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From Twigs to Trees!



OK, girlfriends, I'm ready to show you what I have been working on for weeks and weeks.  I told you I was working on something for two special people - it is done!  Let me tell you who, what, when, where, and why.  For as long as I can remember I have given my girls a "Happy December" present.  I just love the Christmas season so much that I am ready to begin the celebration.  So on December 1 I would have a gift for my kids.  They might come home from school and find a Christmas shirt on their bed or I would present them with Christmas socks or a Christmas trinket, maybe cookie cutters or sticker book.  Just something.   For fun!  This year I made:









Grapevine Christmas trees!!!!  I had lots of help!  My sister, Nancy, Mark, and Hank all helped me gather the vines.  Poor Hank got poison twice from helping me find vines!  Then I wrapped the vines around a tomato cage using the vines and thin wire.  It took lots and lots of vines!! I also made vine stars to go on top. I made two.  One for Holly and one for Lindsey.  I put lights on them and had them on the front porch when the girls came for Thanksgiving.  I think they liked them.  I know I did.  I hope to make me one, too, someday!

Speaking of Thanksgiving........

 Here we are, enjoying each other and the delicious food prepared by all! Turkey and ham!
 See the fabric pumpkins on the table?  Aren't they cute??!!  Homemade by my sister!
 Debbie made the spoon bread and frozen salad.
Mom made the green beans and the pies - pumpkin and pecan!
 Lindsey brought brownies, of course, and peanutbutter pie, and deviled eggs.
 Holly made the Sweet Potato Souffle - she added marshmallows to half of it - yum!
 Mark made the jello jigglers - a request of Lindseys!  Caden liked them, too!
This is a wooden turkey I painted.  Hank cut it out for me.  If you want the pattern, just let me know and I will send it to you!  Hope you all had a great day with family and friends.  I want to say I am blessed by God for my awesome family and His rich gifts!
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  1. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    You are such an incredibly talented guru! You have always been able to make something out of nothing, and added with your own touch of creativity, unparalleled like no other, you devise and create something that everyone wants their hands on for themselves. You are such a special, gifted individual! I love you!

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