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
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.
There’s no place like home for the holidays! I meant to share this sooner but wow, the days are flying by! Part 1 of decorating our exterior French doors included beautiful pine garland and wreaths…
but paired with Part 2 really completes the look and guests from the real life holiday home tour just loved it! Do you know Shelley from House of Smiths? You do now! That girl is so creative! And while it’s closed for the holidays, you’ll want to check out the House of Smiths Designs for some cute cute cute decorative vinyl accents to start the new year. You’ll notice the addition of metallic polka dots with SO many cute ideas.
My mixed metallic polka dots are a part of my holiday door decor but they’ll definitely be lasting until well into the new year too…imagine patio accents in gold, silver, bronze to go with our aged bronze patio furniture or metallic balloons for a summer party on the patio. I can’t wait…they won’t be coming down anytime soon.
Mine came on large sheets in different sizes. Application is just like applying stickers, only easily removable!
Pretty and festive!
Lenzie’s beautiful tree for the Christmas Tree Party & Contest