Category Archives: Decorating

Ornament #21 – Beaded Icicles {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 21, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #21 – Beaded Icicles The last stage of tree decorating when I was a kid involved tossing handfuls of silvery tinsel onto the tree.  I think this was my favorite part.  As the tinsel hit the white twinkle lights, … Continue reading →

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Ornament #20 – Tiny Yarn Basket {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 20, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #20 -Tiny Yarn Basket As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’ve always been fascinated by miniature things.  I also love knitting and all things related to yarn, so when I found this tiny yarn basket ornament, it seemed as … Continue reading →

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Ornament #19 – Tiny Sweater Ornament {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 19, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #19 -Tiny Sweater Ornament   I’ve always been fascinated by miniature things.  I love doll houses with all the tiny furniture, appliances and decorated rooms.  As a kid I remember going to a miniature village where as you walked … Continue reading →

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Ornament #18 – Glitter Stars {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 18, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #18 – Glitter Stars Growing up, we never put a star on the top of our tree.  We always put an angel.  She was dressed beautifully in white and she fit perfectly at the top of our tree.   After … Continue reading →

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Ornament #17 – Pinecones {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 17, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #17 – Pinecones  When the dogs and I go on our walk in the mornings we take the same route.  It can get a bit monotonous for me, but it’s their walk not mine so I don’t complain.  A … Continue reading →

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Ornament #16 – Denim Trees {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 16, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #16 – Denim Trees I’m enamored with trees at the moment.  In my neighborhood the leaves are ablaze in reds, yellows and oranges.  They truly are breathtaking.  It’s also leaf-dropping time, at least with my trees, so Mike and … Continue reading →

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Ornament #15 – Ribbon Tree {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 15, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #15 – Ribbon Tree Today I foraged.  And when I say “I”, I mean the dogs and I.  We all foraged for twigs in my backyard.  It took a whole 5 minutes to find all the twigs I needed … Continue reading →

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Ornament #14 – Puppy Face {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 14, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #14 – Puppy Face Well I think I have the stitching bug.  And the felt bug.  And, of course, the ‘make every conceivable dog-related ornament there is’ bug.  I’m even considering re-organizing my embroidery floss stash by color.  More … Continue reading →

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Ornament #13 – Snowflakes {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 13, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #13 – Snowflakes I’m always amazed at what can be created from ordinary household items.  Case in point:  toilet paper roll tubes. Years ago when I taught in the Children’s program at my church, I used paper roll tubes … Continue reading →

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Ornament #12 – Clay Puppy Paw {30 Days of Christmas Ornaments}

Posted on November 12, 2014 by gracieed

Ornament #12 -Clay Puppy Paw For today’s ornament I used a product called Pluffy Clay.  Made by Sculpey, it’s reported to be “an amazingly versatile clay that never dries out”.  Today I put that claim to the test.  The package … Continue reading →

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