An easy Christmas stair bunting is made with left over sheets and some Holiday ribbon.
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One of the things I have always wanted to do is decorate our stairs for Christmas with greenery, lights or a bunting. The perfect, easy option presented itself when I was setting up our bunk house for the cousins over Thanksgiving.
Inside the bunk house has three built in bunk beds. We decided to not have regular mattresses, but to use blow up mattresses that could then be deflated and stored away. Living surrounded by woods and fields there is always the possibility of mice coming in when the space isn’t in use and we didn’t want to leave anything inside.
So before the bunk house gets used we just inflate the beds and set them in each bunk.
Then, I ordered red and black buffalo plaid sheet sets. I used the pillow case and the fitted sheet, but didn’t use the top sheet. On top of the fitted sheet we just placed sleeping bags.
I got three plastic storage bins to hold the sleeping bags, pillows, mattresses and fitted sheets. One for each set of bunks.
The cousins loved sleeping in the bunkhouse. It was like being at camp. And now I had six flat sheets to do something creative with.
I cut each of them into three strips to use around the house in my Christmas decor.
Each strip was the perfect length to swag between two posts of our loft railing and down the stairs. I tied each strip with a bit of ribbon.
And at each post I added a big pre-made bow I found at Walmart.
I used one strip above my mantel too.
And I added another two over my kitchen windows.
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Wow, Kristin! This is very creative and what a cool and trendy look for the holidays!
Thanks so much Gail!!
Aren’t you clever Kristin, not only is your bunk house bedding storage so organized and brilliant, using the top sheets as garland is such a grand idea! And the red and black buffalo check fabric is fabulous, perfect for your rustic home, and it will work all winter long! I hope you have a very Merry holiday!
Thank you Jenna! I was so excited to find a fun use for them!
Sheets are a great way to get fabric, aren’t they! And what a popular pattern. I love creativity like this.
Thanks so much! I so agree!
Wow, Kristin, way to re-purpose! Your stairs look like they are dressed for the holidays! How creative of you to use those top sheets for all of the fun holiday decor! Have a Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Chloe! Merry Christmas!
Okay, LOVE your bunkhouse and what and awesome idea for doing the beddings….and I love the idea with the flat sheets! So creative.
THanks so much Kristin! I am loving how it turned out! I’ll be using this for years to come!
Genius idea Kristin to use the flat sheets to make festive bunting! Plus, in your home the bunting will look great throughout the entire winter season. It also looks great on the windows. I used a king-size flat sheet (in leopard and zebra prints) to make window swags to match the bedding in my son’s “wild thing”, safari theme bedroom. I’ll bet anyone would love to bunk in at your bunkhouse anytime of the year!
THanks so much Debbee! Sheets are such a great way to get a big piece of fabric!
Awesome reuse of those top sheets Kristin; it really makes a big impact. Your house looks so cozy!
Happy holidays!
THanks so much Sara!
What a cool idea and so fitting for your space. It does bring the feel of christmas inside. Love the plaid. merry christmas!!
Merry Christtmas Terrie! Thank you!
Wow Krisin, what a great idea! Love your bunk house and what fun your family must have together. Happy Holidays friend, and so lovely crafting with you.
THanks Chas! This was a really fun hop!
I love how you used the left over sheets. You’re a no waste kind of lady. they look so cute as Christmas swags. what an awesome bunk house to camp out with family. That’s my kind of camping. Thanks for hopping along with us today. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Andrea! This was such a fun craft to do! I can’t wait to use it year after year!
Krisitin, your bunting is so cute and adds such a festive touch to your stairs! Merry Christmas! Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
THanks so much! Merry Christmas!
What a clever way to repurpose those fabulous buffalo check sheets, Kristin! They look so festive in your log cabin and are the perfect rustic decor. I’m crushing over your bunk house, too. What a fun place for your family to entertain guests! Merry Christmas!
The kids loved sleeping in there!!
Kristin, first I love the bunk beds. What a great idea for extra kid sleepovers. Using sheets is a smart idea when you need large amount of yardage. You got so much mileage out of them, didn’t have to spend a penny, and the colors and pattern are perfect for your home. Happy holidays up there on the north woods.
Thanks so much Carol! Have a Merry Christmas!
Love the creativity here! Such a great idea to use sheets!