Christmasy Things - Decoratin' and Craftin'...

 This post is long overdue and with Christmas just 2 days away -

 it'll be food for thought for next year at this point.  But alas - 

 sharing some things  from around my home in the past weeks...

My family rooms show my 'country' side.  The terrarium is

 outfitted with trees and ornaments all nestled on a bed of red plaid.... 

Picked up these deer at a yard sale this fall for $1-$2 each...

The mini prim ornaments were just 50 cents for the whole bunch (4 of them)...

Across the room - I adorned the grapevine wreath with a faux tree branch.  

The bow, etc. help to hide some of its center hardware...

Due to time restraints - I decided to  'add' some seasonal decor to

 my old cupboard top rather than completely redoing what was there...

 I had a few baskets with nothing in them - couldn't have that -

So more faux tree branches and ornaments to the resuce...

(Notice the deer in there?  It came from the same yard sale as the ones mentioned earlier.)

 

My kitchen usually gets a spray of lighted garland across the counter.   

When I don't have time for much else - 

this says 'Christmas' while we enjoy our evening dinners...

 Also took time to do a very small craft.  

Christmas cards from last year became some sweet ornaments...

I glued popsicle sticks to the cards covering the section I thought was pretty.  

(why popsicle sticks?  cause I had them... )

Then cut around the edges and sanded edges to distress.  

I gave edges and backs a light coat of glaze that I wiped off.  

Last - glued on some waxed string with a looped knot in center...

...and I think they're kinda cute.  Would make great package

 adornments and I just may use them as such!

Merry Christmas my friends!  Stay calm and remember 

the manger that led to the cross and resurrection... 

Our opportunity for an eternity in heaven if we give our 

lives in response.   And it's my hope that you have!

~Joyce