Jingle-Filled Joy

As I wander the aisles at the craft store, I’m always tempted to buy a glass block to decorate. I’ve long loved the look of glass blocks, in the design of homes, and their appeal as a base for a home décor object could no longer be denied. Then I saw a tube of big red jingle bells one endcap over, and the deal was done. Few things scream “Christmas” to me like jingle bells!

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I “may” have mentioned once or a hundred times how instant gratification crafts are generally my favorites.  If I can make it in ten minutes or less, and end up with a great quality product, I’m sold. This fit those criteria, and now I’m hooked. I need one for every holiday.

To make this, I took the endcap off, stuffed the blocks full of jingle bells, and put the cap back on.  I had the “joy” and stars from Stampin’ Up a couple of years ago and had never found the perfect project for them.  You could easily buy a vinyl word or make it if you have a die-cutting machine, though.

Joy-Block-ChaosServedDailyTo finish it, I cut a piece of burlap the correct width and pulled the edge strings off to fray it. I wrapped it around, then tied a piece of red polka dot ribbon over the burlap, and showed it off to my favorite GI Joe. He even remembered to say it was “Super cute!” which is my goal when I show him my latest and greatest creations.

Now that you’ve survived the Black Friday crowds, why not spend a few minutes making a great addition to your Christmas décor?  I’m planning to spend my day at home crafting and cooking, away from the madness.  The madness of the masses, anyway…there’s no escaping the madness of my hooligans!

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About Megan

My various hats: mom to three crazy teens and one quirky dog, wife of 27 years to my retired GI Joe, and high school math teacher. After my husband's retirement from the Army, we've settled in the Pacific Northwest. Crafting, cooking, photography, and reading keep me sane (that's a relative term!) and I hope you'll enjoy following along as I navigate the chaos of life!
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15 Responses to Jingle-Filled Joy

  1. Marilyn Ueno says:

    I am totally with you on the quick and looking great creations! Love your JOY and shall be including it for my holidays – and as great hostess gifts – mahalo! Marilyn

  2. kATHY v. says:

    I’ll second GI Joe’s “super cute”. Love the burlap–adds such a cute, homey touch. I need to go shopping for glass blocks. (You realize you’re destroying my budget, right? LOL)

  3. Jo, My Gosh! says:

    Hi! Stopping by from the AF Wife’s MilSO Directory. I LOVE the craft… I’ve been looking for something easy and affordable for work gifts this year! I think I have found the winner!

  4. Stephanie A. says:

    This is so very pretty. Makes me want to get out the Christmas decorations this weekend.

  5. Jackie says:

    I love it & will certainly make some! Thanks 🙂

  6. Katie Drane says:

    Beautiful! I love this idea:)

  7. Barbara says:

    So pretty and very creative! Thanks for sharing at Keep Calm and Link Up! See you again Thursday night!
    Barbara at Chase the Star

  8. Heidi says:

    This looks like such a simple, and elegant project. I can’t wait until I get a silhouette machine (some day) so that I can cut some vinyl! Wait–I just checked your post. Those letters are stamped on? I just might be able to do that! (Pinning!)

  9. Jill says:

    That is so cute!!! I love that you put jingle bells inside! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation. I am featuring it tonight on my blog!
    Jill

  10. Hi,
    We just found your blog. This is so cute, JOY decorations are always great! We are co-hosting a link party with Adorned From Above that runs until Sunday and would love it if you would like this up and anything else you would like. Our blog is thebusybhive.blogspot.com
    Thanks,
    The Busy Bee’s
    Myrna and Joye.

  11. Hi Megan,
    This is the cutest brick. I love it. Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above
    Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee’s
    Linda @ With A Blast

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