The Family Christmas Tree

Like many family Christmas trees ours has lots of ornaments...

 and all have a special meaning.

  Our collection of ornaments grow each year...  

Our Christmas Tree 2010

The Star that has been at the top of our tree for almost 17 years...

A favorite hobby...

A first movie in a movie theater...

A beautiful hand painted ornament...

A favorite family vacation...

A reminder of loved ones who have passed...

A favorite childhood memory...

The train that always runs beneath the tree...

The special nativity....

I love our family Christmas tree!!!

You may find me on a December night with only the tree lights on, sitting under a cozy blanket admiring the tree....reflecting on all the memories of the past years, the present day joys and memories yet to be made...

Just like my Mom use to do...

I hope my kids will carry on the tradition...

I'm linking to Sarah's Christmas tree party today!  Make sure to stop by and see all the Christmas tree fun!

The Tale of Two Acorn Ornaments

With a few basic supplies you can create two super cute acorn ornaments!

Acorn Santa Ornament

THE SUPPLY LIST

* Acorns *

* Red Paint *

* Peach Paint *

* Black Paint *

* Snow-Tex Paint *

* 1/8 inch wide ribbon *

* Glue gun *

* Paint Brushes *

* Scissors *

First, collect a few acorns (in my case from my yard).  You may have to fight a few squirrels to get the "prize" acorns ;)!  Pop them apart (caps & body) and paint the caps red first.  Once they are dried hot glue back together (you can also use craft glue but there is added dry time).  Paint a "face" using the peach color paint (eyes, nose & mouth added later).  Using the Snow-Tex paint create the beard, hair and hat trim.  The thicker the Snow-Tex paint the longer the dry time (bottle says about 2-3 hours).  Once dry add the eyes (black paint) and nose/mouth using red paint and a fine brush.  Hot glue ribbon to the top of the acorn cap, add a bow and enjoy!

Not into the acorn Santa? A little glitter, a little glue and a little ribbon and you can have this classic & rustic ornament....

THE SUPPLY LIST

* Acorns *

* Glitter *

* Glitter Glue *

* Glue Gun *

* 1/8 inch Ribbon *

Just as before, pop the acorn apart. "Paint" glitter glue on the acorn cap. 

Add glitter and let dry.

 Hot glue the acorn back together and add the ribbon loop to the top! TAH-DA!!!

Cute classic & rustic ornament!

I'm linking up to Kate's Christmas Craft party at Centsational Girl!

Come join the party and get inspired!