Star of Bethlehem Wreath

Did you catch yesterday's project? As I mentioned, I didn't end up using the button star as an ornament. Rather, it found a home on something that would get a little more exposure. That brings us to the twelfth project of The 25 Projects of Christmas - a Star of Bethlehem Wreath. 

Not only does it remind you of what Christmas is really about without being too overt, but it also brings just the right rustic touch to our front door. This wreath is easy on the eyes, easy on the wallet, and very easy to make as well.

Vintage Button Ornament Tutorial

Today is the 11th day of The 25 Projects of Christmas: a Vintage Button Ornament. Earlier this week I used a few of my grandma's vintage buttons to make a garland for the tree and today I'll be using a few more. No need to use vintage buttons if you don't have jars of them sitting around though; brand new buttons will work just fine haha. 

I like it. I like it a lot actually. Read on for instructions on how to make it for yourself!

The Homemade Holiday Giveaway Winner!

A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in our very first giveaway here at Spool and Spoon! I'm sure you've all been on pins and needles awaiting the news of who our winner is. If I could, I'd have awarded everyone a prize just to express my gratitude. Nevertheless, the big day has arrived -- all entries have been verified and a winner has been chosen! 

::drum roll please::

Entry number 84 - Christine R. 

Congratulations, Christine!! Look for an email announcing the good news! 

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Crocheted Button Garland

The tenth of The 25 Projects of Christmas is the perfect combo of two of my favorite crafty things -- vintage buttons & crochet! Hooray for a super easy and incredibly unique crocheted button garland. 

This garland adds not only interest but also a ton of sentiment to our tree. All of the buttons used were from my Nanny's vintage button collection. She's also the one who taught me how to crochet so it's a double reminder of how much I love her and wish she (and my Pop-pop) could be with us for the holidays.  Read on for the full tutorial!

Insta Replay Monday #10

It's Monday, how about some Instagram recaps? I love holiday weeks because it's all but a guarantee that there will be tons of high points for our household and there were. (Insert silly grinning Jess here) In addition to a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared by my mother in law, we decked the halls and our Christmas tree, found some insane Black Friday deals at the craft stores, then enjoyed another Thanksgiving dinner with very close friends and their family, and finally this girl gets to wear matching shoes again! Woot woot! 

You saw mine, now let me see yours! (Eww, that sounded gross.) Follow along @Spool_and_Spoon on Instagram so I can follow you!

By the way, have you entered the Homemade Holiday giveaway? It ends soon and I don't want you to miss it. Any one of you can win and I can't wait to make it happen! 

Spool and Sisal Tree Ornament Tutorial

Does anyone feel like Christmas is right around the corner? I guess I better press fast forward on the rest of The 25 Projects of Christmas. Seeing as decorating the Christmas Tree is probably one of my most favorite aspects of the season, I wanted to share another ornament tutorial - the Spool and Sisal Tree.

These ornaments are easily finished in about 10 minutes flat so read on to learn how to take your ordinary bottle brush trees from ho-hum to ho-ho. 

The Homemade Holiday Giveaway

So how much turkey did you eat? I haven't felt this stuffed since, well, this time last year haha. Yesterday wasn't all about the food though. It was spent cherishing the things we have and the people we share them with. And then Black Friday comes along and ruins all of those feelings of gratefulness. How do we go from being super thankful to incredibly greedy in 24 hours? To ease the chaos and make everything a bit more special, consider making it a Homemade Holiday with my very first giveaway. 

One very lucky winner will win:

one $20 gift card to Michaels

one set of Martha Stewart treat bags & one set of treat boxes

one set of Martha Stewart glitters

one set of handmade Christmas cards

one lot of crafting embellishments

Entering is easy as pie. You've got quite a few ways to do it in the Rafflecopter widget below. (If you're reading this in your inbox or through an RSS reader and can't see the app, click here to be taken directly to Spool and Spoon.)

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Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor! Tee hee, Hunger Games dork right here...