Happy flannel-ing!

If there’s one thing Goodwill is never low on, it’s a vast selection of men’s flannel shirts.  Even if flannel doesn’t fit into your wardrobe, it’s a great way to add some charm to your holiday decor.

image via Eddie Ross

I saw this great project from designer Eddie Ross last year.  He took men’s flannel shirts in lots of different plaids and patterns and made them into beautiful Christmas ornaments using inexpensive styrofoam balls (found at any craft store).

image via Eddie Ross

He simply cut the fabric from shirts into strips and pinned them into the styrofoam. You can find the full tutorial here.

image via Eddie Ross

He used these particular ornaments to decorate the railing in Kathie Lee Gifford’s home last Christmas:

image via Eddie Ross

And, that’s not the only thing you can do with flannel for Christmas. When searching the web, I also came across this cute project, using flannels shirts to make a creative garland:

image via Paper and Cake

Need a last minute gift idea?  Buy an inexpensive (and fragrant!) rosemary tree from your local garden center and wrap the container in a piece of pretty plaid flannel. Instantly festive!

Now’s the time to stock up on flannel shirts and get creative this Christmas.

-Emily A. Clark

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