Joy to the World

Since we are thisclose to Thanksgiving, it is time to start thinking about holiday decorating.  I know I am planning to start this weekend.  I love pulling out my Christmas decorations that I have collected over the years.  When I travel I purchase ornaments as keepsakes and I enjoy the memories those bring too.  Do you get into the holiday spirit by decorating?? Here are some great ideas I found that are inspiring me this year.

Holiday Card Display

Do this one yourself, here’s the how to.

If you are looking for holiday cards to send I found this great Etsy shop I am planning to order mine from Anna!

Ornament Ideas

Love the idea for making strips out of a wedding invite or birth announcement and filling clear class ball with it…pretty and memorable.

This is a cute idea for homemade ornaments using cookie cutters, old photos and Christmas paper. Martha shows us how here.

This looks a little more complicated but what a creative way to use acorns and some sparkle to make a great ornament.

I also love this garland idea.  You could also use green, gold, or red ribbon and/or spray paint the pine cones in holiday colors.

Check out these great DIY ornaments projects from Centsational Girl.

Wreaths

I love this monogram idea! I think I am going to copy this for my place, but I am going to use a metallic gold letter instead.

This is a little busy for my taste but there is something so much fun about this creative wreath.

Simple and Classic.

And if you have little one’s I loved this idea for the big countdown.

Happy decorating!