Merry Christmas, friends! I hope you have an amazing and happy holiday surrounded by family and friends, full of laughter and love.
I’m taking a few days off to celebrate with my family and will see you soon! I invite you to take a look around at the DIYShowOff Project Gallery or DIYShowoffHomeTour for some DIY inspiration for 2014. Thank you so much for your friendships, kindness and support this past year. You’re the best part of blogging! xoxo
Hi everyone! All set for the holidays? Have some last minute finishing touches to attend to? Ready to show off your holiday DIY?
Here’s a recap from DIYShowOff this week in case you missed something:
Easy DIY Christmas Tree Bell Ornaments
Polka Dot Christmas French Doors
a few of my 2013 favorite things
Christmas Tree Link Party & Contest – link up your tree for a chance to win $100
Party time! Let’s see your DIY projects!
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Libby’s Christmas Tree for the Christmas Tree Contest & Party
Christmas is nearly here! These DIY pipe cleaner Christmas tree bells are super easy and a fun last minute craft…with a rich velvet-y look and real ringing bells. They’d be so cute in a variety of colors to coordinate with any Christmas theme.
Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Bell Ornament Materials:
Tutorial:
Starting near the bottom of the cone, I simply pushed in my pipe cleaner and spiraled around the cone, again tucking the pipe cleaner’s end into the Styrofoam. Repeat as needed. I used three colors to create an ombrè effect. I even braided a few different colors for a different look. I didn’t, but you can use hot glue as needed. 
Add a smidge of hot glue to the top of a bell and insert into the bottom center of the Styrofoam cone to create a ‘bell’ tree trunk.
Embellish: using hot glue or straight pins, add a tree topper or pipe cleaner monogram.
Spritz with Krylon Glitter blast for a little sparkle.
Easy. Simple. Pretty. Fun. 
Then..frame your creation with a pretty Christmas ornament frame.
Create a matching (no sew) ruffled tree skirt.
DIY Ruffled Tree Skirt Tutorial
See more inspiration at Holiday DIY/Decor Favorites from Christmas Past.