home decor – Boho + Beck

Modern DIY Christmas Ornaments In Less Than 5 Minutes

Hi Loves! Happy FRIYAY! I hope you all had an amazing week and are gearing up for a fun weekend. Go ahead an grab yourself some eggnog, turn that Christmas music up and lets talk EASY PEASY Christmas Ornaments. I literally made these ornaments in less that five minutes. They are so fun and modern just like I like the Christmas vibe in my house this year. You can put these on your tree or hang them from an old piece of birch like I did. I hope you guys love these Modern DIY Christmas Ornaments that I made in less than 5 minutes.

Step 1: Gather your supplies. You can buy all of your supplies from Joanns. They have the best assortment and make every project I make affordable. Don’t forget your coupons!

-Eucalyptus Sprigs: flocked, glittery, or original
–Set Of Glass Ornaments: I got the largest size- since I had to fit the sprigs and pinecones through the tiny hole in the top
–Mini Pinecones
–Twine

Step 2: Put your clipped Eucalyptus sprigs into your glass ornaments and add your pinecones. I cut my sprigs so they were all various sizes. 4″ seemed to be the best length so that they curl a bit. String your twine of choice through the top of the ornament. Place these beauties on your tree or you can make a wall hanging like I did instead.

These are so simple! I don’t know about you but I love quick and easy DIY projects that I can do while the baby is napping. It just has to be under 30 minutes for this mamma. I hope you all have an amazing weekend! Please share your pictures of your ornaments with me. I love to see all the beauty you guys are creating.

I SO appreciate you stopping by today. It means the world to me when you spend just a few minutes here on the blog with me.

Xo, Andie

Here are a few other DIY projects you may want to check out:

Modern DIY Christmas Wreath In 3 Easy Steps
Cozy Christmas Tree in 7 Easy Steps

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Christmas Traditions, Christmas Decor, and Much More

Happy first day of December! Go grab yourself a hot baileys and hot chocolate and lets chat Christmas traditions. What is it about Christmas time that gives us all the warm and fuzzy feels. Is it the twinkly lights on the tree, or the presents we look forward to every year, the baking, or is it the wonder and joy it brings to our kiddos? I can’t believe its here, that means 24 more sleeps until Christmas morning. I really love this time of year as long as I am organized and get as much decorating and shopping done before December. Once December hits I want to have all of my extra time to spend creating Christmas memories and traditions with my family. Two of my most favorite things about Christmas are the Christmas Traditions, The Christmas Decor, and much more.

Do you guys have vivid Christmas memories in your head from when you were a kid. Were there a handful of things that you did every year that you always looked forward to. When I think back on my childhood I have such fond memories of going and picking out an ornament, advent calendars, opening one present on Christmas Eve, decorating cookies with my mom, and going and looking a Christmas lights. We did so many fun things and I think that is why I always have that warm and fuzzy feeling as Christmas is approaching. Now that I have my own family I have been trying to decide on what traditions to do every year. My son is one and a half so this will be the first Christmas that he will really know what is going on and it is so much more fun. Here are some awesome traditions that I have decided to incorporate into our holiday every year. I hope some of these traditions you can also share with your families, and I hope they give your kiddos something to remember and look forward to year after year.

-Go and cut down the Christmas tree and decorate the day after Thanksgiving
-Go and pick out an ornament every year
-Christmas box to open on Christmas Eve. Could include new pajamas, book, a movie, hot chocolate, or popcorn. Fun things to throw on when we hop in the car to go look at Christmas lights. After we get home from looking at lights we watch a Christmas movie
-White Elephant with family on Christmas Eve
-Elf on The Shelf
-Breakfast with Santa-most cities will host something fun like this. Check around in your area, its so much better than going to a mall to get Santa photos and waiting in the long line.
-Advent Calendar-regular one with candy or goodies or an activity advent calendar
-Ginger bread house decorating
-Letter writing to Santa
-Give back-donate toys, give out stockings or jackets to the homeless
-25 days of books. Wrap 25 books and unwrap one every day until Christmas. You can find cheap books at TJ Maxx or Amazon
-Ice Skating
-Bake cookies for Santa
-Mariah Carey’s Christmas album on REPEAT

Please share some of you favorite Christmas traditions with me below. I love to hear what other are doing with their littles during this special time. I hope you all ease into this holiday season with no stress and lots of fun.

Xo, Andie

Modern DIY Christmas Wreath in 3 Easy Steps

Hi Friends! I hope everyone had an amazing Holiday weekend and ate until your pants were to tight. We had a great one and got a lot accomplished around the house which was much needed. It was nice to be with Nick and Beckett for fours days straight, that never happens so I cherished every minute. So excited to share with you guys how to make a Modern DIY Christmas Wreath in 3 Easy Steps. I hope you will give it a try. I decided to do most of my décor in metallic this year to switch it up from the traditional red and white I usually do. I am really into the modern home style vibes these days.

Step 1: Gather your supplies. I went to Joann’s on my lunchbreak (YES EVERYTHING WAS 50% OFF) and grabbed:

–Rose gold hoop found in the floral department
–Greenery (3 stems-I used lambs ear stems)
–Shiny stems (1 or 2 stems depending on how full you want it)
–Sign for center-I found this one in the Christmas section
–Green floral wire with cutter
–Few pieces of yarn

Step 2: Adhere the floral stems. Take your floral wire and wrap it around your greenery twisting as you go. Make sure it is tight so that your greenery is on there nicely. Next take more floral wire and add your Metallic stems. I chose these champagne balls and some rose gold sprigs that I thought were adorable. I wrapped wire where I knew a leaf would be covering it to ensure it was not noticeable.

Step 3: Add your sign. I was able to get my sign to stay on by taking some beige yarn and wrapping it on both sides of the wood frame and then securing it tightly to the hoop.

That’s it you guys! So quick and easy. Every year I search far and wide for a Christmas Wreath. I have yet to find one I like so creating your own is the way to go. I had this baby done in 20 short minutes and it was less than $30 with supplies left-over to make another one. I hope you will give it a try and please send me pictures.

I hope you guys are enjoying my DIY and home décor tips

Xo, Andie

Cozy Christmas Tree in 7 Easy Steps

Christmas time is upon us. Let the craziness begin! As we wrapped up Thanksgiving I started feeling sad to say goodbye to fall which is my most favorite time of year. Its always an interesting transition since we go from giving thanks and feeling so grateful to the season of spending lots of money on excessive items that really nobody needs. Don’t get me wrong I love Christmas but the transition period normally takes me some time. This year I thought I would hit it head on and get some decorating done the day after Thanksgiving so that my nostalgia wouldn’t set it. I will also have more time to enjoy the beautiful decorations which is definitely my favorite part of the season.

Step 1: Go get yourself a beautiful tree. I really wanted to go cut down our tree since that is what my family always did growing up but the cut-it-yourself places closest to us take hours to get to. We settled for an adorable Christmas tree farm out in country that makes you feel those same festive vibes. They have hot popcorn, hot chocolate, and a few different photo set up areas for the kids. Beckett loved it and he had a blast picking it out. This is the first year in our new house so we were able to get a taller one this year since we have vaulted ceilings. We got ourselves an 8 ft. Douglas Fir which is my favorite kind of tree. Once we got it home we pounded the bottom of the stump with a hammer, this helps to activate the cells of the tree (at least that’s what the hubs tells me). This is a useful tip I learned and helps prolong your tree. Pop it in the tree base and bring it inside.

Step 2: Add a festive tree garland around your tree. I chose burlap this year. I found mine years back at Michael’s but Hobby Lobby also carries it. I twirled mine to give it a bit more texture.

Step 3: Add lights. I love clear lights as I am always drawn to the more classic Christmas style. We strung the lights between the burlap sections. We used about 2 rows of clear lights per section.

Step 4: Add a festive banner. I got mine a few years back from Paper Source. I also have another one that I made myself out of craft triangles and twine but I went with the metallic rose gold one this year. The banner tagged here is from Etsy and I love supported small businesses so check that one out.

Step 5: Add lots and lots of ornaments. I went with the modern neutral tree theme this year. All of my ornaments are from Hobby Lobby. I got round copper balls, some bigger faux fur balls to add some texture, some sparkly champagne balls, and some burlap balls to tie in the burlap garland. Try to get various textures and sizes if you plan to do all of the same shaped ornaments.

Step 6: Add your tree topper. I always do a handmade bow, this year I chose a see through gold ribbon for my bow. Every single year I go on the hunt for a modern tree topper and I have yet to find one that I like. If anyone sees a cute modern one PLEASE PLEASE send it my way as they are hard to come by. I love bows so this will do for me.

Step 7: Add your tree skirt. Mine is from Hobby Lobby and I went with a fuzzy textured one to tie in the with the fluffy ornaments on the tree. We shall see how long it takes for my dog to make this her permanent bed. I better get some presents under it ASAP.

That’s it! Super quick and easy and can be done in one afternoon. I love decorating for Christmas and we had a blast yesterday setting it all up. Now lets see how long it takes Beckett to pull all of the low ornaments off. I give it a day until my tree looks nothing like this. Ahhh mom life, its the best life. Happy Holidays to you and yours. I cant wait to see all of your trees, DM me your pictures.

NOT PICTURED: The copious amounts of Baileys and Hot Chocolate we consumed to get this tree looking just right.

Xo, Andie