Liquor bottles - the new thing to collect

That is, the little bottles.
This miniature liquor bottle photo snow globe idea makes me wish I had more frequent traveler points. Dag-nab-it-all!
Check out Photojojo's instruction page HERE.

Come to think of it, how cute would a small bar Christmas tree look with "baby" bottles of liquor? Aw, HELLS to the yeah!

Plaid balls

No, not what you think . . . but it IS a cute make-it-yourself ornament idea by media whore Eddie Ross.
LOVING me some plaid!

Cross stitch Christmas ornaments

Made a heap of cross stitch Christmas ornaments, some with pinked edges, some frayed.


And after second consideration, decided I kinda liked the pristine white wide flange and left those as is.

Shabby Chic Ornament Wreath

Y'know those nasty scratched up ornaments that folks toss when they purchase new ones? Well, I love 'em! And I have been collecting them for the last 7 years.
Here is my wreath made of vintage ornaments on a straw wreath wrapped in silver tinsel garland.

Pointers to make your own:

• purchase sharp end metal floral pins
• wrap straw wreath with silver tinsel garland and secure ends
• for hanger, wrap wire around wreath several times and twist to bind strands together
• begin at top and work around
• place larger ornaments first and fill in with smaller
• you may work on a flat surface to complete the bulk of the wreath but for completion, transfer to a sturdy nail on the wall. You will want to see empty spots and how ornaments dangle.
• place a rug, mat or folded towel below wreath while it is hanging on wall because some ornaments will fall and break
• reserve several ornaments for replacement
• wreath is not recommended for a door. hang in stationary area.
• store wreath in sturdy box

Don't throw that away!

Baby clothing that is just too cute to toss?

Baby clothing that might be stained?

Nursery bedding fabric remnant?

Don't toss that fabric!

Sew a cute Christmas tree ornament instead! And create a special keepsake.

"When you were a baby . . ."