Absolutely Genius!
This is for those who don’t want to do too much decorating, but have a great sense of humor about the whole thing.
I wonder if I have time to get a Grinch . . .
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Reindeer Soda Bottles
I’ve been relaxing and thinking about what you take to our annual block party. Hors d’oeuvres are mentioned on the invitation. I can go to my local deli and order something for the occasion. I can bring candy as I’ve done before. I can also do something different. Which I think I will do.
I do like these. They are a bit different. There’s also:
And also:
That gives you a variety of antler styles. I believe a ribbon wrapped at the neck of the bottle is a nice touch, but as you can see it isn’t really necessary.
They all require the same basic materials:
- craft brown or red pipe cleaners
- googly eyes
- red pom poms
- ribbon is optional
- glue gun or glue of your choice
- scissors are always useful
If you need a video, I have one handy:
Well, there you go! These are great as inexpensive gifts to give to friends, neighbors, your lawn and pool person, even the mail carrier. It’s all part of spreading Christmas cheer!
Snow Globe Terrariums You Can Make
This is basically a pictorial do it yourself project. Yes a picture is indeed worth a thousand words. To be honest with you, I’d thought about a project similar to this, but now that I see them, I’m motivated to give them a try. I like the idea of these terrariums. They do make a lovely display for every room of your house plus you could use either figures you’ve bought or paper crafts. I like the paper craft idea. With them being under glass, you won’t have small hands pawing at them. You won’t have artificial snow blowing about. This is a beautiful alternative to a traditional Christmas Village you may set up year after year. I do find these pictures quite inspiring.
You can build your base with just about anything:
- artificial snow
- seashells
- angel hair
- garland
- tinsel
- single color ornaments
- river rocks
- large Christmas lights
- tissue paper
- whatever tickles your fancy
You can place just about anything on top. This is an excellent idea for Christmas, but also for other holidays when you have the desire to decorate.
Allow your imagination to go a bit wild and have fun!
Santa Mickey Mouse Candy Box
Yes! You can make these with this Free Colorful Template.
The image and free printable is compliments of http://family.disney.com
And you also need this Mini Mouse Candy Box to keep Mickey company.
These Christmas Candy Boxes look great together or separately. They make excellent hostess gifts. Print out the free printables on card stock, cut them out, assemble and fill them with holiday goodies.
Let Mickey and Mini help with your Christmas celebration!
A Christmas Message
Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.
Once in a while you read something that stops you in your tracks. This inspirational expression or quote seemed appropriate to share during this holiday season. In all the rushing around we do in preparation for Christmas it’s important to stop and listen to reflect upon what the season is all about and what the season truly means . . . to you. Not to anyone else, but to you.
It doesn’t have to be while opening presents. It can be before dinner, while wrapping presents . . . even while shopping or driving to your next destination. Just take a moment to stop . . . and listen to what is around you . . . you’ll notice it’s always with you . . . it’s love.
It doesn’t have to be a spiritual thing . . . it’s just an interesting experiment . . . see what you feel and hear. It could be while you’re eating something special for the season. Maybe even a piece of a candy cane will give you that “special” holiday feeling. What is it? Is it love . . . or something else? How does it make you feel?
This reminds me of Thanksgiving and taking a moment to count your blessings and be thankful. But there is something magical about Christmas. It isn’t about remembering our blessings or coming up with something to be thankful for. This is more about the feeling you receive. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was out walking one evening taking in the sights of Christmas. What struck me at that moment was the smell of wood burning in a fireplace. I felt love. The warmth of being close to family . . . safe and secure.
It may be worthwhile to remember this and periodically during 2015 to stop for a moment and check into what you receive.
Funny Christmas Video
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=585866588158714&set=vb.126045904140787&type=2&theater
Sorry I can’t get the video to embed. Just click the link and enjoy The Twelve Days of Christmas!!!
These young men are very creative and imaginative in their enactment of the song which was originally created as a parlor game to see who could remember the most things in sequence. As it has been pointed out by those who study the brain, song or rhyme is the easiest way to remember things. There are those who make up words to stand for letters of whatever it is they want to remember. We’ve probably used these techniques over the years.
It may be interesting to see what you and your friends come up with in trying to remember the 12 gifts in this song.
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