Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

This weekend I will be “selling some of my wares” at a local holiday sale.

I will be selling some of my vintage items just as they are, but I put my own twist for some of them for Christmas.

Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

It occurred to me after I was done that this was actually a very easy project to share with you.Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

Step 1: Choose your container of choice.

I used cheese boxes, tabletop sleighs, wooden boxes and some quirky greenery purses.Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

Step 2: Line the bottom of the container with some sort of floral foam.

I chose not to glue it in case someone wanted to use the container out of season as well. However, you can secure it with hot glue if you choose.

Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

Step 3: Decide on your style direction.

I chose a few directions to appeal to more people, but still kept it all within my own aesthetics.

Some are greens and golds, some are rustics and reds and some are bright and fun.

Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

Step 4: Layer in your larger and “fluffier” greenery – being sure it is secured to the floral foam.

Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

Step 5: Begin layering your smaller greenery and details. Add a bow if you feel appropriate as well.

I also wired in vintage ornaments on several of the pieces. On the larger sled I also secured the ornaments with some hot glue from the underside.

Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

And that is it – as you can see the options for containers and style direction can be limitless. Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

And now I will just let you enjoy the rest of the pictures. Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

Who doesn't need a Christmas purse?

Easy Christmas Decorating Crafts

If you are local and would like more information about the sale, you can find it on my Facebook page.

Thanks so much for reading!

I am sharing at:

holiday home link parties

December 05, 2012 — Laura Putnam