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December 21, 2011

Fun and Easy Tinsel Wreath and a few more decorations

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Before I show you this fun and easy wreath I created and some few remaining Christmas decorations, I’d like to thank you all again for your sweet, kind comments regarding the loss of our grandmother! We were overwhelmed by all of your care and concern.  It mean more to us than you could know! We are looking forward to all being together in a few days, to celebrate her life.
I first showed a glimpse of this fun wreath when I revealed my dining room decorated for Christmas.  I wish my photography could do this wreath justice because it really turned out great!  Every year I place lighted wreaths in our front windows, but this year I wanted white ones in the dining room, and I didn’t want to spend a lot.
While shopping at Michael’s I came across this fun white and silver snowflake tinsel, which was very inexpensive at 50% off.  I didn’t want to purchase wreath forms, so I dug up some old worn out pool noodles and cut one in half to use as the two wreath forms.  Here’s a tutorial collage to see how really simple it is to put these wreaths together.
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And here they are hanging in my dining room windows…during the day
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and at night…
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I mentioned in my Christmas in the Kitchen post that I had found these great silver pedestal trays at The Goodwill.  I used the smaller one under my kitchen Christmas tree.
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The second larger one I used for my coffee table centerpiece
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I filled it with pillar candles of varying heights and layered in ornaments and beads
Here you can see the beautiful details of the tray
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I added a DIY Dollar Tree hurricane and a footed glass bowl that I picked up at the Goodwill for a dollar. 
 I placed my cherished crystal Precious Moments nativity on a small ceiling medallion painted gold and fitted with a round mirror and placed atop a gold candle base from the Dollar Tree. Our dad gave both Vanessa and I these nativities one Christmas, and they are a special part of both of our Christmas decorating.
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A sweet friend brought me the gorgeous pink and cream Poinsettia that I placed in clearance flower pot.  I love how my coffee table turned out and find the color palette soothing and fresh! 
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One other fun project I created for my living room is my Christmas Card Tree.  I added some painted branches to a plastic urn I painted silver and filled the base with ornaments.
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I placed tiny clothes pins in a piece of vintage stemware and as the cards come in I can pin them to the tree.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing some of my additional Christmas projects.
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We’d also love it if you’d take a moment and pop over to visit us at Houzz where we have our latest Ideabook posted: 
 
Jewel Poinsettia Napkin Rings, Peacock eclectic napkin rings
Blue is such a popular color this season, and we invite you to see our favorite product picks to have a “Blue Christmas”!
Praying your week is one full of family, friends and most importantly FAITH! Thank you for joining me today…At The Picket Fence
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  1. Jessica @ O. Alouette says

    December 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Love your wreath!! The tinsel is such an easy way to make a wreath and it looks awesome!

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  2. Shelia says

    December 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Heather! How in the world do you come up with these wonderful ideas? I love your beautiful white wreath you’ve made! Now I want to copy cat you! 🙂 Your coffee table top is gorgeous too! Love those stands you’ve used and your soft colors. The little Precious Moments Nativity is darling! I cross stitched so many little Precious Moments and gave them away! 🙂
    Everything is so pretty. Merry Christmas, Dear One, and you and your family will be in my prayers this year.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  3. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    December 21, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Your white wreaths are so gorgeous! Love your other wonderful decorations, as well!

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  4. Tanya@takesix says

    December 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Your wreaths are gorgeous! Love that they have lights on them as well. Your thrift store raised platters are perfect!!! Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  5. Carol says

    December 21, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What a wonderful wreath! Thank you for sharing the idea!

    Merry Christmas,
    Carol

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  6. Ruby Jean says

    December 21, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Oh I LOVE it all…But that Precious Moments Nativity is just so VERY VERY precious…. I also just shared your Beautiful Candy Wreath on my FB page… Thank you again for linking up to my linky party… I pray ALL the best for you and your family this Christmas… Blessings
    Angelina

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  7. Robin says

    December 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Your tinsel wreath is so pretty. what a great idea. I love it.

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 21, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Very pretty, Heather! Love how your coffee table turned out! Ornaments and candles, so simple and everyone’s got them. I’ve been seeing so much Christmas stuff on clearance already, but I’m going to really think about what I’d like to have for next year before I buy anything!

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  9. Judy says

    December 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    You are definitely the wreath Queen. Another awesome idea for a wreath. They look so nice in your windows. I love all of the blue Christmas accents you have going on. You and your sister and your whole family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  10. Susan S. says

    December 21, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    SO pretty! I especially love the pretty, glimmery wreaths. That’s a definitely copy cat project for me for NEXT year. 🙂

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  11. Becca says

    December 21, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    You rock, Heather! I LOVE all of your projects … the wreaths are beautiful lit up in your windows … I love how you used clothespins to attach your sweet cards to your branches … and, your pops of blue are, again, amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    December 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Your wreath is absolutely gorgeous. Love it, and all of your decorations. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  13. Kelly says

    December 21, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I’m so impressed with your homemade tinsel wreaths in your dining room! I can’t believe they were made using pool noodles of all things. Now, that’s creative! I love how you added the lights to them too. Your card tree is another cute idea too. I love using branches inside.

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  14. janet says

    December 22, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    The wreaths are gorgeous..
    Merry Christmas..

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  15. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    December 22, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    I love your tinsel wreath! How pretty lit up too. I am heading over to Houzz now!

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  16. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Beautiful! And I love that you used pool noodles! I think I need to give that a try next year. (And yes, so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing.)
    🙁

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  17. Gypsy Heart says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Just beautiful! I love the white and silver. The wreaths are gorgeous! I would have never thought about starting with a pool noodle. Great job!

    Pat

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  18. Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says

    December 22, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    CHRISTmas Blessings from my mountain top to your home…May it be the best one ever..Hugs and Love Gloria.

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  19. Goa says

    December 22, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Merry christmas and happy new year

    more info visit :GDD Coffee Bar Brisbane …….

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  20. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    December 22, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Heather, your wreaths are just beautiful! So simple and easy but such an impact!
    Merry Christmas!

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  21. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    December 22, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful! Sending love and hugs.

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  22. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    December 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love love love those lighted wreaths! They are so beautiful!

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