Christmas is fast approaching and we are just about finished decorating.
This week, we feature pretty decorations using Christmas ornaments, an easy wreath project, a recycling craft, recipe ideas, a festive patio update, and of course, the bears!
SPARKLING DECORATIONS
Fill clear glass vases and pitchers with Christmas balls. Keep it simple, one color per vessel. Add a string of holiday lights behind or around the vases. This technique makes a beautiful display! Really catches the light!
EASY AND SPECIAL WREATH
Recycling was the inspiration for this wreath. We removed the original decorations and saved the metal form from an old wreath. Then, we wrapped it with the pretty piece of garland pictured below, which Kevin’s mom used to decorate her dining room chandelier during the holidays. The garland is not permanently attached and in future years, we can use it in other ways. Hmmm – maybe we’ll get a chandelier!
GIFT TAGS FROM CHRISTMAS CARDS
Recycle your old Christmas cards into gift tags! Simply cut out your favorite images, hole punch the top, add a ribbon and you have these cute gift tags. Write the recipient’s name on the back. These also could be used as ornaments and even necklaces. This is a fun craft for kids!
PATIO UPDATE
Evergreen cuttings trimmed from the large pine trees on our property add lush greenery to the patio. For additional color, we dotted them with faux poinsettia, unbreakable Christmas ornaments and pinecones.
The tool box planter looks great filled with fresh pine cuttings. The bee and flamingo both seem to like it!
We fashioned this swag by attaching a simple waterproof ribbon to an evergreen cutting and hanging it on the patio door. Cost: $1.25!
Of course, we have our tomato cage trees again this year!
Here is our post from last year with instructions on how to make these tomato cage trees.
https://funclesarts.com/2014/12/13/christmas-blog-2-the-celebration-continues/
SWEET HOLIDAY TREATS
All this decorating is making us hungry! Here are a few recipes for some easy holiday desserts.
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/desserts/easy-holiday-desserts
FOOD ART
Our final harvest of garden tomatoes, which we picked green and ripened indoors in a paper bag for almost a month, are finally ready for their closeup!
The tomatoes were roasted and served with baked fish – delicious!
JOKE OF THE WEEK
What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney? Claus-trophobia! Source:Theholidayspot.com
THE BEARS
The bears are hanging with some cool company this week!
Enjoy!
Roy & Kevin
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