Little Red Christmas Truck
Welcome to the monthly Creative Craft Blog Hop
hosted by Sara @Birdz of a Feather
With Fall days flying by,
the holidays will be here before we know it!
I belong to a group of women who share a love of MacKenzie-Childs
We all have the same MacKenzie Childs tote bag
and we talk about places and things we’ve done
with our totes on our blogs quarterly
We have formed strong friendships
and often give each other gifts
Inspired by a MacKenzie-Childs holiday truck
I decided to make little red Christmas trucks
for my Traveling Tote Tribe
for Christmas presents last year
I couldn’t post about it then because it would have ruined the surprise,
so I decided to wait and post the tutorial this year
The ladies all loved their little MacKenzie-Childs inspired little red Christmas trucks
I ordered small die cast pick up trucks from Amazon here
And mini snow covered trees here
I found mini wreaths and wrapped packages at Hobby Lobby
Now the fun begins!
The hoods and truck tops were painted white with craft acrylic paint
I added black checks with a flat square brush
When the paint was dry, mini wreaths were glued on the front
I wrapped the trees with strands of mini lights {Hobby Lobby}
and secured them in the back with a present
I ran out of mini lights so my truck just has a pile of presents
This MacKenzie-Childs ornament is the same size as the trucks
and available on line here for $98.00!
The trucks I made cost about $10 each
I hope you’ll visit all my talented crafty friends on the links below!
The links will be live at 6am EST
Repurposed Copper Birdcage Lanterns
DIY Sparkling Beads and Pearls Pumpkin
How to Stencil a Grateful Thanksgiving Sign
Dollar Tree Halloween Candelabra Tutorial
Thanks so much for joining the crafty fun today!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts
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Adorable Jenna! I oohed and aahed when I first saw your little truck in Sarah’s post last year. Love the black and white checks and addition of the lights on the tree. The holidays will be here before we know it….eek! ♥
Thanks Mary, and you’re right, we’ll be singing Christmas carols soon!
They are so sweet and cute! So ready for the X’mas?
Thanks Angie, it will be here before we know it!
Jenna you always blow our socks off. I love the little truck, so darn cute. You turned that little truck into a masterpiece. Amazing.
Aw, thanks Terrie!
Love it all, especially the tree in the truck, although I must admit I’m not that fond of nutcrackers…
Nutcrackers can be scary!
Jenna, I love the little red trucks! Old trucks of any kind I tend to lean towards. This project turned out to be adorable! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, cute pick up trucks are hard to resist!
Jenna, these are just too cute–how clever to add MC-inspired checks to personalize it! Pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks Cecilia!
What a lovely idea and I’m sure they were a hit with your group. The wreath on the front is my favorite finishing touch!
Thank you Ann!
Jenna, I just love your little red Christmas truck and I know each recipient loved it, also. A gift made by hand is always extra special knowing the time and love that goes into making it. Your crafting is always amazing!
Thank you Pam, their small size made them easy to mail too!
What a darling make-over! I love it! Those little trucks are especially cute at Christmas!
Thank Jeanie, they were fun and easy to make!
Sorry, MacKenzie-Childs, Jenna’s little red Christmas trucks are cuter than yours!
Oh Linda, you are too nice! Thank you!
Jenna, your trucks are so cute. What a nice surprise for your friends. I have one pick red truck, but I love the idea of decorating some small ones. This is one of the cutest ideas I’ve seen for Christmas and has so many possibilities. Thanks so much so sharing.
Thanks so much Carol!
I always enjoy having you in our blog hops, Jenna, just to see what MC inspired project you’ve created! And each time, you’ve blown me away with your creativity! Your trucks are amazing and I’m sure the ladies loved receiving them, too! Heck, who wouldn’t!
Oh, thank you Gail, I am very flattered coming from such a creative crafter as yourself!
Wow Jenna – the ladies must have been so surprised to receive this; how lovely that you all share the same passion! So great to see this now that you don’t have to keep it under wraps :). It’s such an amazing rendition of the MacKenzie-Childs holiday truck!
Thanks so much Sara!
Your trucks turned out cute Jenna:@) And you’re right… I does feel like the holidays are coming up fast!
Thank you Lynn, the trucks were fun to make 🙂
Jenna, I love my little red truck! Such a special gift, truly a work of art. It will take its place on The French Hutch for the holidays. I think of you each time I glance at it. Looking forward to seeing you soon……..
Thank you Emily! I can’t believe Christmas is creeping up on us!
Awwwwww Jenna, your trucks are adorable and I know the ladies had to love them. I always look forward to you girls and your traveling totes stories. I will say iit again…there is no end to your many talents. 🙂 hugs dear. friend.
Kari
Thank you Kari, the trucks were fun to make and thank you for following our tote group, we do some silly things with our totes!
What a great idea and I know your lady friends were thrilled. What a darling and special gift! So smart!
Thank you Cyndi, a fun and easy project!
Your little trucks are so adorable!! 😍 What a wonderful gift.
Thank you Patty Anne!
What an amazing gift for your friends! This truck is adorable and so darn cute! I collect old vintage trucks so this is right up my alley!
On a side note… you were missing from my WordPress Reader! I had to follow you again. Goodness gracious I was wondering where you were? ? ?
Thank you Nancy, a fun and easy project! Now that you mention it, there are some blogs missing from my WordPress Reader too, hmmmm….technology, a continual challenge!
You made that cute pick up truck even cuter! I’m looking forward to putting mine out again this year.
Thanks Deb, I can’t believe the holidays are on the horizon!
Jenna, I adore my little Courtly Check truck from you. It’s a favorite Christmas piece and will be unpacked and in a vignette as soon as I pull out Christmas decor.
Oh, thank you Sarah! I borrowed one of your pictures for the post, I hope you don’t mind…when I was making the trucks I never took final pictures of them!
You are such a sweet friend to make these charming trucks for your friends. So glad you finally shared the post in the hop this month.
Thanks Donna, it was a fun craft!