15 DIY Last Minute Ideas for a Heartfelt and Memorable Christmas

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks for letting me know that my coasters contained a typographical error. 🤪 I want you to know that I have fixed the images that are linked in the description box. I hope that I was able to share some useful ideas with you today. I’m curious to know what video topics you would like to see in the new year. Can I share ideas or provide inspiration to help you reach your new year’s resolutions? Let me know! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@donnafoster2022]

Sherry I would love for you to give me ideas of how to decorate AFTER Christmas, but before Spring. I’m tired of my same-old same-old. And this video was delightful! My fav were the question coasters. I’m thinking trivia would be fun too!

[@shannonlynch4598]

I think your such a GENIUS that any video you do will be amazing

[@CanterburyCottage]

@@donnafoster2022 I am actually working on some ideas on this topic! I’m so glad you would be interested in seeing this.

[@tinabennett8524]

I agree with Donna, perhaps movie trivia about your favorite Christmas movies?😊My favorite decorations today were the Menu board, and the pearl snow! Agreeing that artificial snow is messy, I use Epsom salts. I also love my artificial birds, even at Christmas. I started a few years ago incorporating my bunnies into winter decorating they look lovely with berries! they stay out after Christmas. the animals stay on display. It can help with the long dark winter days to feel the life of woodland creatures inside

[@lauragreen4899]

I would love to see some winter decor that would include some of the little white lights. The dark winter evenings are made so much more cheery with all the Christmas lights. I know in Scandinavian countries they use the little mini white lights and candles in the windows way into probably February because it gets dark so early there. I always hate to put away all the lights and I would love to figure out a way to incorporate some of those lights into January and February winter decor.

[@tcornatzer4380]

Love the pearls for snow. Very clever.

[@lisadawson2652]

Wow what an amazing connection u could make with your family by make some gifts and table setting items at home thank u showing with us the love u have for your family ❤👍🏾

[@Purplemoons49]

I loved the village on the door with pearls for snow. So simple yet elegant.

[@annettedean7465]

Thank you for providing us wonderful content. I am recovering from major surgery so have been watching a lot of KZbin. You are simply amazing. You have more talent than 100% of the other content creators who are simply following trends. You are a breath of fresh air

[@ellenkelley8416]

Love everything on the centerpiece. Great idea to use the old cabinet door. But the pearls as snow are the best. Very classy. Thanks for sharing

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Ellen! I’m so glad you liked the centerpiece idea.

[@jackieo8693]

I just remember when my kids and grandkids were little. Best Christmas es ever

[@sirenlake590]

Yes, I love the pearl idea on the cabinet door. A refreshing change from the fake snow that, as you say, gets everywhere! I, personally, am more of an incandescent-light-lover and the blue lights seemed commercial-feeling to me. I would be interested to see how your lovely village would look with the warm glow of incandescence.

[@vlrissolo]

Love the pearls! You could have made a few Little Snowmen with them as well! I think it glams up your casual cozy dining room again mixing Styles together. I love your eclectic ideas!

[@CanterburyCottage]

What a cute idea-making snowmen with the pearls! I may still make some of those this year!

[@debrap947]

Wonderful! Full sheets of printed Christmas Carols using double-sided sticky tape or glued together, one bottom to another top, would make a great table runner! Thanks for sharing your creations, Sherry.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oh, Debra!!! I love that idea!!!! I may still do that this year! ❤️

[@pamcadd8658]

Sherry, your videos challenge me to search for new superlatives - every time I watch you, my head starts whirling with "I love it!" and "I want to do that!" and "How did she think of that?" and so on. Everything is great, but I especially love the witty gift tags. I'm definitely going to use them!

[@andreamills5852]

I would love any gift from you.🎄 Your family is very blessed with such a creative and caring person who thinks of each person and how you put thoughtfulness and time into your gift ideas.🎄🌹🕊️🙏

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Andrea! That is so sweet of you to say!

[@eastcoastartist]

Loved the place settings 🍽❤️🎁

[@monicakimsey5664]

Fabulous ideas as always and simply beautiful place settings! I especially loved the last one with the Bible verses and nativity animals. 💙

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Monica! 😊

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

P.S. Since you asked: I love your Trash to Treasure videos and room re-do or re-decorate videos, and also any bargain ideas. Some folks put away reds and decorate with lots of blues and white for snowy January but any video you have made has been fantastic, so, no complaints here on whatever you choose to share.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Lydia! I appreciate the feedback!

[@sherriwilson9226]

Totally agree with these suggestions and no complaints here

[@CB-pf7go]

Pearls for snow? Now that’s genius and oh so pretty.

[@sharronschornagel2714]

Love the pearl's all your ideas are great.

[@pattyacosta2578]

My favorite was your first center price with the pearls as snow! Nice touch.

[@shieh.4743]

YES! So stressed with so much left to do. 😆🥰 Thanks for the reminder to slow down, enjoy, and be meaningful. Also...hilarious bathroom element. 😊😊

[@CanterburyCottage]

I’m so glad I could relieve your stress (if only for a few minutes)!

[@vbickel6109]

Okay, you definitely are a cornucopia of unique ideas - as if we didn’t know already. The conversation coasters are brilliant! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. They are just wonderful. ❤️ Wait! I wrote this before seeing the entire video ( I was too excited, I know) -- the table scapes are masterful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, V! I am genuinely excited to try out the coasters at Christmas Dinner. I’m hoping it will become a new holiday tradition!

[@denaburtness9016]

I love the coasters! There shouldn’t be silence at the table for sure! I loved the bathroom sign! I am going to make it today! Thanks for all your ideas!!❤️❤️

[@countrysister700]

Using what you have at hand is how folks used to decorate for Christmas. Love these ideas!

[@janetbrown8500]

I love the pearl like beads used as snow!

[@sharenp3839]

Well I’m stumped, I can’t pick 1 favorite because I love them all❤️ Some very good ideas for dressing up the table! Amazing as always👏

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Sharen!😊

[@Antonia-et5sb]

TODAY IS MY FATHERS BIRTHDAY! HES IN HEAVEN NOW AND I MISS HIM SO MUCH...BUT! ILL ALWAYS CELEBRATE FOR HIM!! I LOVE YOU DAD...FOREVER...XOXOX

[@lanet9442]

I love all your ideas, but my favorite is the snowman picture blocks!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Lanet! 😊

[@pegeen6634]

Oh Sherry❗️ These are great ideas! The Bible verses brought back the main meaning for Christmas! The conversational questions are really fun! Get folks involved❗️Have a wonderful & peaceful & healthy, of course, Christmas time. Bless you & your clever ideas❣️🎄🛷☃️

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! I’m so glad you liked these ideas. Hope you have a merry and blessed Christmas!

[@jeanne-marie8196]

I think the pearls are a great idea. I use epson salt to be more environmentally friendly, but it is still messy, and although I try to reuse it, it is not really feasible. If need be, some of the pearls can be picked up individually for reuse, avoiding other unwanted detras , a.k.a. crumbs, glitter, pine needles, etc. Plus, they look prettier!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Jeanne-Marie! I like the idea of Epsom salt, too!

[@kristinkone4279]

Rock salt works also....I've been putting candles in this years.

[@shieh.4743]

Something I started last year for this year was keeping the cards that people gave me and out the message with a reply. Using the message and reply on one side and the picture from the card on the other, I turned them into cute ornaments that I attached to their gifts this year. I hope it is cute and heartfelt. ❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

I love that idea! Super cute and thoughtful!

[@crystalparker2542]

I love that idea! Makes sense too, because chances are, if someone chose the card, they most likely chose an image and message that they liked. I know I choose cards by which image and message I think is most beautiful. So you know they'll think it's pretty, cause they chose it.

[@annettefluit3496]

I've done that before too. They also make a lovely decoration on the top of a canning jar. Add ribbon etc. to match.

[@OurGreeneAcres]

Those coasters were such a unique touch to your table and bet they would make for some fun times. I’d love to make some of those! The pearls you added was a beautiful touch to your centerpiece! I use pearls a lot and never thought about them resembling snow! Great idea. Hope you are having a wonderful day and I will talk to you soon! Love, T

[@nancylopez4720]

I am homebound because of a recent surgery so I purchased a virtual reality headset to keep me amused. Today I viewed your video using KZbin VR and it was amazing! I felt like I was in the room with you. I love your videos and this one was no exception. Thanks for all of the ideas.

[@daisyndenton]

Love the pearls for snow! Great idea!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Daisy! 😊

[@shikhalemuel6802]

When I use brown paper wrap, I love to make it 3 d. If I were making a vase, I would have hot glued a vase shape from patterned wrap or clear plastic leaving the top open to insert my greens. Just an idea. I loved all your crafting projects. You are so creative!

[@brendagrigsby1419]

Love the pearl snow!

[@maryellenyork2819]

Many years ago, for Thanksgiving, I traced my 3 year old's hand on the fold of cardstock and printed a verse of thanks on each one. I love your idea of having some of the Christmas story at each place setting. What a great idea!

[@CanterburyCottage]

What a precious idea! That is certainly something that you will always remember! ❤️

[@maryellenyork2819]

@@CanterburyCottage 41 years and I still have them. They open like praying hands.

[@debbiethompson9531]

O gosh! Where did. Get the verse? I've been looking for the right one.

[@annettefluit3496]

I did something similar years ago with the birth of our oldest son. I took small sneaker baby shoes and made it look the same with the shoelaces etc. Actually, I forget how many I made.

[@carolcowser1461]

Thanks for your ideas. My favorite is the donut snowmen. Least favorite is the bathroom sign. Thanks again.

[@CanterburyCottage]

The bathroom sign is tacky, but my boys think it is hilarious!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

i like everything you created, but the Christmas Village on the door, complete with pearl "snowballs," is soooo special!

[@jodiecleman1344]

Loved the pearls as fake snow , totally elevates the look. You rule the school!!!!!!!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Jodie!😊

[@debbiethompson9531]

I love the pearls

[@lorygriffin3167]

Once again you have given us so many ideas. The pearls on your centerpiece for snow elevated this to another level. Loved the tags and Xmas Vacation sign

[@sandracroghan8360]

You are amazing! How in the world do you think of all this!

[@corireeves32]

Sherry what lovely ideas! I love how you even repurpose your repurposed Christmas decor into other vignettes! I love using things that don't normally go together for a bit of interest - that usually happens accidentally!! I also LOVE the pearls - yeah for no mess snow! Oh - I forgot you had asked about some items people put on their Christmas trees. I put my kids first shoes (because they are usually never worn anyway) and sometimes tags or collars from special pets we had lost.

[@carolburton5853]

The pearls are great snowballs and won’t blow away when the door is opened!

[@bananie2383]

I absolutely love the pearls as snow. I use them all the time.

[@mikki3961]

Loving the pearls for snow! I don't like chalkboards either and now I have an idea in mind. Thank you!

[@CanterburyCottage]

So, glad that I could trigger an idea, Mikki! 😊

[@jmadsen6118]

The conversation coasters are such a great idea!

[@deanagallatin6974]

I love the bathroom sign! I am all about making people laugh when they least expect it!

[@sarahstuber4930]

Love the pearls as snow ! Great projects, as always !

[@pamahlvers4790]

Hi Sherry! Yes, the pearls as snow really elevated the table scene! As always, great job. I really enjoy how much your family plays a big part in the videos.

[@angelicag2042]

Well Sherry, I think you hit a home run with your use of pearls (they are my favourite gem!) for snow on your (removable) centre piece! I believe a beautiful table scape is a very important backdrop element in preparing a feast. It’s a detail that tells your family and friends they are special. Love everything you showed us here. I am amazed at your creativity so anything you do is always a pleasure for the eyes.

[@janet-fatkidsotwunite1377]

You’re so talented and creative! I like the variety of content you’ve been sharing.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Janet! 😊

[@gracemoore384]

Love the pearl snow & the conversation starters. I’ll be using both those ideas this year.

[@carolyenik2128]

Love your video the pearls were brilliant 🎄Merry Christmas

[@margaretdillinger5090]

Lol, we tend to over do the tape just to be a pain in the neck. 😂 to make them work for it. I use to do fancy wraps and bows but it was never appreciated. Love the the towel. Oh my, that bathroom sign really cracked me up. I too, love that frame because of the hummingbird and flowers. The centerpiece is amazing as I love pearls. I love the blue place setting the best.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Margaret! My husband has been known to use packing tape on the box and wrapping paper, making those gifts nearly impossible to open! The boys/men in my family don’t really appreciate pretty gift wrap either, so it’s nice to have some girls around that notice the details.

[@melaniemorris7757]

Love the snow pearls! Brilliance!

[@connietowler3725]

Love the blue place setting, soooo pretty. The center piece on the table was very pretty and the pearls was a great touch, loved that. The coaster idea was really nice, good conversation piece. Thank you for sharing 🎄☃

[@sharonmassey9609]

Love the Pearl snow! Very unique and attractive. Hope you have a happy and pleased holiday season!

[@mreed71]

Love, love, love the pearls for snow!

[@debbiebayles244]

Absolutely fabulous!! You come up with the most amazing ideas. I loved the use of pearls for snow. Your home is a showroom for Christmas decorations and inspiration!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Debbie! 😊

[@janebentrott5984]

I love your village centerpiece with the pearls! So unique!! I may try to get the conversation coasters done for our family Christmas brunch!

[@textonteiegramcanterburycottag]

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[@dawnbeaird5183]

Sherry, I always love all your unique ideas. Thank you. 🎄

[@utahhomessandygeorge-realt9082]

I love, love, love your pearl snow! Beautiful. You are amazing with all of your fabulous ideas! Great job once again!

[@hopealdridge1134]

Sherry you always come up with such great ideas....I love the idea of using the pearls as snow !!! Thanks so much for all you do ! 😺

[@vickiwarren2170]

Love the use of the random natuvity pieces

[@pattyphillips4596]

Unique is not the word. Loved the table setting.

[@heavenleigh3320]

Loving many ideas and love the centrepiece with the pearls 👍🏽

[@SueHawkins6816]

I love the idea of pearls for snow. They are lovely with the tiny lights on them. The place setting with the Bible verse and nativity animals is genius. I enjoy your content and I am sure I will be entertained by whatever you present in the new year. Personally, I am looking to de-clutter and organize. Inspiration in that area would be helpful. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Sue! I really appreciate the feedback. I am in the mood to declutter and organize, too! Maybe, we can get organized together!

[@kelleneellexson1962]

The place card holders are really cute!!

[@novallasuter5265]

I love the pearls. I've used them in dry snow globes.

[@cactusbound]

Absolutely love ❤️ the village on the cabinet door. Super gorgeous 🤩

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Everything is lovely! I love pearls as snow"

[@deanagallatin6974]

And there is my family, presents, lots of good food, singing and dancing, and laughing at each other singing karaoke! Then someone has one more drink.....and the fighting begins! Lol . I love my family

[@marycoffee7366]

Love the idea of pears for fake snow. Alas my cats would love to play wit h the snow LOL

[@merryaijlman7833]

Just when I think you couldn't possibly come up with any more new ideas you totally surprise me. What fun and unique ideas Sherry. I can imagine how wonderful the Christmas season is at your house. 🤗😚😙❤❤❤

[@shannonlynch4598]

I love the pearl snow. Clever

[@brittneyowens3604]

Hey pretty lady 💗 The centerpiece had me and pearls 💗💗💗 Love, love, LOVE 💗💗💗 Plus blue & pink are my favorite colors 💗💗💗

[@mrs.z1172]

Sherry, so many great ideas to pick from , those wrapping gifts were perfect!!! Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so welcome, Mrs. Z! So glad that I could share a few ideas with you! 😊

[@lynnharrell9598]

Everything was very creative. I especially liked all of the beautiful table displays.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Lynn! 😊

[@sallywest5634]

What lovely ideas I agree no need to spend a fortune I always make at least some of my gifts and they always go down well.

[@sandymichalski3515]

What a great idea using the pearls as snow. So many nice ideas. Thanks

[@gizmo7877]

Wonderful collection of simple, easy and clever ideas for Christmas done so efficiently and clearly explained. I could have seen a dozen more.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@deborahalvo2596]

Love the picture snow man and the stick name holder.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Your projects are always awesome. Love love love your table settings!

[@rbirkheimer59]

Oh my gosh:) I know you have probably heard this several times but, how in the world can a person pick a favorite? Everything is great. I could go on and on but,everyone out there knows what I'm talking about. Thank You Sherry so very much. I'am so happy you decided to have a You Tube channel. God Bless. Rebekah

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Rebekah! You are so very sweet! Merry Christmas and blessings to you!

[@cyrinkel1657]

Pearls! Next year I’m going to use all my crystal beads and white beads for snow for my dinner table.Thanks!!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Oooh, crystal beads would be fantastic!!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Sherry, you always inspire me. I loved the mitten idea.❤

[@chellepitts1990]

Omigosh…just amazing(once again!!). LOVE the repurposed houses and the pearl snow!

[@dianal.6537]

Your centerpieces with the white houses was gorgeous. And the pearls were a beautiful touch! Merry Christmas!

[@shellylemons]

Love the Pearl idea!! It’s so beautiful and elegant.

[@greeneyedredhead61]

Excellent video. Loved almost everything. Favorite was the table centerpiece. Of the picture frames, my favorite was the snowman blocks. If the other two, it was the one with the bird. Love the idea of the question coasters, but I'd double check the wording. Thanks so much. I love how your creative brain works.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Terri! Now, you’ve got me wondering about the wording! Oh, it’s so aggravating when I miss some errors!

[@shelly3343]

Love the pearl idea.

[@lindadoucet1431]

Wow! You did a great job of showing us unique little last minute gifts.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Linda! 😊

[@graciechapa2566]

Great last minute ideas !!! They're all awesome ideas; thanks for sharing !! 🌹🌹🌹

[@bblemoyne]

Love your white village table scape and the pearls look great!

[@donnamcl6134]

LOL LOVED the "Shitter's full"!!!!! All your ideas were great!

[@CanterburyCottage]

I guess you’re a Christmas Vacation fan, too! 😂

[@giorgismama8024]

Love the idea of the pearls as snow. You are so incredibly talented and creative. You have a delightful personality and it’s a privilege and a pleasure to get to watch your videos and pick up great tips. Thank you for sharing and all you give! Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much for those very kind words! I am so happy to share some ideas with you! Merry Christmas and blessings to you and your family, too!

[@rese7878]

Oh my gosh the camper🤣 Love it!!

[@brendaborgmeyer7772]

Love love love the frames.

[@michelemyankazt6657]

I absolutely love your table setting with the houses and pearls for the snow. I will definitely use this idea this year, and change it a little differently. Thank you for sharing.

[@genevievemurray7743]

The pearls look great.

[@Linda211]

I love all of these ideas, Sherry! The pearls (in place of the messy snow) are glamorous - love it! Thanks for all the inspiration! ♥