A Bit of Holiday Cheer!

Friday, December 21, 2012

I've learned something this holiday season as I'm running through the house frantically trying to get everything done. Waiting until the last minute and skating to the finish line isn't working for me anymore. My energy level just isn't what it used to be.


Part of the problem was thinking that wrapping  the heavy wire tree with yarn would be a breeze. The tree ate up about a week of my spare time to complete! "Wrapping 101" is a bit harder than I thought.


But I love it! I collected these celluloid ornaments on e-bay two weeks ago. The simple look of the menagerie of animals appeals to me. The donkey is pressed cardboard but I added him to the collection as I loved his sweet look.


The snowflakes are laser cut wood.




I have a bit more to go before I'm ready, but at least this tree is done!

Wishing you peace and happiness!

Alma


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  1. Mary on Lake PulaskiDecember 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Your tree and it's ornaments are fabulous! Merry Christmas!

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  2. cuckiDecember 21, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    So sweet
    Merry Christmas dear x

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  3. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Looks like a lot of work, but it is beautiful. You will enjoy it the entire holiday season!

    Merry Christmas!

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  4. stitchersanonDecember 21, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Wow...that is really effective. Beautiful!

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  5. VickieDecember 21, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    ooOoo! That turned out great. I am sure you could use that in different seasons with different themes.

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  6. LanaDecember 21, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Well, the time you spent on that tree was well worth it! It looks GREAT!!!

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  7. marlyDecember 21, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    SENSATIONAL. I've always wanted to do this but have never found the tree to wrap and I'm too lazy to make my own. Merry Christmas!

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  8. MargaretDecember 21, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    It's wonderful! Well worth the effort!

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  9. P.J.December 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Very different, love it!! Merry Christmas.

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  10. DedeDecember 21, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    It turned out very nice! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 21, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Your energy may be not the same anymore but you did a great job. Your tree is really beautiful.
    Wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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  12. Carol E. in AZDecember 22, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Don't feel bad Alma! A lot of our energy is not what it used to be, so you are not alone my friend!

    Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy new year!

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  13. butterflyDecember 22, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Your tree looks amazing.
    Warm wishes for Christmas.

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  14. NinaDecember 22, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    What a lovely tree! :)
    Wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

    Greetings from Hungary,
    Nina

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  15. EvelyneDecember 22, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Your tree is so lovely!
    Have a nice Holiday season, Evelyne

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  16. JulieroseDecember 22, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Amazing tree--love those silver ornaments on it--looks like fresh snow...have a great holiday Julierose

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  17. SiobhánDecember 22, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    That tree is SOOOO cool! What a neat idea. Have a blessed Christmas!

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  18. TerryDecember 22, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    It's wonderful. Merry Christmas!

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  19. lovetostitchDecember 22, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I love the simplicity of the tree and it's ornaments that you can gaze at each one.
    Wondering how you finished the ends of the yarn - glue?
    Merry Christmas and peace throughout!! xo

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  20. Lisa "Squirt" ReifsniderDecember 22, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Might have been a lot of work but the effect is STUNNING!
    Happy Holidays!
    Lisa

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  21. MichelleDecember 22, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Its beautiful x

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  22. Roberta December 22, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    You've done a great job and your tree is lovely. Quite the project! I just learned that Debbie has a booth at Lone Elm Antique Mall in Olathe so you can still get your Curious Sofa fix in person. ~Roberta

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  23. MarieDecember 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Your effort in wrapping the tree paid off, it looks great.

    Enjoy the holiday.

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  24. Jenny MDecember 23, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    What a beautiful textured tree and the Decorations are lovely. Best wishes for a relaxing Christmas with your family.

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  25. KarenDecember 23, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I love the animals!

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  26. AnneleinDecember 23, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    It has been a lot off work but.... wauw.... wat a beautiful... beautiful tree...

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  27. suzDecember 24, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I love this tree and the animals are a perfect touch. I'm with you about not being able to do things last minute like I used to. I pulled my old list for Christmas preparations and got through less than half of it this weekend. There was a time when I'd have done all of it with time left over. Guess I have to start much earlier now.
    Happy Christmas you and your family from New Hampshire!

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  28. UnknownDecember 27, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    looks wonderful...I made a cotton batting tree this year, I took a small tree and wrapped the branches with cotton quilt batting, then just gave it a bit of aging with coffee.......

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  30. Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)December 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Love your Christmas tree!! Hope you've had a wonderful Christmas!! I wish you have a Happy New Year!! Hugs

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    très bonne année 2013 ! bisous bisous

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  33. LorrieFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    The tree was worth the effort!

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  34. AtilocMarch 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Même si je n'ai pas tout compris ce qui est écrit, j'aime beaucoup l'idée !

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