Countdown to Christmas- Day 20

Evening everyone!  I just finished watching the season finale of Survivor, my favorite show.  Any other Survivor fans out there?  I always love seeing who wins that million dollars, but I have to admit that I hate to see the show end, too.  I am a definite fan.

It has been a busy and productive weekend.  With so few days left until Christmas, I’m glad that my to-do list is starting to shrink to a manageable size.  Still working on a few things, of course. Here is a card I made today using some of my favorite Webster’s Pages papers and trim.

Sorry about the blurry photo, guys.  That adorable Santa image is a transparency, which my camera had difficulty focusing on.  The transparency is K&Co. from their Evergreen line, and the papers are from the Winter’s Wing collection by Webster’s Pages.  Trim is from their Winter Trim Collection.  I added a little detailing with a simple knot of trim and machine stitching.

I also wanted to share a few photos of our holiday “miracle” here in NC….a touch of snow before Christmas.  Very unheard of, and very, very brief.  Lasted just long enough to grab the camera and dash outside.

Maybe this means we’ll see more of the white stuff this year!  Well, a girl can hope…

Thanks so much for stopping by everyone!

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Countdown to Christmas- Day 19

Evening everyone!  Today has been one long and tiring day of shopping, and oh my goodness, am I ever worn out.  Still haven’t completely finished everything that I hope to accomplish, but today was a good day.  Feels good to scratch one more item off the list.

Tonight I have a fun crafty project to share.  A wooden snowflake that I’ve altered and plan to create a holiday wreath with.

I first covered the snowflake with some KI shimmer paper and then edged the snowflake with white paint and glitter.  Added buttons to each arm of the snowflake and a ribbon tie at the top.

In the middle I added a big layered bow made of tulle, trim, and wide organdy ribbon.  The Santa image is a die cut from K&Co.’s Evergreen line, which I enhanced with gems, a berry pick, baker’s twine, and a little present.  I tucked some holly into the bow and added a Noel rub on to the ribbon.

I’ve gotten as far as attaching my snowflake to an evergreen wreath and hanging it on the back of my kitchen door, and think that might be it for this year.  Will have to add the rest of the beautification to next year’s project list.

Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend.  With less than one week until Christmas, I’m sure they are busy busy.  Just keep breathing, and we’ll all make it together!

Thanks so much for stopping by everyone!

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