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December 12, 2011

Chalkboard Frame Tree Topper

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Whew! Anyone else feel like their head is still spinning from all of the fun last week?
I don’t think I have ever written more adjectives in my entire life than when I was leaving comments for all of you. Words like…
Gorgeous! Creative! Beautiful! Clever! Fabulous! Fantastic! Elegant!
Crazy! Scatterbrained! All over the Map….oh wait…those last ones were just adjectives describing 
ME last week!
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You are some seriously talented folks and it was such a pleasure to get to have you share that talent with us. 
And, there is still time for you to share some more!
We will be leaving the links to the Christmas in the Kitchen Party and the Doors and Porches Party open all week long so please come on over and share some more of your gorgeous, creative, beautiful, clever, fabulous, fantastic, elegant selves with us!
And there is plenty of time to enter to win one of 8…count ’em 8 incredible prizes at the Giveaways for each party. You don’t even have to link up to enter so get on over there and do it!
Now, how about a fun and easy way to customize your Christmas Tree?
This is my Chalkboard Frame Tree Topper!

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We have 6 Christmas Trees in our house. Small ones in each bedroom and playroom and then our real tree in the Living Room which we go chop down each year.
This slim “faux” tree has been dubbed our “Family Tree” as it is filled with all of the paper angels and snowflakes, candy canes and even ornaments from my childhood and my hubby’s too.
Plus, it’s in our Family Room so it kinda makes since, right?

Here is my sweet boy setting up the train around the base.
I love this tree so much and pretty much want to cry every time we pull out the decorations for it. So, it seemed only fitting to create something extra special for the top.
I also wanted something which could be updated and reused year after year!

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This could not be more simple!
I purchased 2 (since we have 2 kids!) wood frames from Michael’s and gave them each a coat of
Chalkboard Paint.

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I then added the pictures of each of my rascals (fresh from their baths) decorating this exact tree this year and wrote their names on the bottom and the date on the top.

A ribbon wrapped around the frame and tied off with a bow finished it off and then it was tied onto the top of the tree. I seriously love the ribbons I found this year! 

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And there you have it. 
Sweet
Simple 
Sentimental

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My idea of the perfect Tree Topper!

I promise I don’t have a popcorn ceiling in there even though it looks that way in this picture!
Who edited these anyway? Sheesh! 

I just had to throw this one in for good measure.
I can show it to them the next time they are getting on each other’s nerves!

Thanks so much for joining me today at the Fence,

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This post will be partying here this week:

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  1. Tanya@takesix says

    December 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I always tell me kids (who fight alot) as I’m taking their picture together on Christmas Eve, “Just pretend that you love each other!” ;0)

    Your tree topper is a treasure, Vanessa! I love it! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  2. Savvy Seasons says

    December 12, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    The kids are A D O R A B L E!! Love their jammies. What a great idea for a tree topper. I never would have thought of that, but it really is special. Thanks for sharing, I may have to steal this idea for next year. =)

    Happy Holidays! xoxo ~Liz

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  3. Honey at 2805 says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    It’s adorable! Love the frames and your children are precious!

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  4. Pattie says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    How cute and a great idea…

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  5. Linda @ A La Carte says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    That is so cute! Great idea! Love the pic of your kids. hugs, Linda

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  6. Maria Elena says

    December 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Beautiful idea! Your kids are so adorable! Enjoy them! They grow so fast! 🙂

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  7. Becca says

    December 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Aw, Vanessa … the last picture melts my heart … so, so sweet! I love your tree, and the picture frames at the top are such a wonderful, sentimental idea. You guys are so blessed! xoxo

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  8. Judy says

    December 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Love the tree topper…but I especially love that photo of them in their pj’s hugging. That’s sooo cute. Beautiful family.

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  9. Honey at 2805 says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I adore the tree and the tree topper! The little rascals are so adorable!

    Thank you for linking to the Christmas Blogger’s Block Party Christmas Tree Party (in progress). You add even more dimension to the fabulous inspiration!

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  10. Richella says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    SO cute! Aren’t they darling?! And your tree topper is just right. I’m assuming that you’ll use this next year with photos from 2012–unless, of course, blogging inspires you to create something new! 🙂

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  11. michelle says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a great idea and it is perfect. 🙂 Oh my gosh girl 6 trees!!? You were very busy putting up all your decor. I bet they are so beautiful and my kids love having their trees in their room too. 🙂
    xoxo

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  12. Laura says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Wow! You are a Christmas crafting genius! So glad I found your project via Centsational Girl.

    Please stop by for a visit to my blog. I am currently in the midst of a Gifts to Make series.

    Be Merry and Bright!

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    What a fabulous idea Vanessa, I love it!! Your kids are adorable and I love their pj’s! Love the ribbon you used for the top too. Martina

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  14. Kelly says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    What a cute idea! I love being able to write on those frames like that and know that it can be changed if needed too. Chalkboard paint is so great, isn’t it?

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  15. Laurel says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Love this!! Great idea…I’m thinking our kids look like the same ages, boy/girl same too 🙂 chat soon, laurel

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  16. Michele Smith says

    December 13, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I LOVE this, what a fantastic idea. Your kiddos are adorable too, love their little jammies. Love chalkboard paint too!

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  17. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    December 13, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing with us at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  18. Debbie says

    December 13, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    The chalkboard paint is downright inspired. Why, you could post it on your own Friday party! I love the topper. BTW, that Ian is just plain cute to me. I still remember the video he did explaining the game for the giveaway. If I had a son, I would have wanted one like that. Maybe a grandson…

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  19. Ange says

    December 13, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a great idea! So easy and cute too. I love the last picture of sibling love, so sweet. You need to do a post on how to tie a bow because if that was my tree it would look like a rat’s nest of ribbons! 😉

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  20. notes of sincerity says

    December 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Oh so cute! :o)

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