Are you mad for Plaid and Buffalo Check? I sure am, I've always loved plaid for my Christmas decor. Something about it is so cozy! Creating a warm and inviting Mantle and Hearth is super simple with a little bit of DIY.
Decorating for Christmas doesn't have to be elaborate or over the top. Simple cozy and rustic decor is inviting around the hearth to create a warm space. I started the decorating of my mantle with my Mini Flocked Christmas tree in an Olive Bucket. I added a Buffalo Plaid Placemat underneath for a splash of color on the white hearth.
I wanted to create my own ornaments for my tree so I made several DIY Rustic Ornaments to go with the theme. These ornaments are super easy to make with Mini Natural Pinecones, Natural Pinecones, Small Branch Wreaths and Natural Jute Cording for hanging. I added white paint to some pinecones and tied them with jute cording. I also added a bit of holly I had on hand to add some red to the mini wreaths.
I created mini snowballs by covering Mini Styrofoam Balls with Mod Podge and sprinkling Iridescent Glitter on top. A little bit of Hot Glue and White Paint is all you need to transform a natural pinecone and mini wreath into a simple rustic ornament. These are great to make with the kiddos too!
In lieu of a star, I topped the tree with the Buffalo Plaid Tree Topper, which fit perfectly on the tree and matched the Plaid Mitten Ornaments.
Every year, I create an Advent Calendar for the kid's to countdown the 12 days of Christmas. So this year I created a rustic themed Advent Calendar using the Large DIY Unfinished Wood Frame with Wire. The Buffalo Plaid Mini Stocking Ornaments are great for adding notes, Bible verses or even Gift Cards! You can find the easy tutorial HERE.
I love pom-pom garlands so I hung a strand of Plaid Pom-Pom Garland across my fireplace for the perfect pop of plaid.
I also decorated the hearth by adding the Buffalo Plaid Slotted Tree which fit perfectly in the adorable Red Tabletop Wagon. Of course, I needed a pair of Buffalo Plaid Cone Trees with Black Metal Lanterns for the finishing touch on the mantle.
Be sure to check out the easy to follow tutorial for the DIY Rustic Advent Calendar!
