We spend most of November, but only a tiny bit of December on the coast, so I wanted to make a holiday tree that we could enjoy now, during these anticipatory holiday weeks, and through New Years…
One day I had an idea
I thought, I bet that tall blue bottle would look pretty full of lights
I had lights!
Sorry the photos are so dark, I was so excited to get started, things just happened, and I took these with my phone, shooting into the bright doors beyond… 😁
I couldn’t stop long enough to find better lighting, I just began wildly cramming lights, lots of lights into the bottle
Next came a piece of leftover shoe molding, covered with a ribbon and inserted into the bottle neck
The stick stays secure because the big plug from the lights is in the neck of the bottle and provides a wedge to hold the stick in place
I tied various lengths of transparent silver ribbon to the stick and tied ornaments to the ends
I kept to a simple palette of aqua, gold, silver and white
Sparkly balls on sticks were tucked in the ribbon at the very top
The stick is easily removed and can be stored away after the holidays
Ready to go again next year
Things rarely repeat themselves around here
But HH really likes this, he says it’s my best creation
Little does he know that next year I’m picturing a tall white tree with bright pink and orange balls, and mermaid ornaments! Shhhh…
We have been enjoying it
And the thoughts of holidays ahead
I am all about lights and sparkle any time of year
and anything aqua blue
A Sea Glass Christmas Tree is festive and easy to make too
It’s fun keep things festive no matter what the season!
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OH!! In case you’re feeling crafty, JoAnn’s is having a great giveaway you might be interested in!
It ends November 20, so hurry over, the winner gets a $150 Jo-Ann Gift Card.
Here is the link to the giveaway, http://redbobbin.com/giveaways/win-a-150-joann-gift-card/
Good luck!
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Juicy Details
blue bottle/Home Goods
ornaments/Hobby Lobby
silver ribbon/Old Time Pottery
Sea Glass Tree/ tutorial here
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Celebrate and Decorate, Rustic and Refined,
Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Tickle My Tastebuds, Full Plate Thursday, Work it Wednesday
Poofing the Pillows, Get Your DIY On, Your Inspired Design
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