Repurpose Items for Christmas Decor


I have so many Christmas decorations from years past and so much stuff from closing my store that I just cannot justify buying new and trendy Christmas decor.  So when a blogger friend said she was putting together a blog hop of about re-inventing items for Christmas decor, I thought…YES!  

Some of my favorite decor items are my collection of blue ball jars that belonged to my MIL.  I’ve also collected others over the years. 

 

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu blue ball jarsWhat better way to give them a fresh new display than to re-imagine them for Christmas??!  I had the perfect idea in mind.  A quick trip to the local Dollar Tree and I was ready to go!

Our local Dollar Tree was stocked with wonderful items for Christmas! 

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu Dollar Tree supplies

All of these things were…yes…ONE DOLLAR!  

I had so much fun switching out the items and creating different vignettes.  If you don’t have any ball jars, just grab some other suitable vessels.  Like these cannisters I purchased for My Tuscan Inspired Kitchen reveal.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu copper cannisters

And if you don’t have a ball jar, Dollar Tree to the rescue! They had these cute little glass items for a dollar each!

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu Dollar Tree glass

Start by adding your snow to the jar or bowl.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu Dollar Tree snow

If you have a neutral Christmas theme, you can use white bottle brush trees.  Just set them on top of the snow.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu white bottle brush trees

Add color with other little doodads like these tiny presents that I found for 50% off at Hobby Lobby.  They were $1.49.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu presents

 

                       

If you like more color, use green trees or a combination of trees.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu green and white bottle brush trees

 Add color and little props to suit your style.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu trees and presents

No. 3 just renovated and moved into the cutest little camper.  So I made this little guy for her.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu camper truck and tree

I did have to put some support under the cute little truck and camper as they were substantially heavier than the trees and presents.  They actually sunk in the snow!  Lol…DIY to the rescue.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu support

I added a little cardboard box to the bowl first.  then I positioned the items and added the snow.

You can add additional color to your Ball globe with a cute but simple bow.

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu Dollar Tree snow ball

I’m very happy with how this quick little project turned out. 

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu camper truck and tree and santa

It took about 10 minutes and added so much Christmas spirit to a little corner of my home!  And the best part is that I simply chose to repurpose some everyday items for Christmas!

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu ball jars and trees

Below is the link to the other projects completed by my blogger friends!  A huge thank you to Allison O’Dell from American School of Charm for coordinating this hop.  I can’t wait to browse these great ideas!

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  1. Renee Barton says:

    Thanks for sharing the different ways you can remake it with different supplies!!

Repurpose Items for Christmas Decor

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