Joy to the World

Christmas time is in the air! Especially since we woke to a skiff of snow this beautiful, freezing Sunday morning! Taft got me into the Christmas spirit when he started listening to Christmas music on Friday evening! I CANNOT wait for Christmas this year! Our very first Christmas together! I know it may seem kind of cheesy but when you have your first Christmas with your husband/wife you will understand! I just love this time of year! It is the best! I just love that you can spend time with those you love and cherish.

Since before I was married I made it a point to stay close with my mom. I consider my mom one of my very best friends. And sometimes I have a really hard time leaving her house to come to mine. I've had to fight back tears more than once. I love my mom so much! And since I've been married we always try to have a girls night with my little sister. And those girls nights have turned into "crafty Saturday afternoons" and I must admit we have made some pretty awesome things! But so far my favorite is our JOY craft for Christmas!

Here is what you're going to need to make this cute craft:

• A piece of wood to fit the kind of J and Y you want to make. 
• Handy in-laws, husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin... even you! To cut the cute letters you want! 

So thankful I have a VERY handy father in law!

• A bell from Hobby Lobby 
• Ribbon
• Paint of your choice

I just used a plain red paint from Hobby Lobby

• Paper of your choice
• Glitter of your choice
• Mod Podge
• Paint Brushes
• Newspaper or protective surface for when you paint.

Directions: 

• With your cut out and sanded letters paint them a color you desire!
• Let the paint dry, then Mod Podge the torn or cut paper to your letter. 
• Put the top coat of Mod Podge to your letter then sprinkle your glitter. You can NEVER have too much glitter! 
• Make a good size floral bow with your ribbon and put it on your bell

Now you have a stinkin' cute JOY sign for your Christmas decor! 

Happy Holidays! 

xoxo, Morg