Memory Monday - First Christmas Ornament

"When you find a golden memory, savor it." - Barbara Holstein

This Christmas is mine and Will's first Christmas together.  When we started thinking about putting up the tree and decorating, we decided to get an ornament for every year.  We looked around and didn't quite find anything that we just loved.  We didn't want any writing on it and wanted it to fit in with the other ornaments.  One night we were out Christmas shopping and found IT at Gordmans.  It is so pretty and matches the other ornaments great!  The tree is decorated with reds, greens, gold, and bronze.  The ornament is gold and bronze checkerboard.  We had a great time looking for our "2008" ornament.  I'm sure it will bring back the memory of finding it and celebrating our first Christmas together each year we hang it on the tree.

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: