Rambling Renovators

Time 2020-11-05 13:08:01

Web Name: Rambling Renovators

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It's November 1st and just like that, we switch from talking about fall to talking about all things holiday. I don't mind... having to stay at home, there's going to be many more moments to sit, savour, and enjoy the Christmas season. And there will be lots of time to craft! Today, I'm joining 20+ bloggers on the Seasonal Simplicity tour and sharing our DIY holiday craft projects. I'm sharing this easy 3D Hot Cocoa Sign. Isn't it the cutest? It's super simple to put together and it's a fun excuse to get crafty and make something with your hands. I'm even providing a free printable to get you started. Truth be told, I only enjoy one or two cups of cocoa each winter but I have a daughter that absolutely loves it. She would have one every day if I let her! Creating a hot chocolate or beverage station is a must for the holidays. It'll be easy to put together those lattes, hot teas, and cocoas if everything is in one handy spot. A sign lets guests know to help themselves - and makes things prettier! A hot cocoa sign is nothing new but what makes this one extra fun is it's 3D quality. Polymer clay is something I always seem to have on hand and it was just what I needed for this project. This oven-baked clay is easy to work with and even if your creations don't turn out perfect, they are still cute! For this sweets and drinks sign, I decided to make mini donuts with icing, and a cup of cocoa with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. I just used my hands to mold and shape the clay until it looked right. The candy canes and ribbon were made by first rolling a red 'tube' and white 'tube', then braiding them together, and then rolling that braid into one long striped tube, and bending it into shape. To give the sign structure, I mounted the print onto a 7"x9" canvas board I bought at the dollar store. White glue might cause the paper to wrinkle and a glue stick might not be strong enough to hold the paper so I used spray adhesive. My husband used to build architectural models and he swears this is the best product for adhering light weight materials to one another. Be sure to use it in a well-ventilated space and protect the area from overspray. I've created this hot cocoa station in our basement wet bar. I've been eager to dress this area for the holidays. It's picturesque and the floating shelves are the perfect area to display seasonal artwork and decor. I have to say this sign turned out even cuter than I thought it would. The 3D clay objects lend a tactile quality and really grab your attention. I've displayed the canvas board on a gold desktop easel (here's a similar one). It adds a little bit of holiday bling. Ready to make your own 3D Hot Cocoa Sign? You can customize this by making whatever shapes you want, or incorporate your holiday colours.3D Hot Cocoa SignMaterials and Tools: - Polymer clay in red, white, and brown Bake the clay according to manufacturer instructions. Generally, bake for 15 mins per 1/4" thickness. If some objects are smaller/thinner, remove them from the oven earlier. Set aside to cool. Print the hot cocoa sign. This PDF has been sized to 7"x9". Print it at actual size on a 8.5"x11" sheet of paper and cut to 7"x9". If you've been reading here a while, you know my love for plaid runs deep. Plaid and all its variations - tartan, windowpane, gingham, buffalo check - I love them all. So it happens, I've been on the search for a plaid outdoor mat for a while.After werelaid our walkwaypainted our front porchthis summer, I knew I wanted a new welcome mat at the front door. But findingone with a modern plaid design and contemporary colours was a challenge.And then I remembered... I had aSociety 6 shopand could just design my own welcome mat! Read all the way through for details on the 40% off sale11/2 to 11/8 for this welcome mat!As a bonus for Rambling Renovators readers, click here to get $15 off your first purchase in my Society6 shop. If you're not familiar with Society 6, it's a site where you can upload your original artwork and have it printed on almost anything from pillows to phone cases. You can then make those products available for anyone to shop and earn a small commission. my own shop, I offer select home decor products and travel photography prints. But the great thing is, if you like my design but want it on a different product, say on an iPhone case, just let me know and I can make that product available instantly! But let's get back to this outdoor welcome mat... Plaid Outdoor Mat Rug Design and Construction I am SO impressed with this rug! It features a looped vinyl with a latex backing. The rug has some weight and doesn't feel flimsy. I think it'll do a good job of staying put, won't slide around, or be tossed easily by the wind. Most outdoor rugs I've had are made of coir and unfortunately they wear very easily and look their colour quickly. In contrast, the colours on this rug are vibrant and stay true to my design. You can see how it's captured even the slightest variations in dark blue and light blue. Durability The loops are firm and attached securely to the latex backing. I think the looped design will do a good job of trapping dirt. I imagine that this rug will be easy to clean, with just a quick shake or washing down with a hose. Sizing This size is the 30"x20". Society6 just started offering a 36"x24" size and I would have ordered that if it was available earlier. This size is good for a single door, but if you have sidelights on either side of your door like we do, you might want to opt for the larger rugs. Do you like to layer your outdoor rugs? You can definitely do that with this mat! A typical standard 18"x30" welcome mat would look great layered on the larger 36"x24" Society6 mat. Pricing and Canadian Delivery - and a 40% off sale! For the quality of the mat, I think the price is excellent. Society 6 prices are in US $ but even with the exchange, it's a fair price. In addition to the rugs, I LOVE theirnew smartphone caseswith hidden spot for a credit card AND mirror! There's lots of options for gifting. The welcome mats are produced in the US. For reference, I ordered the mat on Oct.9th, it shipped out Oct.22nd, and landed on my doorstep on Oct.29th. There were no additional duties either! And lucky readers -from Nov.2 to Nov.8 you can enjoy 40% Off Throw Pillows, Throw Blankets + Welcome Mats + 30% Off Everything Else! I'm sure I'm not the only plaid outdoor rug enthusiast, so I've put together a whole collection for you to shop! This collection features various plaid designs in modern colour palettes. And I've incorporated some holiday colours that I think would be a great addition to your Christmas exterior decor! For a limited time, I'm also offering custom colour combinations. If there's a particular colour you wanted, let me know and I can create a rug just for you. I hope you enjoy these welcome mats and all of the products in my online shop. I've had fun designing them (and I think I'll have to do a stripes collection for summer!) Love the high contrast palette in this homeA fun and easy DIY. I think a dozen of these clustered on a holiday mantel would look so pretty.This Norwegian home is very cozy. On a side note, I've seen those shearling chairs everywhere. Are you a fan of the look?I don't getthis.No railings, steep incline, insufficient landing area, a gaping open hole to the basement, unsafe, and definitely against Toronto building code. But it's adored on Instagram?Gosh, I lovemodern additions on stone houses My new favourite work from home pant. Comfy yet pulled together, and it has pockets big enough to hold my phone. Have you thought of a colour scheme for your holiday decor? I like howwhite decorationslook I had a craving for something warm and cheesy and made these as an afternoon snack. It did not disappoint. Easily my favourite appetizer recipe ever. She's donea lot of workin two years Gah, this house tour is amazing! I've been reading her book too and there's so many great tips. It would make a perfect gift for the home decor lover on your list. There's so many things to love about this modern kitchen. In particular, I like the small tile and built in niches. Very unexpected! Has the snow arrived where you are? We've had some very chilly weather here in Toronto and I expect to see snowflakes very soon. That has put me in the mood to start decorating for Christmas. As soon as Halloween is over, you can bet I'll be pulling out the decor boxes! One area I always look forward to decorating is the stairwell. Have you wondered how to hang garland on stairs? It's very easy to do provided you have the right materials and tools. I took these photos last Christmas but forgot to share them but now the time is right. Bookmark this info for when you're ready to decorate your staircase! Note: this post contains affiliate links for shopping convenience. I love decorating the interior of our home for Christmas. There are a few areas that seem to get all of the attention. The mantel, the tree, even the porch and exterior- they seem like obvious places to decorate but the staircase at Christmas? Not the first place that comes to mind! So why should you decorate your stairs for Christmas? Many homes have the stairs situated near the front door of the home. For that reason, you can decorate this unexpected spot and welcome your guests with holiday cheer as soon as they step inside. A stairway garland also helps to carry your Christmas decor to other floors of your home. Decor on the staircase ties the main floor and upstairs or downstairs together and gives your entire house a Christmas feeling. I've used faux garlands but you can definitely use real live garlands as well. Be aware that live garlands won't stay fresh for long (maybe two weeks at most indoors) and they will drop their needs on your stairs which could be a falling hazard. Stair Christmas Decorations I started decorating the stairs for Christmas in our last home and learned some valuable tips over the years. But before I share the method I used to hang my stair garland, there are a few questions to consider: How much garland do I need for a staircase? This depends on three things: (1) the length of your stair handrail or bannister, (2) the length of the garland, and (3) whether you will swag the garland or not. You will want to have garland at least as long as your handrail. As well, if you want to have your garland swagged like in the first image above, your garland should be 1.5 times the length of your handrail. Finally, if you want to have some of the garland hanging down at the beginning or end of the bannister, add about 3' to that length for either end.For example, for an 8' long bannister, with swagged garland hanging to the floor at beginning, you will need (8 x 1.5) + 3 = 15' of garland. Can I combine garlands? Absolutely! Layering two or more garlands will create a lush and full look. Additionally, you can combine real and faux garlands, or garlands of greenery with other materials such as beads or berries. It depends on the look you want to achieve. Here are some garland pairings that I think would work well together: The Damage-Free Way to Hang Stair Garland Now you're ready to decorate. Note that I've shown this garland hanging off the bannister and against a wall. If your stairs are more open, with balusters (also known as spindles or pickets) on one or both sides, the installation is the same.You can make your garland as simple or as elaborate as you like. Keep in mind the size of your stairwell. For narrow stairs, you won't want to have a garland that's too full or wide that makes it difficult to walk up the stairs. Step 1: Gather needed supplies to hang your garlandThe most basic garland will require these materials: Something to tie the garland to the handrail. I like to use these garland twist ties. With faux needles and a deep green colour, they blend in with your garland. They also twist very tightly and leave no damage on your handrail. You can also use green Velcro plant ties green zip ties (though you may need to connect two zip tiestogether depending on the thickness of your handrail Depending on the full length of garland you need, you may need to string two or more garlands together. This is best done before you attach the garland to the bannister. Connect the two garlands using either the zip ties or the floral wire. Step 3: Attach garland to the handrail Starting at one end of the handrail, use thegarland twist tiesto affix the garland to the handrail. Space the ties evenly around 2.5' apart. Use any brackets or spindles to your advantage, attaching the ties to them, so that the garland doesn't fall or slide down. Be sure to attach the garland so it hangs on the side or bottom of the handrail, not the top, so that you can still hold the handrail when walking up or down the stairs. Use additional twist ties to connect the largest and heaviest elements. I like to attach these directly to the handrail and not the garland, so there is not extra weight bringing the garland down. Spread out the leaves or needles of the garland to hide where the accessories are attached. Tuck these smaller accents in and around the garland. You should be able to secure them by tucking them behind or along the handrail. Add additional twist ties if needed. You might want to use clusters of pinecones, berries, or ornaments to bring colour and texture to the garland. Cut a piece of floral wire about two feet long. Use the wire to create the cluster and hold the pinecones together. Then use the excess wire to attach the cluster to the garland. ornaments. I find satin ribbon (use at least 1.5" wide) especially pretty against the more textured elements. You can also use the bows to hide the wires and twist ties. And just like that, you've created a pretty and eye catching stair garland. Get creative with your garland. Decorate it with colours in your scheme. Make it modern or traditional. Here's a few supplies you might consider using. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.***Looking for more holiday decor tips? Check out these posts: It happens every year. I start to pull out my Christmas decor and think how bored I am ofsome of my decorations. I've had many of my ornaments and garlands for well over a decade so using the same items over and over can feel a little tired and unimaginative.But there's no reason to start from scratch when you're craving a change in your holiday decor. Justlike a new pair of earrings or a stylish blouse can enliven a whole outfit,sometimes all it takes is a few new pieces to make your decor feel fresh. Here'sa few current and trendy neutral Christmas decorationsI've recently spotted. These stylish accents will work with any holiday style.Grab them now because they're bound to sell out quick!Note: affiliate links have been used in this post for shopping convenience Neutral Christmas DecorNo matter what your holiday style, ensure you have a few neutral Christmas decor pieces. You can use them long after the holidays have passed to give your home a wintry feel. This printable winter landscape is a quick and budget-friendly way to add instant ambience. Display it as a large focal point above the mantel, or in a vintage frame by your bedside. It's cool, neutral hues work with any type of decor. These bell-shaped scented candles might be my favourite accessory yet. I love the large scale of them and how attractive they look, lid on or off. Hanging iron bellswere definitely a trending item last Christmas. I think they're a classic though and can be used in so many ways. Hang them from your front door wreath or display them on a shelf for vintage appeal. TheseClear hurricane candle holdersare so attractive when displayed en masse. The mix of large and small sizes appear collected over time. You can't buy just one! A pair of theseAntler candlestick holderwould look just lovely on a sideboard or a mantel. I like the breezy quality of thispotted faux pine tree. It's makes a statement without overwhelming your display. Have you ever seen a stocking more chic than this faux fur stocking in Deer print? The warm cream and caramel tones are unexpected yet feel perfectly wintery. The pom pom adds a playful touch! You don't need to go overboard with all of your Christmas decor. Thisstriped doormatis a stylish and classic way to welcome your guests. Functional and modern, thisbronze stocking holderis an understated way to hold those stockings on the mantel. How adorable are these golden wreath ornaments? These would add sophistication to your tree, or use them as unique gift toppers. Anantler decorative objectcan bring a rustic touch to your coffee table, bookshelf, or mantel Thiseucalyptus garlandis a decorating staple. Mix it with fresh winter greens on your tabletop or mantel. I think it would look lovely on a staircase garland too! JOIN OURNEWSLETTERSign up to receive design ideas, subscriber only exclusives and moreSend it my way!

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