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November 4, 2013

Red And White Christmas Decorations

All of the sudden November is here and all I want to think about is Christmas and the holidays! Who is with me?!  I haven’t taken the dive into holiday crafting yet but I thought I’d gather some inspiration by going through some of my past projects. Last year I stuck to Red and White Christmas Decorations and here they are all in one place for you!

Do you love rustic decor with subtle pops of red? Well this post is for you!

Red and White Christmas Decorations via @tarynatddd

Rustic Red & Gray Christmas Vignette by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Rustic Christmas Vignette

Rustic Christmas Tree by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Rustic Red and White Christmas Tree

Handmade Sharpie Gift Tags by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Handmade Sharpie Gift Tags

Burlap Christmas Stockings by Design, Dining + Diapers, DIY Christmas Stockings, burlap christmas decor

 DIY Burlap Stockings

Winter Twig Wreath by Design, Dining + Diapers, diy wreath, white wreath, christmas wreath, red and white, square wreaths, ornaments on wreaths

Holiday Twig Wreath

Holiday Cork Trivits by Design, Dining + Diapers, painted corkboards, holiday decor, reindeer silhouettes, christmas hot pads, red white gray, serving pieces

 Holiday Trivets

DIY Christmas Bottle Decor and Bunting by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Recycled Bottles Turned Christmas Decor

$1.00 Christmas Favors by Design, Dining + Diapers

 $1.00 Christmas Favors

Winter Vases by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Winter Vases From Dollar Store Finds

Luminary Advent Calendary by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Luminary Advent Calendar

Distressed Santa's Workshop Sign by Design, Dining + Diapers

 

Santa’s Workshop Sign

3D Noel Sign by Design, Dining + Diapers

 Noel Sign Made From Faux Cranberries

And even though these aren’t red and white, here are a few of my other popular Christmas projects:

Hand Painted Christmas Dish Towels, white christmas dish towels, metalic paint, jacquard luminere, snowflake towels, holiday gift idea, homemade holiday gifts

 Hand Painted Tea Towels

DIY Burlap pillows, Holiday pillows

 Burlap Holiday Pillows

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Jill Flory says

    November 4, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Your stuff was all so lovely Taryn! It was fun seeing it all again in one spot! I’m very ready for the Christmas season and I’m hoping to get started early! Got a ton of projects to do so I have to start now! Plus I have a brides dress to get made for a December wedding!

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  2. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    November 4, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Love all of these ideas, Taryn!! I’m totally on board with the rustic theme this year!! LOVE! Pinning!

    Reply
  3. Anne says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:03 am

    I am not doing a whole lot of red and white this year, but I do have one table in particular will be…these are all such great ideas. Love the “sweater” vases!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth@ Blue Clear Sky says

    November 7, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    These are some great ideas and I love the use of the neutrals with red. Rustic, neutral and red are a favourite look of mine as well.

    Reply
  5. Mel says

    November 7, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    I love it I am doing a red and white christmas this year thanks for some inspiration

    Reply
  6. melissa newell says

    November 8, 2013 at 3:43 am

    I love all the ideas. Getting me into the spirit! Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Krista says

    November 8, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Beautiful inspiration Taryn – the red and white is so fresh and crisp together.

    Reply
  8. Debbie says

    November 8, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I LOVE CHRISTMAS! What great ideas! We would love to have you share these on our weekly Super Saturday Link Party! madefrompinterest.net

    Thanks!
    Deb

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    November 10, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I love a red and white Christmas, this is a great round up of ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply

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