I love christmas.
Lucky for me I can still feel the magic when this wonderful season comes around.
Aleksi and I have been ITCHING to decorate our little house for the holidays.
So the second Thanksgiving was over we replaced our pumpkins and fall decor with garlands, candy canes and glittered christmas trees.
It's really important to Aleksi and I (since we are both far from home) that we make our house feel like a home.
I think we have done a fabulous job if I do say so myself. We love being there. It's so cozy and inviting.
Here is what we have been up to...
My Fa La La and Christmas tree corner. I love how it turned out. My Fa La La is backed with old music sheet paper and I hand wrote the letters with red paint and glittered them.
(Sorry the pic is a little small. I am having some problems uploading my pics.)
The candy filled dome came from Williams-Sonoma (candy from the dollar store). My Yarn Christmas tree: I created a cone shaped tree with red cardstock and wrapped and wrapped red yarn around the whole thing. Didn't take as long as you might think. Music Sheet tree: I'm sure you can figure that one out. Super easy.
I am especially proud of my garland. It looks legit. It looks like my mom would have done it..which is saying a lot. The picture does not do it justice really, but you can kinda get the idea.
Cranberry Tree: You need patience and TIME for this one, but its worth it. You need a styrofoam cone ( I found one at the dollar store) and I actually strung the cranberries on string and wrapped them around the cone. I had rhinestone straight pins and stuck some through some of the cranberries to help support and to add a little something more. Glittered Trees: I created two cone shaped trees painted one red and one green. While the paint was still wet I sprinkled with glitter. I love glitter. Book Christmas tree: I just cut 1 inch by 3 inch strips and glued them onto a paper cone starting from the bottom. I used a pencil to curl the tips up.
I found that watching The Polar Express while crafting really helps. :)
Merry Christmas!
6 comments:
LOVE it! Isnt Christmas the BEST?! I told my hubby the other day that i want to keep our tree up ALL YEAR :0) It just makes me happy! I love that silver owl on your shelf..its fabulous ♥ i hope all is well with you!
Courtney?! You are so talented! Merry Christmas.
I am totally copying your trees, esp. the curly paper one....
seriously??? how cute are you....????? you did do it just like your mama would have !! so proud of your dollar tree finds!! did you use the scrapbook paints?? I have that green - I think from SS - what a FAB idea.... I won't find tree cones here but I bet I make some out of paper ??? STOKED on your book curled up tree - the boys ad i watched polar express while making a paper chain... we had fun fun fun - sipping HOT HOT HOT - hot chocolate... Bravo Miss Courtney - You are loved as always.... Anna
who is the artist of that sketch of christ???? I have always loved that picture......email me...
sooooo cute. You have a darling warm home. Good job!! See you soon.
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