Mary Tucciarone - Christmas Craft Inspirations

Mary Tucciarone's 1877 farmhouse in Connecticut is filled with her flea market finds which she crafts into gorgeous decor. The photos below are just a few from her BHG Christmas Ideas 2008 shoot. My favorite is the tree topper full of vintage crystals, rhinestones and pearls!






ohhhh if I only had a farmhouse!.......

Pearl Centerpiece - Southern Lady Holidays 2008

This wonderful floral centerpiece I found in the Southern Lady Holidays 2008 magazine is made using 2 containers. One holds the florals which sits in the 2nd glass container. The 2nd container is filled with hundreds of pearls and gold trim has been added to the outside top and bottom, which could be easily glued right on the glass. I am going to try this for my home. What a beautiful craft idea for a Christmas tablescape...

Latest Craft Project

Here is a little project I just completed:

Before: dark and dated

And after.

I used mod podge on new prints from Michaels to give them texture, then put a sealant on both the print and the newley painted frames, so they can handle the powder room. That was a fun and fast craft project.