Matt and Shari » Christmas http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Make Ribbon Pillows for the Holidays http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/make-ribbon-pillows-for-the-holidays/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/make-ribbon-pillows-for-the-holidays/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:04:20 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=9073 How about creating a beautiful ribbon pillow by weaving together beautiful holiday ribbons? It makes for lovely décor or even a special gift. Anyone who knows me well knows that pillows are one of my favorite accessories, any time of the year.  I think holiday pillows are particularly festive – especially when they are hand-made...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/make-ribbon-pillows-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Recycle Christmas Cards into Puzzles http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/recycle-christmas-cards-into-puzzles/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/recycle-christmas-cards-into-puzzles/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:05:20 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5541 Instead of throwing away those beautiful winter scenes and holiday photos from your Chritmas cards, cut them up and turn them into fun puzzles to entertain both kids and adults! We all enjoy getting Christmas cards, but they are not without problems.  Should you display all your holiday greetings, or just keep them all in...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/recycle-christmas-cards-into-puzzles/feed/ 0 Unique Ways to Hang Your Christmas Wreath http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/unique-ways-to-hang-your-christmas-wreath/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/unique-ways-to-hang-your-christmas-wreath/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:36:25 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4989 Aside from tips on unqiue places to hang it, you’ll learn the history of the beautiful Christmas wreath. This year, I thought it would be nice to tell you a little bit of the history of the Christmas Wreath.  Just consider its shape; the circle has no beginning and no end and some say this is...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/unique-ways-to-hang-your-christmas-wreath/feed/ 0 Easy to Make Brown Bag Holiday Album http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/easy-to-make-brown-bag-holiday-album/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/easy-to-make-brown-bag-holiday-album/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:41:15 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4973 That’s right! Use up those brown lunch bags and make yourself a great album for your holiday memories.  As much fun to make as it is to look through! We all know scrap booking has been a popular hobby.  Supplies are available almost everywhere and the array is amazing.  There are papers, stickers, embellishments, die...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/easy-to-make-brown-bag-holiday-album/feed/ 0 Impress Guests with a Christmas Headboard http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/impress-guests-with-a-christmas-headboard/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/impress-guests-with-a-christmas-headboard/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:58:11 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4966 Sew up a lovely velvet slipcover for a headboard to give any room a fresh change – and the holidays are the perfect time to give it a try. This project doesn’t have to be for Christmas, but it certainly is the time of year when we pay special attention to the décor in our...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/impress-guests-with-a-christmas-headboard/feed/ 0 Use Coin Envelopes to Make Christmas Albums http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/use-coin-envelopes-to-make-christmas-albums/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/use-coin-envelopes-to-make-christmas-albums/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:51:04 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4958 This Christmas album is a nice project for older children that need a little direction during holiday break.  It takes some time and attention, but I think they will enjoy filling it up with photos of their friends and family.  It might even be a project that they could attempt to make as a gift...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/use-coin-envelopes-to-make-christmas-albums/feed/ 0 Roll Coins into Candy for Stocking Stuffers http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/roll-coins-into-candy-for-stocking-stuffers/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/roll-coins-into-candy-for-stocking-stuffers/#respond Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:35:22 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4951 Stocking stuffers are difficult to figure out, but these candy coins will make every stocking searcher happy because they can use the cash to purchase exactly what they want! You’d expect me to show you several of these since they are so small, but it’s tough to hang onto money these days, even if it...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/roll-coins-into-candy-for-stocking-stuffers/feed/ 0 Hand-Made and Decorated Christmas Napkin Rings http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/hand-made-and-decorated-christmas-napkin-rings/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/hand-made-and-decorated-christmas-napkin-rings/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:58:16 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4934 Inexpensive felt and beads come together to give your holiday table setting a special touch.  Add embroidered names and they double as place cards. Go ahead and say it – I’m a crazy woman.  I adore making holiday napkin rings as you’ve seen from the variety I have shown you over the years.  Well, this is...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/hand-made-and-decorated-christmas-napkin-rings/feed/ 0 Christmas Bird Decal Hat Rack for the Holidays http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/christmas-bird-decal-hat-rack-for-the-holidays/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/christmas/christmas-bird-decal-hat-rack-for-the-holidays/#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:28:50 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5404 With the Holiday’s just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to have our good friend Shelley from Single Stone Studios start this season’s decorating with one of her wonderful decals.  Enjoy the following article and look for Shelley and Single Stone Decals in the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas Magazine. So without further delay...

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