holidays Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/holidays/ Budget friendly DIY projects and home decor content to create a functional and happy home! Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:23:11 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://buildingbluebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-1.56.27-PM.png holidays Archives - Building Bluebird https://buildingbluebird.com/tag/holidays/ 32 32 Create a Beautiful Christmas Garland Mantel | Affordable DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/christmas-garland-mantel/ https://buildingbluebird.com/christmas-garland-mantel/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:55:05 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=23012 I am thrilled with the asymmetrical Christmas garland mantel DIY I created for this year! Just like every other holiday season, it can be a struggle to design the magical winter wonderland I have in my imagination without spending a fortune, but I do love the challenge.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/christmas-garland-mantel/feed/ 0 Stunning Blue and White Christmas Decor Ideas https://buildingbluebird.com/stunning-blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/stunning-blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:28:48 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18504 As a lover of traditional style and designs, I have always been drawn to blue and white decor. It is no surprise then that I am attracted to blue and white Christmas decor! There are so many different ways to incorporate blue and white into the holidays and the history of this combo instantly creates a classic and traditional feeling.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/stunning-blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas/feed/ 1 Classic Red and Gold Christmas Tree Ideas for the Holidays https://buildingbluebird.com/classic-red-and-gold-christmas-tree-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/classic-red-and-gold-christmas-tree-ideas/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:39:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18437 Red and gold are classic Christmas colors that have been used for years around the holidays. For me, traditional red and gold Christmas decor creates a feeling of nostalgia and joy.

Red and gold Christmas trees feel timeless and look beautiful in any home. For inspiration with creating this look in your own home, check out the beautiful designs below that I love. These decorations are either easy to recreate on your own or are images that I recently saved on Instagram or Pinterest.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/classic-red-and-gold-christmas-tree-ideas/feed/ 2 How to Flock a Christmas Tree | Trendy Holiday DIY https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-flock-a-christmas-tree-diy/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-flock-a-christmas-tree-diy/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:14:20 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=18396 A few years ago, my aunt found a 9-foot, pre-lit Christmas tree on FB marketplace for a great deal. She loved the shape and size of the tree, but she really wanted a heavily flocked look on the branches. There are lots of tutorials online for DIY flocked Christmas trees so we decided to give it a go!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-flock-a-christmas-tree-diy/feed/ 0 How to Make a Crossover Gift Bow Out of Ribbon https://buildingbluebird.com/christmasbow/ https://buildingbluebird.com/christmasbow/#respond Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:24:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=2152 My husband's family has always had beautifully wrapped gifts with bows of ribbon adorning each package under the Christmas tree.  A festive ribbon wrapped around both sides of the present and a simple bow on top is my favorite look. With this type of gift bow, the recipient can easily unravel the ribbon with a tug of one tail. I asked my mother-in-law for a tutorial on how to make these gift bows and I have been making them ever since! 

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/christmasbow/feed/ 0 The Best Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste https://buildingbluebird.com/lesswaste/ https://buildingbluebird.com/lesswaste/#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:34:00 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=3303 Today I am sharing 6 ways to create less waste during the holidays. These simple changes helped me to use less and not sacrifice all of the beautiful decor that comes with the holidays.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/lesswaste/feed/ 0 How to Make Cheap Christmas Garland Look Expensive https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-beautiful-garland-on-your-stairs-for-20/ https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-beautiful-garland-on-your-stairs-for-20/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:01:51 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=6910 The foyer in our house is very grand with vaulted ceilings and a winding staircase. It was one of my favorite features of our home when we first walked through it and I immediately envisioned it decked out for the holidays. Brand new garland from the store can cost a fortune, so this year I found creative ways to hang garland on the stairs for less than $20.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/how-to-hang-beautiful-garland-on-your-stairs-for-20/feed/ 2 30+ Ways to Decorate for Christmas on a Budget https://buildingbluebird.com/easy-and-inexpensive-decorations-for-the-holidays/ https://buildingbluebird.com/easy-and-inexpensive-decorations-for-the-holidays/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:27:06 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=5365 Christmas decor can be expensive to buy all at once and personally, I enjoy collecting meaningful decor throughout the years. I have compiled a list of easy and inexpensive decorations for the holidays while the collection grows.

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/easy-and-inexpensive-decorations-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Thoughtful DIY Christmas Gift Ideas For Loved Ones https://buildingbluebird.com/diy-gift-ideas/ https://buildingbluebird.com/diy-gift-ideas/#respond Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:31:43 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=5329 Looking for a unique gift idea for your loved ones this Christmas? Check out these easy and affordable DIY gift ideas for the holiday season!

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]]> https://buildingbluebird.com/diy-gift-ideas/feed/ 0 How to Make a Family Yearbook | Tips and Tricks https://buildingbluebird.com/shutterfly-family-yearbook/ https://buildingbluebird.com/shutterfly-family-yearbook/#respond Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:37:17 +0000 https://buildingbluebird.com/?p=5247 For the last 8 years, I have used the Shutterfly program to create our family yearbooks. It is rare that I print photos out anymore and these yearbooks are a great way to compile all of our memories and favorite photos each year.

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