Can you believe we are in the final days of October? How do we go from ready for fall to oh my Thanksgiving is here in less than five weeks! Yikes! ! It is hard to believe we are sharing a new monthly Pinterest Challenge already!
Cindy from County Road 407 found our inspiration for our monthly Pinterest Challenge over at Katrin’s blog, Northern Feeling.
Katrin showed us some snowy love with her holiday village in a jar. Are you ready to see our take on this month’s Pinterest Challenge?
Join us on a tour of how we all took on this cozy winter scene challenge. If you are stopping by from Carol’s blog, Bluesky at Home, welcome to Everyday Edits.
At first sight, this holiday village looks fairly simple, but Karin snuck in some fun elements to create a snowy winter wonderland.
I think we can all agree the lights really make this holiday village.
WINTER WONDERLAND LANTERN INSPIRATION
- glass jar or accessory
- artificial snow
- mini bottle brushes
- fairy lights
- small card houses.
This month’s Pinterest challenge was the number of elements to work into a small space. I upgraded my jar to a lantern to fit in some of my larger pieces. Like this cute little dollar, section find from Target (last year).
Winter Wonderland Lantern
The best part is I already knew where I wanted to put this holiday village so I kinda prepped it with that in mind.
I found this at Target a few years ago and it is one of my favorite lanterns to decorate.
This black and gold-trimmed lantern made an appearance during the fall season too.
Tip: I see the Magnolia brand decor popping up at Marshalls & Homegoods for 1/2 the price so you might find this lantern.
What I love about glass jars, vases or lanterns are the layers inside. With every glance of the jar or lantern, we spy something new we didn’t see the first time.
I got creative with a few items like the fake snow. Last season I donated plastic bags of the snow because of the mess. I found a cozy alternative from this super fun project.
What do you think? You guys I almost bailed on this challenge because I did not want to go out and buy the same fake snow I had donated last year.
My challenge was to work with what I had to force me to think outside the box to create a winter wonderland lantern when it was 75 degrees in Denver last week.
I did not have bottle brush trees so I snipped a few branches from outside and added fresh pine. It smells so good!
I looked for a card of a small town but I was totally drawn to this one I found online. Something about the lanterns along a snow-filled street just felt so homey to me.
I attached a piece of packing material like this idea.
The cardboard propped up the print in the lantern.
Where Karin used fairly lights, I added a tealight to the inside of the house. The light made it feel like a winter wonderland scene inside the lantern. I could not believe how much ambiance the light created. I mean it was 75 degrees last week. We got snow on Sunday. #wink
This was such a fun Pinterest Challenge.
Thank you for stopping by Everyday Edits! Please stop by Kori’s blog The Farmhouse Life for more inspiration. today. Please visit the other ladies below. You will be filled with so much inspiration for the upcoming holiday season.
Sweet idea!! I love a good winter wonderland scene!
Laura, love the lantern. So smart to use greenery from outdoors. The card you used as inspiration is so pretty. Tea lights are great for adding a a lot of sparkle during the holidays. I know exactly what you mean about a quick change in weather.
Thank you Carol
Oh, I adore that you used a LANTERN for your charming vignette. Lightbulb moment!!! LOL
Thank you Laura! I was a little nervous about what others would think! Happy Day to you!
I love that you used a lantern! Great idea! I’ve got several of those around here. I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks!
Thank you for stopping by Kori!
Laura, Your winter wonderland is so pretty. Love the white house against the everygreen sprigs and the print. Great job. Looks amazing.
Thank you Terrie!
I love that you used a lantern for your village. Such a great idea.
Thank you Marty!
I love your lantern vignette, Laura; great variation on the theme, and lanterns are so hot right now! I’m sure now that you saw some snowflakes, you’re getting in the mood more easily:)
What a clever idea to use faux fur and a photo with your little town village/Christmas jar. I love this. Thanks so much for joining in. Pinned
How clever and pretty Laura! I have never thought to use fur instead of snow. What a warm feel it gives your vignette! I think you created a diorama! The postcard really gives it a feeling of depth! And a feeling that you are on a street! Beautiful!
Laura… using the lantern is a great idea, and the white house is so pretty… do you have a pic showing us the whole thing? I would love to see the complete project!
Love the cozy look of the lantern and faux fur! Why didn’t I think of that? And of course I love the real greenery.
Using a lantern was a great idea as was using faux fur for your snow. I love the tea light inside of the little house and the warm glow of light seen from the windows. I’ll take fresh pine any day faux! I agree with Julie, I also want to see your entire lantern.
HI Paula I will add another photo I thought it was included! Ha!
Give Sherman a hug from Chloe and Elliott!
Great idea to use the fur, Laura! I think it’s great to swap in different textures like that as (less messy) alternatives to artificial snow. I can attest that the faux snow does seem to get everywhere! I have some of those same house lanterns from Target. I love them! You did a lovely job pulling it all together.
thank you crissy! Happy Thursday!
I can’t wait to make another snowy scene after seeing your ideas! I love the fur and the real pine! I also love the snowy street print with lanterns! That is brilliant and beautiful!
Laura I love your beautiful winter wonderland scene! The card with the lanterns and snowy houses is genius! So cute!
So fun hopping with you! Happy fall and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Thank you Amber! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too! laura