Christmas Wreath re-do

I kept putting off working on my wreaths this year because really, I didn't know what to do with them. I was tired of the plain Jane look they had. (sorry to my jane's out there!!).

Here is the before. I was into the deep reds/burgundy colors and minimalism. ( or most likely I took apart another decoration for parts!!!)

And sadly, that was that. But in my defense, these bad boys were straight out of storage. No 'fluffing' (as a dear friend calls it) had been done.

So, I took what little bits of decor that was actually there out and started with a blank canvas so to speak.

Between feeding kids, changing diapers, kissing boo-boo's and then putting them all to bed, this is what I came up with...

I found the polka-dot ribbon at Walmart and fell in love. Knew I had to do something with it. Was very excited to use it on the wreaths!!

Now, on our door. And yes, it, being our entrance, needs SO much more but. Don't think it will happen this year

My ornaments for church

I'm so excited!  I finished my ornaments for our church's "Hanging of the Greens" this coming Sunday.  All the families go up and hang ornaments on the trees.  I had so much fun tonight decorating them.  I "glittered" them the other night and had a few extras to finish up.  With those, I did this:

The ribbon was a left over, the "JOY" was Cell Phone Bling from Walmart (I kid you not, CELL PHONE BLING), BUT, the  the bling was a FAIL.  I ended up having to glue them on myself.  Their stickiness stuck to the plastic backing.

I'm still hoping and praying.  So far central KY hasn't been blessed with any snow.  Makes a snow loving mommy mad!!! 

All together now!!

This is my "Snow Angel" ornament.  Inside, which you can't see, is a Angel with "faith" inscribed on it.  On the back I glued more "cell phone bling" as a cross.

I'm telling ya, CELL PHONE BLING!!!  Don't know why I find this so funny!!

Packaged and ready for Sunday!!!

Better pictures of Christmas fun stuff

Here's better pics of what I've been up to.

DYI ornaments

I saw this picture in some magazine a few months ago and it stuck with me. Maybe it was because I tore it out and put in on my REAL pin board. Ha!!

Around early October, I went to michaels to get some things for Halloween and they had some DIY ornaments out. Guess they stay out year round. So, picked me up a package. Step 1 towards my own ornaments complete. Now, fast forward to November 30th, and I finally got to tackle them!!!

This is what I started with:

I used CLEAR Elmer's glue and added a bit of water to this it out. Shake and let sit. The shaking made a lot of bubbles. I wanted to jump right in, I didn't let it sit long enough so my ornaments had a ton of tiny little bubbles. Don't think it affected the final product, but I had to use more glitter to fill them in.

Worked like a charm!!! I used Martha Stewart glitter because I read somewhere that it was a lit finer than other types. It's so fine it's soft!!! Definitely will stick with Stewart for my glitter needs.

My idea to reality moment.....

Obviously, they aren't going to be as bold as a picture, but I like them!!!

I also used some of the snowflake glitter. I connected them to Christmas lights.

The others I plan to bedazzle or whatever.

Christmas is coming!!

Well, obviously! But, I tried to bring it here before Thanksgiving, but between the 5 days difference in Lo and Al's birthdays, it got hectic. Then we left for FL the day after Lo's birthday. Quick trip, travel day home from you know where (6 hours after expected time). Anyway. I'm tired.

But, have been missing using my hands and imagination. So today while OT napped, mommy finally got to play!!! Well, finished up some things I started before thanksgiving.

First off, I purchased this lil cutie at a thrift shop a while back.

So, after weeks of starts and stops, I finally put the finishing touches on today. Yay!!!

Santa Base Tree

This has to be my favorite lil tree project so far. My aunt didn't want this little tree any longer, so she passed it on to the 'trash collector'!!!

Poor little forlorn tree!!! I'll save you...

Now my favorite part was the base for the tree. Got this idea from Pinterest. Imagine that!!!

A little spray paint, a plastic belt buckle from Al's old pirate costume, black ribbon, and lastly, a little sparkle!!!

A saved tree and recycled coffee can.

My hands

This

... Is how I know I've had a great day playing!!! When I can't get my hands clean from spray paint, glue (hot glue blisters, needle pokes, scissor cuts) or other staining agents, you know I've been having fun. Yes, they don't look very pretty, they look plain dirty!! I can't keep nail polish on for the life of me.

But, when I look at my hands, and see how used and abused they can be, I smile and thank my good Lord.

I'm happiest when my hands show it!!!