5 Easy DIY Projects for Your Holiday Porch

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Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. I can’t believe it is almost over. Today we are sharing our holiday porches and I have a confession. My porch is absolutely terrible. I don’t even have a Christmas doormat. I use a Halloween one pretty much all year. In fact, it is so bad that it is going to be my big spring project in 2018. Don’t worry. I’ll totally be sharing the makeover with you. It does mean, however, that I don’t have a holiday porch to share with you. Instead of leaving you hanging, I’ve rounded up 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch. They are all easy and beautiful. You will have your porch holiday ready in time for Christmas.

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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation 

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity  Valeria~Val Event Gal 

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage I Lauren~Wonderfully Made

 Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful Thought I Kim~Everyday Parties  I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars

 

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

 

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Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

Quick and Easy Evergreen Topiaries (Gluesticks Blog)

Don’t spend hundreds of dollars at the store on topiaries for your holiday porch. This DIY is a budget-friendly option that is equally as stunning.

 

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

Wood Block Snowman (Blowing Away Out West)

Who doesn’t love an adorable snowman? This beauty will look perfect on your porch steps or as part of a table-top vignette.

 

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

Christmas Flag (The Country Chic Cottage)

A festive flag is an easy way to add some holiday décor to your front porch or garden. This one is incredibly easy and personalized.

 

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

DIY Boxwood and Succulent Holiday Wreath (Living La Vida Haloka)

How absolutely gorgeous is this DIY holiday wreath? The lights will brighten up your Christmas door all night long.

 

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

Giant Vintage Christmas Bells Decoration (Crafty Lumberjacks)

This beautiful DIY reminds me of the holiday decorations that went on the light poles in the town I grew up. (Unfortunately, they have since replaced them with new decorations.) Now you can make your own on a budget with this easy tutorial.

 

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time. Now that you have some fun new projects to get started on, it’s time to see all of the beautiful porches my friends are sharing. Check them all out at the links below. Tomorrow, for the last day of the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop, we are sharing our beautiful Christmas trees. Be sure to stop by as we wrap up the Christmas fun.

See where I’m linking up!

 

Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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Can you believe that gorgeous décor can be this easy? These 5 DIY projects for your holiday porch will have you ready for the season in no time.

Holiday Crafts and Activities for Kids + MM 183

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Winter break will be here before you know it. Kids can be extra anxious over break waiting to open all of those beautiful presents under the tree. These holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun your kids will love and save your sanity in the process. After you’re done, stick around for the Merry Monday link party. You’ll find more amazing crafts, DIY projects, and recipes to rock your Christmas holiday.

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

 

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Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Honey Maid Graham Cracker Nativity Scene (Gluesticks Blog)

These Nativity scenes are an adorable new take on gingerbread houses. The whole family will love making these fun beauties and even more fun eating them.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

DIY Lip Gloss Only 2 Ingredients (Parent Club)

Let your little princess feel like a rock star with this incredibly DIY. It’s also a great gift idea for her friends and cousins that you can make together.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Kids Christmas Craft Christmas Slime (All Crafty Things)

This slime is so super pretty and festive. Your kids will have fun playing long after you have finished making it.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Felt Christmas Cookies (Premeditated Leftovers)

What is better than baking cookies together? Decorating play cookies that kids can put with their pretend play toys. These are super easy to make and so much fun!

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Cute Christmas Cloche (Pillar Box Blue)

You won’t believe how easy this gorgeous craft is. It is so beautiful that any friend or family member would love getting it as a gift. Even better is that it is easy to personalize.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Christmas Noise Makers Craft for Kids (DIY Adulation)

This fun craft lets kids get all of their energy out in a big way. Watch them dance and shake after you have fun making them.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Thumbprint Art for Your Christmas Tree (The Country Chic Cottage)

Still need a keepsake ornament for the tree this year? This easy thumbprint art is a fun way to immortalize your kiddos this season.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Kid-Crafts Disney Pixar Cars 3 Christmas Ornament (Momma D Jane)

Speaking of fun ornaments, this kid-made one is another cute and easy one kids can make over winter break.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Nativity Look and Find Printable (Bombshell Bling)

This printable game is a fun activity to whip out on a day when you don’t feel like dragging out craft supplies. Simply print and let your kids have some quiet fun while you wrap gifts.

 

Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Don’t worry if the holiday break has crept up on you this year. The holiday season is hectic for busy moms like you. Make the winter break fun and easy with these holiday crafts and activities for kids. Many of them can be a fun time for the whole family to enjoy together. Now it’s time to get the party started. Link up your latest posts and projects below. Then hop around and see what your friends are sharing at the Merry Monday link party this week.

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Winter break is coming. Fill each day leading up to Christmas with creative fun with these holiday crafts and activities for kids can make the wait easier.

Easy Family-Friendly Holiday Table

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Welcome to Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. Today we are sharing our holiday tables. A gorgeous holiday table is something more moms only dream about. Let’s face it, those intricately designed and decorated holiday tables just aren’t conducive to busy moms with tiny munchkins. Although you can’t have those fancy place settings at this stage in life, you can still have a beautiful table for Christmas. A friend of mine recommended that I check out an extending glass dining table for this years festivities, but this is how I created my easy family-friendly holiday table along with tips to create your own this season.

Affiliate links may be used in this post. Ordering a product through these links may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation 

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity  Valeria~Val Event Gal 

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage I Lauren~Wonderfully Made

 Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful Thought I Kim~Everyday Parties  I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

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Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Start with a Tablecloth

The absolute easiest way to create a family-friendly holiday table is a festive tablecloth. If you’re worried about spills you can go with a felt lined plastic one. Personally, I’m a fan of cloth ones at Christmas. They might get a few spills but stain-fighters are fantastic in this day and age. They can handle it.

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Simple Centerpiece

To create a family-friendly holiday table, keep it simple. A small centerpiece is perfect to add some holiday décor without overwhelming little ones. You also don’t want to use your expensive décor because accidents happen. I used this DIY Gold Foiled Luminary and some glass elements I picked up at the Dollar Tree.

Bonus Tips:

  • My kids tend to pull on table runners so I used a fake snow wrap that I found at Hollar for a dollar! It doesn’t hang off of the edges of our table but still created that runner effect.
  • You can also add fresh fruit for an extra burst of color on your table. Make them a part of your centerpiece!

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Use Faux Flowers

Busy moms don’t have time to keep changing out fresh floral arrangements all month long. The petals can also cause additional mess for you to clean off of the table each day. Faux flowers make your life easier.

Bonus Tip:

  • Hide those faux stems in the vase by filling it with additional leaves around the stem.

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Skip the Place Settings

Instead of using fancy place settings, opt for extra festive placemats. They add the festive touch to your table without fear of tiny hands breaking them. Your kids will also love them a lot more than fine china and place cards.

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!

Now you can still enjoy a festive dining table for Christmas even with little ones in the house. These tips for an easy family-friendly holiday table allow you to create a gorgeous table without worry. If you have a formal dining room that still needs decorating you are in luck. Check out the holiday tables from my friends for amazing ideas and beautiful décor. Then come back tomorrow for ideas to get your porch ready for Christmas.

See where I’m linking up!

Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop 2018. Intelligentdomestications.com


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Those intricately decorated holiday tables aren’t conducive to moms with tiny munchkins. Find out how to created an easy family-friendly holiday table!