A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-06-05....Finest Christmas Tables, Part I

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[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas fast approaching, I asked a Few of Our Finest to set some of their finest Christmas tables to present throughout these next few weeks. Each one has chosen her own theme, and no one else has seen it. Today our featured guest artists are deadhead and tuliptree76.

I hope you enjoy and appreciate their beautiful Christmas offerings as much as I do. It's always rewarding when we have our Finest' contributions, but never moreso than during the Christmas holidays.

Thank you, Colleen and Tulip!

Ornament Wreaths

Every year, I make one or two ornament wreaths as gifts. They are very easy to make, even for those of us who aren’t very crafty! The following is how to make an ornament wreath.

You will need:
(1) A circular wreath form (Large or small)
(2) Ball Christmas ornaments (glass, plastic, or satin – all sizes and colors)
(3) A glue gun and hot glue

Dab a little glue on the wreath form where you would like to place an ornament, and then attach the ornament to the form. Make sure the metal or plastic loop on the ornament faces in towards the form so that it doesn't show when the wreath is finished. Keep adding glue and ornaments until you cover the front and sides of the wreath form. Don't put any ornaments on the back of the form so that it can easily hang on a wall.

I like to put the larger ornaments as a base around the form and use the smaller ornaments to fill in the gaps between the larger ornaments. I also like to start at the back of the wreath and move to the front, but there is no set way on arranging the ornaments. After you cover the form, you can add bows or other decorations if you like. Also, add a wire or string to the back so you can hang it.

Hint: Add the string or wire to the wreath form before you add the ornaments. It will make tying the string easier.

And now you have a beautiful wreath for you or someone else to enjoy!

Merry Christmas!

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-05-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[armymarinemom]

Awwww, bless you too.

[deadhead]

:-)

[armymarinemom]

Thanks. He is back at the moment gearing up for what comes down the road in a few months. We do keep all of our troops in prayer. In spite of what the media would have you believe they are doing a lot of good work.

[Temple Owl]

That is so great! Thank you for the wonderful picture.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Nice thread, Billie, thank you.

[scubachick]

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

[Aquamarine]

Peeked in earlier today and saw the beautiful and touching tables by Colleen and Tulip but things were so hectic around here I didn't have time to formulate a comment.
Now it's late and was peeking in one more time before turning in so I'll say good night and see y'all tomorrow. :)

[Billie]

Thanks, jwalsh. Colleen's and tulip's tables are very impressive!

[Billie]

:) I'm glad you liked the pledge graphic. I get carried away sometimes with lots of different vignettes. :)

[Billie]

Hi, scubachick - haven't seen you in a while. Thanks for joining us today. Bet babychick is going to enjoy this Christmas a lot! :)

[Billie]

Love that picture of Gardiner Mamor Park, and thanks for the eggnog and the music, girls!

[Billie]

Really glad you like your new job - I'm guessing the hours are better, too. :)

[Billie]

Looks like a great image for the Military Monday threads! armymarinemom's son!

We have her sons in the third group from the bottom on our Military Monday collages. :)

[Billie]

Thank you, Victoria. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Aqua - glad you got a chance to come back - got your mail - thank you! Hope your *hectic* slows down! ;)

[The Mayor]

ooops!

[Billie]

Goodnight, Finest. Another treat tomorrow - hope you can come back again and take a look. Thanks for spending a little of your time with us today.

[armymarinemom]

Night Bille.

[tuliptree76]

Good night, Billie.

[LadyX]

My apology is extended for being M.I.A - engrossed in a Priority Project, making something special for my sister.
We plan to travel to where she is in an Assisted Living facility (@ 120 miles away) on Thursday, leaving before dawn, and hope to return by evening.

Making something *very unique* for her in adddition to creating two small photo albums of our travels and memories to have at hand, as well as an assortment of other 'prizes.'

If able, I'll try to post a Dear John letter Thursday night, but with heavy rain all over predicted for that day, that's a "maybe"...

Hugs to all!