These reader projects were highlights from my 2012 holiday decor challenge, selected by the attention they received during the event. Each maker started with an idea from a store, magazine, or fellow blogger and made a version for their own home.
1. Liz's Pottery Barn-inspired holiday display
Liz from Infuse with Liz arranged a mix of Christmas decorations into a tabletop display. The photograph pairs glowing candleholders with sculptural trees, ornaments, and greenery.
2. Sharon's letter-tile ornaments for kids
Sharon from Sharon's Wannabe Cottage used Scrabble tiles for personalized holiday ornaments for children.
3. Diane's snowflake candy jar
Diane from Giraffe Legs shared a snowflake glass jar. A dark lid and ornamental snowflake top the clear jar, filled with red-and-white candy sticks.
4. Heather's nativity scene sign
Heather from Our Life in a Click made a nativity scene sign. The long blue sign has a pale silhouette and the words O Holy Night.
5. A handmade NOEL sign
My Shabby Chic Home shared a Pottery Barn-inspired NOEL sign. Large dark letters stand out against a background of printed music.
6. Sheila's holiday wreath
Sheila from Note Songs made a holiday wreath inspired by one she spotted at Pedal Pushers. Her wreath appears in the collection graphic at the end of this post.
7. Lynne's window wreath
Lynne from The Vintage Nest saved a magazine image for several years before creating her own version of a holiday wreath hung in a window.
8. Pam's Christmas pillows
Pam from Simple Details made Pottery Barn-inspired pillows. The soft, pale designs include floral and stocking motifs.
9. Bliss's Candy Cane Toy Co. crate
Bliss from Bliss Ranch created a red Christmas crate with a worn painted finish and white Candy Cane Toy Co. lettering.
10. Meegan's holiday ornaments
Meegan from What Meegan Makes recreated holiday ornaments inspired by Miss Mustard Seed.
11. Laura's white-and-gold tabletop
Laura from Decor to Adore shared a Country Living-inspired tabletop display. The decorated table sits beneath a gallery wall of mixed frames and small objects.
12. Marla and Steve's holiday entry bench
Marla and Steve from Always Nesting gave their foyer a Pottery Barn-inspired Christmas display. Red cushions, a floral pillow, a striped seat cushion, and wrapped gifts dress the wooden bench.
13. Miss Redo's Merry Christmas banner
Inspired by another blogger's mantel, Miss Redo added a red Merry Christmas banner beneath a display of ornaments, candles, and greenery.
The original collection graphic brings together Sheila's wreath, Diane's jar, and Bliss's crate.
For another collection with maker credits, see these reader Christmas projects, including sweater wreaths, ribbon angels, and metallic pinecone place settings.
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