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Truth be told, we don't do a lot for New Year's Eve.  I, for one, do not like being on the roads when there are a lot of people out drinking.  We usually stay in as a family and eat all sorts of goodies as the night goes on. This year, our boys asked if they could stay up late with us.  How can I say no?
We have some festive hats and horns from about 10 years ago lurking in the attic.  And that's about it.  So I've been trying to come up with different ideas to make it more fun for the boys.
Not sure if this is what they'd call fun but it's a first attempt.  I made the "medallion" using vintage sheet music.  I printed out some French script on cardstock and then used my Cricut to cut it into a circle for the middle.
Then I hand-stamped 2014 on the front.  Finishing touches include glitter, a wood stick and some ribbon.  Again, I'm not sure if this is something that will get them excited but it will make for a nice addition to whatever New Year's Eve decor I can come up with between now and then.

Wish me luck!

Jeanine
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If you've flipped through a recent Pottery Barn catalog, you've probably seen where they cover a wall with vintage book paper.  I love that look and would be ecstatic to do something like that in our house, but I don't think my husband would go for it.  Plan B: give a vintage chalkboard a similar look.
This is the chalkboard before.  Pretty ugly, no?  I bought it a couple of years ago with the intention of adding black chalkboard paint to it.  Um, clearly that never happened.  Fast forward and here it is now.
I used a variety of vintage dictionary and book paper.  I made a quick 2014 Wish banner to the top and then printed wish and dream onto vintage sheet music and added that to the mix.
Here's a closeup.  This hangs in my office/craft room - right across from my desk.
I think I'll be enjoying the view more now that it's all dressed up!

Jeanine
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How excited was I when I won one of my sister Kathy's giveaways (CreativeHomeExpressions) last week?  My special delivery from Susan of EvelynandRose.Blogspot.com arrived yesterday.
Two beautiful handmade ornaments.  And how adorable is the Santa tag?
I love them!
A big thank you to my sister and Susan!

Jeanine
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I've been showing some of our Christmas touches for the past couple of weeks now.  Here are a few more to share.
The $24.99 Target wreath that I snagged for $3 at our local church thrift store.  The Merry Christmas sign is from Walmart.  I wanted to keep it simple.
Some bells and greenery hangs from our porch light.
Santa has definitely come to town!  Here...
And here.
Snowman hat on a stack of books.
Can't forget the bathroom!  And, of course, wishing everyone:
Peace...
On earth!

Jeanine

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Tinkering with some Dollar store match boxes over the weekend and came up with some petite pretties.
I used some French book paper and religious images found on Etsy to dress them up. Slide open the box and...
You find a little surprise inside.  A small square religious metal - also made using the Etsy images.
These would be sweet to give as a gift, but I must admit...these are for me!

Jeanine
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I've had this vintage milk bottle carrier for a couple of years now.  I dress it up and down depending upon the season.  I gave it a quick holiday makeover and have it on the trunk we use as a coffee table in our livingroom.
I made the wood pieces quite a few years ago and break them out every December.  
I added some Mason jars and festive candy to add a touch of color.
A quick update to a favorite vintage piece!

Jeanine
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