Monday, December 26, 2011

Super Easy Ribbon Storage

I love buying ribbon, but sometimes it's hard to remember what I have. I found a set of three of these hangers at the store for $3.99.  They are meant for hanging slacks.  They are very sturdy and the foam holds the spools really well.


Each hanger holds at least six spools of ribbon.   I have tried storing it in plastic boxes, but I think this is the easiest way to store it, to see what I have,  and to get to it when I need it.



 Thanks for your visit!

Pam

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas!

I'd like to wish a very Merry Christmas to all of you!  When I started blogging last January, I never expected to meet so many incredible people or learn so much!  It's been an absolute pleasure.

I hope you and your families have a blessed Christmas!


Thank you all for your friendship and the inspiration you've given me.

Pam

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Twig Christmas Tree Art

I love rustic Christmas decorations and certainly loved the project that Kindra  At Home With K's blog did to make her twig Christmas tree. Here's my version of it. 


I started with this frame from Michael's.  I spray painted it white with Rustoleum 2x Flat White Paint.


 I was disappointed that there was only a piece of cardboard on the back of the frame.  This definitely made it harder to get a good stretching of the burlap.  I put a thin piece of batting under the burlap and hot glued the edges of the burlap to the back of the cardboard.




I used Tacky Glue to attach the twigs to the burlap.  I spread the glue on the twigs pretty heavily.


This is before the glue dried completely.


 I used a heavy pan to hold the twigs in place to dry.



 I added a starfish to the top and was done.  (You can still see a little of the tacky glue.  It was still wet here, but did dry clear)




Thanks for your visit!  And Happy Holidays!
Pam


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Monday, December 12, 2011

Simple Country Christmas Touches

I've finally finished decorating for Christmas.  I waited on most things this year until my daughter came home from college, as she loves to decorate.  I like to add Christmas touches to the things I already have on display. 

I added some ornaments to the scale that I inherited from my Mom, and a bow to a topiary I made last summer. 






 I added ornaments to a set of antique apothecary jars on my mantel.




And in some more apothecary jars that are sitting on an old radio.



I learned how to make a bow from  Maple and Magnolia's Blog and added a wreath to the mirror on the mantel.

I hope decorating your home and celebrating the season are going well!
Thanks for your visit!

Pam




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Friday, December 9, 2011

Snowmen, Birdhouses, Plaid Ribbon and I'm Set

I love snowmen, I love plaid ribbon and love birdhouses, so generally, that's how I decorate for Christmas.



 This snowman looks cute at night all lit up.



Many years ago a couple of neighbors and I got together and painted ornaments.  Who knew I could make something like these?  :)  I made one for us and one for my Mom.  If I ever figure out how to make a big plaid bow for it, I'll add that.



I love these snowmen from Hallmark.  I added a bow to the topiary I made a few months ago and it looks festive.



My husband  reburbished this scale last year.  I like the colorful ornaments in the tray.




This was our family gift to the Grandparents and close friends when our kids were only 3 and 5 years old.  (They are both in college now)  My husband cut the trees, the kids painted all of the solid parts and I painted the details.  It was such a fun project and still makes me happy to see it.


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Pam

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