First Christmas project.

I know I'm supposed to wait till after next week but I just can't help myself, the Christmas crafting has started in the Gilster residence! It's not a finished product, but here is the base of it and I think it's fun that you can even add some of your own personal details to it and make it your own.

Our DIY Christmas table runner :) 

What you will need…

- 15" faux wreathes (found these at the dollar tree!)

- Quart size mason jars (smart & final)

- Wire cutting scissors

- Small votive candles

- Any other fun accessories for your arrangement

You will find that the 15" wreathes are a little too big so we used heavy duty scissors to cut the wire & form it around our mason jars. In doing this it will make your wreaths look much fuller! 

Whalla!! You are basically done, it's a clean/easy project & looks really good. It's not 100% complete yet, I still need to go buy some candles to place inside the major jars & some sort of runner for our table. I'm hoping of scoring some lace doilies to use or just grabbing some burlap :)

Later, I added some of these bark candles that I got as a gift from Crate & Barrel. Pine cones could also be a fun addition to your Christmas runner! Now get crafting :)

Yummy Christmas DIY

When in doubt, Pinterest it out! (creative, I know, I'll be here all week). If you don't have one already, give yourself a Pinterest account for Christmas. You will thank me later. It is full of so many cute and creative ideas including this fun DIY Christmas gift.

Hot cocoa in a jar!

So simple for your friends and loved ones!! ..And who doesn't love a warm cup of hot chocolate around the holidays? Here's what you need..

// Mason Jar glasses (I bought the 1 quart size but they are a little too big, if you are feeling generous, go for it!).

// Mini marshmallows

// Peppermint candy canes (crush them up and sprinkle them between the cocoa and mallows for an extra fun layer).

// Your favorite hot chocolate mix.

Enjoy!!