Matt and Shari » Winter http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Every Personality http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/valentine-s-gift-ideas-for-every-personality/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/valentine-s-gift-ideas-for-every-personality/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:46:11 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5188 No two Valentine’s are the same, so why buy them all the same gift?  This list helps you select just the right gift for just the right personality.  OK, it’s time to update the list of gift ideas for Valentine’s Day this year.  And since there are so many different personalities out there, we’ll break...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/valentine-s-gift-ideas-for-every-personality/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 Create Your Own Snowman and Santa Potholders http://mattandshari.com/crafts/seasonal-crafts/create-your-own-snowman-and-santa-potholders/ http://mattandshari.com/crafts/seasonal-crafts/create-your-own-snowman-and-santa-potholders/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:13:49 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4943 This is a holiday craft that looks great, helps to support the holiday season and works hard for you because they are more than just decorative, their kitchen essentials! Go ahead and admit it, these are adorable!  And, I think they would be the perfect homemade gift for the woman who has everything.  I say this...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/crafts/seasonal-crafts/create-your-own-snowman-and-santa-potholders/feed/ 2 12 Awesome Valentine’s Day Crafts http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/12-awesome-valentines-day-crafts-for-gifts-and-decor/ http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/12-awesome-valentines-day-crafts-for-gifts-and-decor/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:25:13 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4140 Take some time this year to craft a few gifts and make some awesome Valentine decor for your home without spending too much cash. Valentine’s Day is the day we celebrate those that we love.  Although it is most often associated with romantic love, why not make this Valentine’s Day extra special for your entire...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/holidays/valentines-day/12-awesome-valentines-day-crafts-for-gifts-and-decor/feed/ 0 Rough Hewn Wood Winter Garden Angel http://mattandshari.com/how-to/shop-projects/rough-hewn-wood-winter-garden-angel/ http://mattandshari.com/how-to/shop-projects/rough-hewn-wood-winter-garden-angel/#respond Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:53:58 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3924 Try using rough hewn wood to make certain pieces of your winter garden angel to add texture and interest.  The beginning of winter is time of year is my favorite time to get back in the shop.  I feel like Santa’s helper putting together great projects that could soon be underneath someone’s Christmas tree. A project like...

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