09 December 2008

Christmas Garland Makeover


A few weeks ago Boo Mama recommended this awesome blog. It was packed full of great information telling all of us how to make the "Most Wonderful Christmas Garland Ever!" I had to check it out. Wow! She really inspired me to plump up my Christmas garland. Hobby Lobby just happened to be having a sale. With inspiration and 50% off garland in hand, I set out to redo my fireplace decor. It was so fun!


This is what my garland has looked like for the past 8 years. Not too bad.

I always just used one strand of garland.
(This picture was from 2006. My, how my girls have grown!)

Before the makeover:



Now, I use 3 strands of garland.

It gives the fireplace a much fuller look don't you think?



After the makeover:



I bought 2 extra things of garland. They were on sale for $3.50

I found 3 sprigs of berries and leaves that I liked. I think they were on sale for $4 each.

And then I saw the cool red garland. (It reminds me of my daughter's 70's style earrings) It was $21 each. Yikes! But it was on sale for 50% off. I liked it much better at $11.


Nester has the best instructions. I just combined the garlands, wound the lights and placed on my mantle. Since my fireplace is made out of austin stone, I couldn't bear to drive screws into it. So, I improvised with soup cans and my heavy iron candlesticks. They are keeping the garland on the mantle...until Christmas...I hope!




Thanks for stopping by. Nester, thank you for the inspiration!
Christmas blessings to ya'll!

Joyfully,

Kristi

42 comments:

  1. ErikaDecember 9, 2008 at 11:39 PM

    What a beautiful fireplace! And your garland looks great. Gotta love the Nester for havving this party. I'm getting so many great ideas!

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEDecember 9, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    It is great...You did a good job with the soup cans...!

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  3. jeanne @ Inspiring IdeasDecember 9, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    Great garland - love your blog banner!!

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  4. Girly StuffDecember 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    It looks fabulous! 3 makes such a difference! I love your Austin stone.

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  5. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyDecember 10, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    LOVE all the red touches...the berries, the loopey garland AND then the pretty leaves. Very nice!

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  6. Denise K.December 10, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    Oh your mantel looks so pretty! I love how full it is and all the pretty goodies inside! You did a beautiful makeover! Merry Christmas and blessings to you! :-)

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  7. Sassy GalDecember 10, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous garland....you did a FAB job!!!! LOVE it.

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  8. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartDecember 10, 2008 at 4:34 AM

    Ooooo! Very pretty my friend. I want a fireplace just for the sake of decorating it at Christmas lol.
    Hugs.

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  9. edieDecember 10, 2008 at 4:38 AM

    Turned out perfect....and I'm a big fan of the star!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 7:42 AM

    Love your garland, and fireplace is beautiful... Love the make over.

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  11. The Garvie FamilyDecember 10, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks for the nice comment. I love the "cool red garland" that you twisted in there. I'm going to have to try that on mine. Happy Holidays!!

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  12. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowDecember 10, 2008 at 8:18 AM

    You did a great job- I love that you used soup cans! Your stockings are awesome.

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  13. MelanieDecember 10, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful, Kristi! And I love that Austin stone... it makes the best mantals.

    happy WFW!

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  14. Creations from my heartDecember 10, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Your garland is beautiful, and so are your two daughters! Blessings...Sherry

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  15. The NesterDecember 10, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    THAT FIREPLACE!!!!

    girl, it is FAB O! And the garland makes it even that much better--loved seeing the previous years!

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  16. HollyDecember 10, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Oh my. Oh sorry, let me wipe up the drool that just landed on your austin stone. I love it! The garland looks great...soup cans! Who would've thought? Thanks for stopping by.

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  17. Decor To AdoreDecember 10, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    Your garland is so lush and pretty. I absolutely adore it! Cute girls too.

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  18. LisaDecember 10, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Your stone fireplace is beautiful! I really like that red garland you mixed in, so fun!
    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  19. CMBDecember 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Isn't amazing what a little "more" garland can do? Yours looks great...beautiful fireplace!

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  20. CMBDecember 10, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! Isn't amazing what a little "more" garland can do? Yours looks great...beautiful fireplace!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    That's beautiful! Love your fireplace!

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  22. AmyDecember 10, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Oh my! I LOVE your fireplace and the decorations you have. The garland is divine. Good job!

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  23. Carry GraceDecember 10, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    Hey Kristi, I love your garland, but my favorite part is the red garland that you added to it.

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  24. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    I just love your entire mantle - just gorgeous!

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  25. The Busy Blaine'sDecember 10, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    Thanks for the comment! Love your blog and your mantel. My very best friend lives in Texas and until recently worked at Baylor hospital.My life verse is Phil 4:13 and my husbands is Joshua 24:15 so what a delight it was when I looked at your blog and the very first thing my eyes did see was the word of God. He is sooo good!

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  26. Ms. ElaineDecember 10, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    Wow, this is so pretty. One of the prettiest I have seen while browsing the contest

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  27. Judy @ In His GripDecember 10, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    Yes, I figure the plumper the garland the better. Great job!

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  28. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Wow! Now that's a mantel. And that fireplace...gorgeous.

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  29. ChrisDecember 10, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    How beautiful! The stockings look just perfect with it!

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  30. ::Traci::December 10, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    Oh, your fireplace makes me want to curl up w/ some tea.

    Beautiful!

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  31. KarenDecember 10, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    that looks spectacular! Very pretty!

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  32. This Little HenDecember 10, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Kristi thank you so much for the kind compliment! But WOW your fireplace is BEAUTIFUL everything about how it is decoarted really is gorgeous!

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  33. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    I wish hobby lobby would come out west!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  34. BrendaDecember 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    Beautiful Garlands! You asked a question on my blog regarding the Home sign. It is vinyl lettering that I applied!

    Thanks for stopping by!
    You have a great blog!

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  35. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 10, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Gorgeous fireplace and garland to match. It looked good before, but the extra additons upped it's umph power! :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  36. The Style SistersDecember 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    Very nice. I love the before and after pics. Just beautiful

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  37. Astrid in Bristling AcresDecember 11, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Truly absolutely fabulous! Great garland make-over!

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  38. GretchenDecember 11, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    wow! what a fireplace!
    gorgeous!!!

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  39. AmydeanneDecember 11, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    goregous job!

    I lucked out last year and got Micheals 90% off sale here and got my stuff for like $2. a piece, so i was thrilled with that.. of course we're busy renovating so I cant put it up hppppppttt

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  40. SandyDecember 11, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    Oh so beautiful!!!

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  41. To The Moon and BackDecember 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Wow! Looks beautiful!

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  42. UnknownDecember 12, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    A beautiful fireplace! And a fabulous garland! It is so pretty, and I love your star.

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