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Festive DIYs, Decor, & Recipes: This Week’s Linky Party Highlights!

Welcome to This Week’s Linky Party!

I’m so excited to share four incredible bloggers who are bringing their A-game this week with inspiring projects, festive DIY’s, decor, and a delicious recipe. Plus, I’ve been busy decking my halls and can’t wait to show you a sneak peek of my Christmas fireplace and mantle! Let’s dive into the highlights before we kick off the party.


This Week’s Fabulous Festive DIY’s, Decor & Recipe Features

🎄 Custom Color Christmas Ornaments


Julie from My Wee Abode has the perfect DIY project to match your unique Christmas color palette. Her tutorial on how to paint ornaments is fun, easy, and guarantees a tree as custom as your style! Check it out here.

🍪 Easy DIY Gingerbread Decor from a Thrifted Cup


MaryJo at Masterpieces of My Life has turned an ordinary thrifted mug into the cutest gingerbread-themed decor. This project is budget-friendly and will bring a cozy vibe to your holiday home. Learn how to make your own here.

🍍 Upside-Down Cake Recipes


Kerry from Weddings Soirée is serving up a sweet treat! Her upside-down cake recipes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you’re hosting or just indulging, these recipes will wow your guests. Grab the details here.

🎅 Christmas Hoosier Cabinet Decor


Penny from Penny’s Vintage Home has transformed her charming Hoosier cabinet into a Christmas wonderland. If you love vintage vibes and festive cheer, this post will inspire you to get creative! Take a peek here.


Karins Kottage Christmas Mantle

I’ve been busy decorating my fireplace and mantle for Christmas, and I’m absolutely in love with how it’s coming together! 🌟 Inspired by a stunning photo from AnthroLiving on Instagram, I’ve layered green garlands with glowing lights and gold star accents to create an elegant and festive look. Check out the inspiration here. While I’m still adding some finishing touches, I couldn’t wait to share it with you!


Now it’s your turn! Share your latest blog posts, projects, recipes, and decor ideas. Let’s make this week’s Linky Party the most inspiring one yet.

✨ Link up below and let’s get this party started! ✨

Better late than never am I right? Sheesh I am so slow at getting this party started this week :0 Just trying to get my Christmas decor up and I am moving a snails pace haha. I am excited to see what you have been up to!

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  1. Jennifer says

    December 5, 2024 at 7:09 am

    Thank you so much for hosting the link up party. I am enjoying everyone’s holiday posts. I am struggling this year with the holidays because of my retail job. But these posts have been helping! Have a wonderful week!

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  2. Debbie-Dabble says

    December 5, 2024 at 4:32 am

    Karin,
    Your mantel looks lovely!!
    Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!!! I truly do appreciate it as I do know the time involved with it….I hope you and your family are well!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  3. Julie Briones says

    December 4, 2024 at 11:47 pm

    Thank you so much for the feature, Karin! Have a wonderful week!

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  4. MaryJo Materazo says

    December 4, 2024 at 6:24 pm

    Your fireplace mantel looks so good! I’m looking forward to see it done. Thanks so much for hosting us and appreciate the feature on my DIY thrifted gingerbread mug. Have a great week. XO- MaryJo

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  5. Debra Oliver says

    December 4, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks for having us over. Karin. What a busy and fun time of year. Happy December!!

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  6. Rita C at Panoply says

    December 4, 2024 at 1:42 pm

    Karin, Merry December! Wow, I read your family events of last week – congrats on the return of your nephew from missionary, and the wedding couple! Girl, you must’ve felt like a Southern BBQ’er with all that pork roasting! The venue looked amazing. Family is everything. I just finished moving my 80 yr old sister from SC back to WV and what a job it was/still is! And she’s gone from sunny mild temps straight to snow and bitter cold with our latest weather.
    Thanks for continuing to host through all the busyness of the season. Happy to join this time with the Christmas table. I’ll keep you on the 2025 schedule.

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  7. Joanne says

    December 4, 2024 at 1:30 pm

    Oh wow; your fireplace looks amazing!!

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  8. Melynda Brown says

    December 4, 2024 at 12:51 pm

    I love your mantle! Thank you for hosting, have a wonderful week ahead! Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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  9. Penny says

    December 4, 2024 at 11:27 am

    Thank you so much for including my Christmas Hoosier in this week’s features….hugs!

    Reply

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