I've been framed!
What to do when you have a living room filled with stacks of frames waiting to be made over?
What to do when there is one very naked Christmas tree sitting in the middle of said living room?
What to do when guests are going to arrive before you even begin to decorate?
I ditched all the traditional white and pastel ornaments and hundreds of white lights for a simple, but pleasing tree.
DO NOT TELL CHUCKS I BOUGHT FOUR BOXES OF VINTAGE SHINY BRITES WITH CHRISTMAS CHICKS JERRELL AND JEAN.
They made me do it.
Strung on eight hundred lights - half of what is usually on the tree.
I dragged out every single box of Shiny Brites and their off-brand cousins - about 20 dozen and went to work.
Pale green tulle was used to tie the frames.
Plus the extra left on the roll was stuffed in between the ornaments.
Unfortunately Miss Lizzie is several sizes bigger than the gown, but you cannot tell from the front of the tree.
The larger frames are artfully placed with Miss Lizzie behind the tree.
Don't tell me I can't hide my junk.
I did sneak a few glass balls from the eighties into the mix.
Framed - And I am loving it!
Remember to bring your holiday posts or other creations over tonight for Make It Monday. Sunday, 7PM Eastern time. Tamara (Etcetorize) will be choosing the features.
See y'all!
* It is the shortest day of the year - go crazy - get nekkid and dance in the yard! Or frame your balls!
See all the bottle brush trees at these posts:
Let The Bleaching Begin
Dying the Trees
Bottle Brush Trees on Corks
Bottle Brush Tree Joy
Bottle Brush Trees on Molds
Bottle Brush Trees On Blocks
Painted And Pearled
Silver And Gold
A Tiny Shake Of Christmas
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Love it, Donna! You can really come up with some wonderful masterpieces! I think this would be a hit at your shop!
ReplyDeleteYou are one crazy, creative gal! So unique and fun--guess your tree is a good reflection of you, Donna. Happy Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought that this could turn out so amazing? We are all so lucky that you can come up with these creative ideas for us to be inspired by :-)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Erica
Well that's just a genius idea you had, it looks really cool Donna!
ReplyDeleteTania
Now that is thinking outside the frame! I love stuff that is so crazy amazing that it works. It's so fun! Way to get into the spirit Donna! If that's what watching ELF 5 times does for you I might have to watch it another 3 times. lol.
ReplyDeleteI was so enthralled by your tree that I totally forgot that I did actually frame some balls in my post today. Pretty pink ones. lol.
DeleteWell, it's a good thing you didn't have a slew of 5-pound hand weights strewn about your place! Your idea of putting the frames on the tree was so fun, and I don't think you had any company! Very unique!
ReplyDeleteWhat if I have no balls to frame? Sorry, couldn't help it!
ReplyDeleteWell Donna ... that is the most creative idea I have ever seen. I guess if you have a naked tree; too many frames and need to hide them or use them ... then this is the way to do it. Looks great and really draws attention to those special ornaments. So original ... love it. Sure makes my little 'ole tree look pretty dull.
ReplyDeleteChristmas Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Very pretty, very creative.
ReplyDeleteMadonna
MakeMineLemon
You crack me up!! I love your tree and it's so unique!
ReplyDeleteOriginal and unexpected! You are so clever, Donna. :) Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute!! Hope you had a merry Christmas.
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