UyCWE9ncj02xc4gtwceqzvJ6OtZvkV-dLNtLZugyIhbsxOClVZtp6ugmi3i2jG08nMcLiY_Clu2eL3TQa8cG9JkP9Eh1l6HxO7ncN8x-2fEtRMTZVuc/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_37.jpg" /></a></div><br />Feeling inspired by the pretty glass box on <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-storied-style-home-office-guest-room_3.html" target="_blank">Grace's desk</a>, I borrowed ours (which was previously holding sunglasses in our now non-existent entryway) and simplified the items being stored on my desk.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiDEdd-DCoSKUs-1m1jD1r0K54S8ay0EdV51vloaYAiLwicoy022b4s32MBcCDfAtphhacZrXuvW5x_FN0W3AaxdTLq4TQIUhOLYk9YEQYNgIrBzATDA0tTNrROaVqq33xZ3kRPGtcVA/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_67.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiDEdd-DCoSKUs-1m1jD1r0K54S8ay0EdV51vloaYAiLwicoy022b4s32MBcCDfAtphhacZrXuvW5x_FN0W3AaxdTLq4TQIUhOLYk9YEQYNgIrBzATDA0tTNrROaVqq33xZ3kRPGtcVA/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_67.jpg" /></a></div><br />Also, my desk faces the Christmas tree and mantle, making it the best seat in the house!<br /><br />The gorgeous gold garland I made last year for our <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2013/11/our-new-to-us-painted-dining-room-hutch_13.html" target="_blank">dining room storage hutch</a>, was strung over our <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/07/studio-update-diy-built-in-bench.html" target="_blank">built-in bench</a> this year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooIzd-NP0F68i89FLzJU6PbUcg1OV483CDCD_ld5VD3GeeI74tLpCeNbb8SV6VhvrwNFsT7P0nHzjnsulLuaPFXood76D8x9Pt2IC78BjTk71ofePM8Mmgd5AF6IUQy9wZEmHsFS8E7s/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_63.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooIzd-NP0F68i89FLzJU6PbUcg1OV483CDCD_ld5VD3GeeI74tLpCeNbb8SV6VhvrwNFsT7P0nHzjnsulLuaPFXood76D8x9Pt2IC78BjTk71ofePM8Mmgd5AF6IUQy9wZEmHsFS8E7s/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_63.jpg" /></a></div><br />Wrapping things up with another garland project; this one was hung over the stairs to our lower level.  With the help of mini clothespins, it holds pictures of my most favorite people!  Another stack of cards came in today that I can't wait to clip up!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsuhlpHJPY5htNVVuFXe2HJR7eKNvmqdT0gdQEb46nptoXLjlf8wUNKG487hduFK6PCmqgO3Ef9btbpujnBXVStMsx8IIX289si1T23u4TbwvYvAtIYMMjeBeuIolQ5p7gTwfefxP4ug/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMsuhlpHJPY5htNVVuFXe2HJR7eKNvmqdT0gdQEb46nptoXLjlf8wUNKG487hduFK6PCmqgO3Ef9btbpujnBXVStMsx8IIX289si1T23u4TbwvYvAtIYMMjeBeuIolQ5p7gTwfefxP4ug/s1600/IHeart_Holidays_2014_66.jpg" /></a></div><br />Another project that might stay around for a few extra weeks... <br /><br />Whew!  I guess we know what happens when I don't post for a few days!  Post overload!  <br /><br />And don't be fooled by any of the pretty you spot in these photos... I have piles of laundry that are starting to smell, stacks of papers to be filed and I just can't seem to stay caught up on dishes and dust.... but we are making the most of the holiday magic and I hope you all are able to find time to do the same.  With the chaos that is taking place on our main floor, creating a holiday ready haven in our lower level has been well worth the efforts.  <br /><br />My kid's will be home from school for the next two weeks and we have some holiday traveling planned (minimal hosting for us this year), but I still plan on popping in with a few quick posts.<br /><br />Merry Christmas everyone!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBshOWbq5EtpQfPDW10aAxBViBqqfJ1Qz3WoaJEScZPKYxbNbcpGIX1XyWF54lmTIb06-ox0Lto2VfeKkfE8uMwXvBPv-pFg6NMk05HTC18DEesOxQSMErI9LTJXzTomQuKS1o0SdHp0Q/s1600/BlogClosing.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBshOWbq5EtpQfPDW10aAxBViBqqfJ1Qz3WoaJEScZPKYxbNbcpGIX1XyWF54lmTIb06-ox0Lto2VfeKkfE8uMwXvBPv-pFg6NMk05HTC18DEesOxQSMErI9LTJXzTomQuKS1o0SdHp0Q/s1600/BlogClosing.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><i>If you would like to see many of the same decor items used in different ways, check out my <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2013/12/iheart-christmas-home-tour-2013.html" target="_blank">2013 holiday home tour here</a>.</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

IHeart Holidays - Decking our Halls in 2014!

Hello friends!  I apologize for my light posting schedule this past few weeks.  Sometimes life hands you a few clues that it is time to slow...

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DIY Gold Foil Art - Holiday Edition

I knew that I really loved the Mr. & Mrs. DIY gold foil art that we created for <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/11/master-bedroom-refresh-result.html" target="_blank">our master bedroom update</a>, but I didn't realize just what a hit it would be with many of you fine folks as well!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA0_z-owFPmA8rHbdMIf8HAY2p3AJfxoQHRVqJXrHu6aQl3jshbjJZFLtsj3F1Iy1BhMyNsXVnPjVHkoJ7lByGDgqKo6xyr0WFZdqRgnx7S9KvCKhkdT1u_-MITNcnqPtBNdgOPUbh_A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA0_z-owFPmA8rHbdMIf8HAY2p3AJfxoQHRVqJXrHu6aQl3jshbjJZFLtsj3F1Iy1BhMyNsXVnPjVHkoJ7lByGDgqKo6xyr0WFZdqRgnx7S9KvCKhkdT1u_-MITNcnqPtBNdgOPUbh_A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />Thank you all for your excitement and interest in the project, I am finally back with the tutorial.  However, because I didn't snap photos of the process the first time around, I decided to make even more of the fabulous foil art for the holidays.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzY_ENq2EoLpnQVElHgbjc_qnAxnmP9jrfITjed4a_ZtuI6K1vEI5kxrXfu11ybWN5NB4W-ttTIORwbdgkoxF11MbuXvWh2Bc4zgZs6RCFPqD8rMfi8PewIbXGMsoguQCwICQQLNmM1A8/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzY_ENq2EoLpnQVElHgbjc_qnAxnmP9jrfITjed4a_ZtuI6K1vEI5kxrXfu11ybWN5NB4W-ttTIORwbdgkoxF11MbuXvWh2Bc4zgZs6RCFPqD8rMfi8PewIbXGMsoguQCwICQQLNmM1A8/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_Header.png" /></a></div><br />I did use my Silhouette for the project, but it really just made it a smidge easier.  Anyone can do something similar with the real secret weapon behind the art.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eJ1OoelBxZa28GShxVaDVFdYcrN2ryVI7ThYlL5_yQbQBH-Vsvyky5FvYfkJHA_mZkYrVpoVfQsWuWV8J0kkOKMBUDP-ssvdVRRP03BRqajsTOmzQnxIELqLrUFeI8TThmyxy156J6M/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eJ1OoelBxZa28GShxVaDVFdYcrN2ryVI7ThYlL5_yQbQBH-Vsvyky5FvYfkJHA_mZkYrVpoVfQsWuWV8J0kkOKMBUDP-ssvdVRRP03BRqajsTOmzQnxIELqLrUFeI8TThmyxy156J6M/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Silhouette sells double-sided adhesive sheets, you can also find them <a href="http://amzn.to/1sxNd3T" target="_blank">here on Amazon</a>.  I LOVE this stuff!  Think double stick tape, but on a full page scale!  For this project I also use sheets of gold foil, a brush and a pokey tool, which <i>is</i> my technical word for it.  I also pictured a pair of scissors because if you don't have a die cutting machine, scissors work to cut out any shape or design you wish.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh559TNZKLDG6wNh4DsxPbMAP7B-5lIPzt1GC2ogL-Jim7d_v1bolApVb-doF0xaMmfaf5I6AHC3Ba7B0rIBFTJbNlykyvfxlNqwMvzAJatvd7NwJ55LooQrTyP-5tQ8lWarI_0jHEAAuM/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh559TNZKLDG6wNh4DsxPbMAP7B-5lIPzt1GC2ogL-Jim7d_v1bolApVb-doF0xaMmfaf5I6AHC3Ba7B0rIBFTJbNlykyvfxlNqwMvzAJatvd7NwJ55LooQrTyP-5tQ8lWarI_0jHEAAuM/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_2.jpg" /></a></div><br />I decided to create two gold foil art pieces to mix in a grouping of six frames; <i>be merry, be bright</i>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXUQvB6KfGBJBV_RLxkAd6vyzU9FZKu_4XQWqx14XHSTslvpxy1DLTbwyJERJUtkbOPtcwEcOkA__tK6qh0Wn-0ALkV0bppBchOfNNnSFbaCOpYiTRvg8AhllZJNYw86eUqZVu0eCYRc/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXUQvB6KfGBJBV_RLxkAd6vyzU9FZKu_4XQWqx14XHSTslvpxy1DLTbwyJERJUtkbOPtcwEcOkA__tK6qh0Wn-0ALkV0bppBchOfNNnSFbaCOpYiTRvg8AhllZJNYw86eUqZVu0eCYRc/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_3.jpg" /></a></div><br />Now, what makes this stuff so great is that once you peel off the back, it becomes sticky.  So I peeled the back of only the lettering, and adhered it to black cardstock.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhyj0DT7QNauLtd2jLiF3-4sdmYDjZpJZUUW9C0yngVzjf6Spj-MJ93MwRxBU5AxOnzCe6ubQm_4gAxGWHxoYxkEfKlqMyZIneanuxawrQMM02QNiLkn0Bt4QcXAyaK1fWt__5DqKhfQ/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhyj0DT7QNauLtd2jLiF3-4sdmYDjZpJZUUW9C0yngVzjf6Spj-MJ93MwRxBU5AxOnzCe6ubQm_4gAxGWHxoYxkEfKlqMyZIneanuxawrQMM02QNiLkn0Bt4QcXAyaK1fWt__5DqKhfQ/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />I then peeled the top layer, which now made the top of the letters sticky as well!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluffmEWKtoNs9_ZePAYm3l6aLZX68fvnaCNzOsA40HFOMG_ZNa2XQKRa3Pd6ubTPvP7poQPkCvIOARNxL9cL6txhUv1mtctrwdRAyIEFx-dJTMfy9O7BE1TmKz1GB5MezNUjM4LCNzsk/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluffmEWKtoNs9_ZePAYm3l6aLZX68fvnaCNzOsA40HFOMG_ZNa2XQKRa3Pd6ubTPvP7poQPkCvIOARNxL9cL6txhUv1mtctrwdRAyIEFx-dJTMfy9O7BE1TmKz1GB5MezNUjM4LCNzsk/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_5.jpg" /></a></div><br />Being left with an exposed sticky surface, I then placed pieces of the gold foil over the entire set of lettering.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAGzleUyuYIuuUiILi-rNV_uByq6ExzkqJgUIgu_F-XPqvJ00nL19RM6lpU7WJGcqvGa2Ot77ID2byedL3siYm8w1NaMVcAXFsWKZz0fGQoFkRi8zwF3gA4N3B5Nl9nIq2fzQhtvUjxk/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAGzleUyuYIuuUiILi-rNV_uByq6ExzkqJgUIgu_F-XPqvJ00nL19RM6lpU7WJGcqvGa2Ot77ID2byedL3siYm8w1NaMVcAXFsWKZz0fGQoFkRi8zwF3gA4N3B5Nl9nIq2fzQhtvUjxk/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />I lightly rubbed the foil over the lettering and then used a dry bristle brush to remove the excess foil.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFDonDIN6jvfGBy5LjB2jxe6TGcLP90gcHEiKHoJavjacRKsKFSkubLXPchi1xN0M2d7dEkGR0VxvoW7H-bLfK2S1JsxnHJwCm-Say-7Eg7YCjP2haTEdZ0fweNERBWVMcCYUQxArs58/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFDonDIN6jvfGBy5LjB2jxe6TGcLP90gcHEiKHoJavjacRKsKFSkubLXPchi1xN0M2d7dEkGR0VxvoW7H-bLfK2S1JsxnHJwCm-Say-7Eg7YCjP2haTEdZ0fweNERBWVMcCYUQxArs58/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_7.jpg" /></a></div><br />A slightly scratchier brush bristle seemed to give the foil a little extra texture and shimmer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PVf6iazrpmHBVoV_PD10u-fmOCGqU56AkYBbTj8MGj1qm5qNqDEgD8eGFdPzpxuzui62KKdN3APaGI9BFk4sNaKGHRnMouKKjCmzVW9f2J-qZoYy6AIiA9Tu3unv4Hbj-Dd6Ro44WlQ/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PVf6iazrpmHBVoV_PD10u-fmOCGqU56AkYBbTj8MGj1qm5qNqDEgD8eGFdPzpxuzui62KKdN3APaGI9BFk4sNaKGHRnMouKKjCmzVW9f2J-qZoYy6AIiA9Tu3unv4Hbj-Dd6Ro44WlQ/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_8.jpg" /></a></div><br />Gah!  So pretty!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSOs1_3H9ukdnXtMVbnsvYU75NxdaT4lMhOWh56LG6EsU2tVgz88Q6zDsay4r9SRTdjaWavA_RkCMip_KqqL6kC7FmxtVVQaR1UphEF2YzkS_26d3Ee4ViLC0MuQDKTyVolGaMEATf4I/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSOs1_3H9ukdnXtMVbnsvYU75NxdaT4lMhOWh56LG6EsU2tVgz88Q6zDsay4r9SRTdjaWavA_RkCMip_KqqL6kC7FmxtVVQaR1UphEF2YzkS_26d3Ee4ViLC0MuQDKTyVolGaMEATf4I/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_11.jpg" /></a></div><br />While I was making holiday frame ready pieces, I decided to add a second option to our playroom.  For this one, I just used my computer / printer to print out the silhouette of a deer onto regular white cardstock paper.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eKNOcEeeifylYFvKHHJPfs0ZzrQjaTznQW66zJEZxba4FzUe2gaS0KvexPDnejNFxqe1j2xc1Z9WAd1wci_FcLf1t3-rSBmy_UebCXHn1fBBp7sqUJSdpoeyjEl6-mm9j-6inu-HzxY/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eKNOcEeeifylYFvKHHJPfs0ZzrQjaTznQW66zJEZxba4FzUe2gaS0KvexPDnejNFxqe1j2xc1Z9WAd1wci_FcLf1t3-rSBmy_UebCXHn1fBBp7sqUJSdpoeyjEl6-mm9j-6inu-HzxY/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_9.jpg" /></a></div><br />I printed it in red because I was planning to add red glitter to the top, which would give it some shimmer.  Using the fine tip of craft glue, I filled in the entire contents of the deer silhouette.  If you don't have fine tip glue, a small craft paint brush would also work to spread the glue.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbik_zcf-cs62Ug7NfFpO-7qwnXXQGjyq-CnYwPktqkqEwrLnwp0RqlEJmRUWzTu_UOTKYAWyaZod4aG5W5tBs90ZNLrGH-sJ2rTGg8mPAi_QiPhiMO29Ss4O_UzksOuihqnVFLEZXbk/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbik_zcf-cs62Ug7NfFpO-7qwnXXQGjyq-CnYwPktqkqEwrLnwp0RqlEJmRUWzTu_UOTKYAWyaZod4aG5W5tBs90ZNLrGH-sJ2rTGg8mPAi_QiPhiMO29Ss4O_UzksOuihqnVFLEZXbk/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_12.jpg" /></a></div><br />The entire deer was doused in glitter!  Now that is something I can party with!  Once dry, I popped it in a simple frame and added it to the boy's playroom shelves. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMpikGjt8DlrpJLO2G6QO-KKruopYvOYN1IIUL6XDOYWqVVpzimC4P1-2UmMNeh-mVp_GwBf0O0YTXmRndBkDEA4HaXNuETYOpWIRu7duZHvEBp4WGxFi8FisV-fJj8t9YsXX1-WMqII/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBMpikGjt8DlrpJLO2G6QO-KKruopYvOYN1IIUL6XDOYWqVVpzimC4P1-2UmMNeh-mVp_GwBf0O0YTXmRndBkDEA4HaXNuETYOpWIRu7duZHvEBp4WGxFi8FisV-fJj8t9YsXX1-WMqII/s1600/DIY_Gold_Foil_Art_14.jpg" /></a></div><br /><i>Random tip:  Use a small piece of <a href="http://amzn.to/1xqvzGd" target="_blank">mounting putty</a> to prevent your ornament bulbs from rolling around.</i><br /><br />And here is a sneak peak at the other two prints framed in our lower level living area.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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DIY Gold Foil Art - Holiday Edition

I knew that I really loved the Mr. & Mrs. DIY gold foil art that we created for our master bedroom update , but I didn't realize jus...

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