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It’s been awhile that I have wanted to create Air Dry Clay Ornaments with SeaShells and Sea Glass. Perusing through Pinterest helped a lot. In the end I decided to make up a “one of a kind” design.
There has been a “Grandma” tradition every Christmas, for 26 years, that each of our grandchildren receive a handmade ornament from me. Last year I tried my hand at air dry clay ornaments. They turned out…okay. Not my best work. But, fun to make, nonetheless.
Today we are Decorating a Chandelier for Christmas in just a few steps and little money. Follow this tutorial to impress your holiday guests.
While decorating your Christmas tree, you can add Christmas cheer to your chandelier, too.
It’s Monday!! How was your weekend?? We were busy hosting an Open House for our son and his lovely bride. We had amazing help, wonderful people visiting, and delicious food!! I can’t wait to show you the pictures!! But for now it’s time for “The Monday Blues“…
First off, This is from Sowdering about in Seattle:
Randi refreshed this dresser for her kids. Don’t you just love this deep blue with the black drawers?? She also hand painted each knob. So creative and talented!! Thanks for sharing Randi!! I look forward to having more blues from you very soon!!
Now for my own “Monday Blues“:
I literally found this by our dumpster on a Saturday afternoon. I was SO excited!! My Hubby was at work, so I called my neighbor, and he helped me haul it up upstairs to our place! Woo!! She was basically a frame of a dresser. Not even a dresser!!
I knew I wanted to clean her up, fix her up, and use her for the wedding festivities.
I decided to prime her and then think about a color and style for her.
So what do you think? From dumpster to wedding... Pretty good, huh?? I also added my book page garland for some texture.
I dry brushed BHG Teal Lake to add to the colors of the wedding. I have used this same color in other places in our home as well. All she needed was a little paint and some love.
She looked do pretty holding the drinks for the open house this past weekend!!
Not too bad for a freebie, huh?? I am excited to share “My Monday Blues” with you every week! I hope you will be excited to share your blues with me as well.
Have a Blue Monday as you are getting ready for Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season!!
I will be seeing you on Pinterest, Facebook, Hometalk, Google +, and Stumble Upon.
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Welcome!! I am so excited to give you a small tour of my Christmas decorating today!!
Usually just before Thanksgiving I pull out the Christmas decorations. I try to be creative and decorate differently than I have in the past. This year was no exception. It was a great project for me. I hope you enjoy!!
Your tour begins right now….
We have 3 small trees. This year I placed them in separate rooms. I even flocked 2 of them myself. Easy and they look great!! You can see that I chose colors that reflect my taste and flow with our home style.
This is a view of our kitchen shelves and computer area. Hubby loves the snow globes for the grand kiddos to see and play with. Also in this picture is a book page garland with coffee filters, and my Miss Mustard Seed Knock-off ornament. On the far right is just a glimpse of my sticks I dressed with snow flakes, icicles and birdhouses. I like this picture because too, because you can see the tree and chandelier in our bedroom!!
This is a small peek at all of the decorations throughout our home. The guest bathroom, the living room, our bedroom, and kitchen.
This was my first Nativity. A friend bought it for me during her trip to Italy. It is one of the several Nativities I own. Hubby collects snow globes and I collect Nativities I like this one in the cloche. The worry doll was brought back from our son’s mission in Guatemala.
In this collage, you can see my glittery bird houses (I bought them for a $1-painted and glittered them up to match the colors in our home-easy!!!), my book page garland, more snow globes, and our bedroom tree and decorations.
Our “Elf on the Shelf”. He is actually from the 50s and my mom’s. He has always been a part of Christmas for our family since I was tiny girl.
These are in our TV room, and special to me because my grandma made these ornaments. She is now gone, but I have these to remember her by each Christmas. Don’t you love that cute couple?? That is Hubby and me on our wedding day!!
A full view of my branches with the snow flakes, icicles and glittery bird houses.
A closer look at the bedroom tree,chandelier, and Nativity.
My grandpa’s croquet box filled with snowflakes, candles, and bulbs. The Christmas pillow was made by niece Denise. The sleigh filled with my grandma’s homemade toys, was a gift from my dad.
I love this picture of our kitchen shelves and snow globes.
I thought you might like to see just a couple more Nativities that I own. The bells were a gift from my grandma the first year we were married. They always find a place in the Christmas decor.
This pedestal is behind my kitchen sink. The gingerbread family was made by my niece Denise. (Yes, that is real cinnamon on them!!) The Christmas village adorned my grandparents fireplace mantel every year when I was a child. I love that my grand kiddos get to see it, too!!
A vignette with my ornament knock-off.
Our book shelf in the living room shows off all the Nativities. I especially love the white Nativity in our bedroom. Here is another view of the kitchen.
I gathered all of my angels on a pedestal to be raised above another Nativity.
My view from the kitchen to the living room.
Our guest bathroom. The birdhouse has got the be one of my favorite gifts from my father. I love how this room is filled with Christmas lights for our visitors, like you!!
Thanks for taking my Christmas Decor Tour today. It was fun having you here!! I love having you visit my blog and on Pinterest, Facebook, Hometalk, Google +, Stumble Upon, Bloglovin’, and LinkedIn!! Come back again soon!!
Make it a Super Saturday! Enjoy your family and all the good you have in your life!!
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