Christmas decor with boxes

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I was inspired by Toy and her Snowman Tower project. I can't remember where I discovered how to make these boxes, but they are made with 6 squares of paper, folded together, NO GLUE! TFL! UPDATE: the tutorial for how to make the boxes is here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=470674 :-)

Move away from traditional red and green. Opt for unexpected combinations like navy and gold, or pastel shades for a modern twist. Jewel tones can also add elegance and richness.

There is really no hard and fast rule for making these flowers! Click through for step by step directions for making these fabric roses!

So here is my first Christmas project for the year!! I saw something similar at our church's Advent celebration & pretty much straight up copied it. I couldn't help it. It was love at first sight! I plan to make a 2nd stack to go on the other side of my door, so I'm not completely done, but I thought I would share it with you anyway. I started with 3 different sized boxes...9, 12 & 14 inch cubes. I used an ice pick to punch holes in each of them so that I could run a rebar through them…

Macy Blackwell on Instagram: "DIY Christmas Present Topiary!🎁🎁🎁 Such a fun statement piece for your indoor or outdoor decor!🎅🏻 They went perfect with our Christmas Eve-themed porch!✨ 1. Cement a 6-foot dowel in a flower pot and let it harden. 2. Move the dowel to a larger planter. 3. Get three boxes (18x18, 16x16, 12x12). (We got ours at the UPS store) 4. Cut holes in boxes, wrap them. (You can use Christmas colored tablecloths for an uncovered porch!) 5. Stack and slide boxes onto the…