Christmas Wreath

Well I decided to make a new wreath for the front door tonight.  I have been looking everywhere for a Christmas wreath.  I found several that were ok, but nothing just clicked.  So, I ventured to Hobby Lobby tonight and decided to build one starting with a basic grapevine wreath.

Here's what we started with (and my helper).  A little sideways, I couldn't get it to switch around.

Detailed Poinsettia



Results!!!  I just absolutely love it!  It's hanging on the front door right now!  You can't really tell but it is completely covered in red and gold glitter.

So...What do you think?  

Christmas Time is Near

I am so excited that it is almost Christmas Time!!  We decorated tonight and it just makes me happy! :)

Thanks to my Aunt Linda for a new craft idea.  This past weekend I made a tomato cage Christmas Tree.  It was an inexpensive way to create a tree for my front porch.  All in all the project cost about $10.  I thought I would share how to make this tree for others interested.

Supplies:

1 Tomato Cage

18-20 feet of Branch Garland (Lighted or Plain)

Lights (if Garland is not lighted)

Picks for Decoration

Ribbon

Zip Ties (to secure garland)

Step 1:

Secure the top of the tomato cage with a zip tie to ensure the top is a cone.

Step 2:

Secure garland to bottom ring of the tomato cage.  Start garland at bottom and wrap towards the top securing with zip ties along the way.

Step 3:

Wrap the tree with lights if garland does not include lights.

Step 4:

Make your bow or other tree topper.

Step 5:

Decorate and Enjoy!

Finished Project:

Craft Time

I love doing arts & crafts, so I thought I would share a couple from lately.

The spare bedroom is done is an outdoors look. I made the arrangement below last week to match and take up space. I just love it!

Completed Project

Details

A month or so ago, my friends Jessica and Lisa shared Julie's blog with me. Julie shows how to take a used baking sheet and turn it into a great bulletin board! Below are my completed boards hanging in my home office.



I have a big craft weekend planned so watch for a new post this weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

Sunday Afternoon Drives

For the past couple of weeks Will and I have been taking Sunday afternoon drives. I have been looking for neat places to photograph while Will is looking for deer. Below are a few pictures from the past two weeks. Enjoy!