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

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[Billie]

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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

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[dutchess]

Wonderful thread billie. Off to work but will try to stop back later!

[dutchess]

Hi GeeBee! Isn't today's thread lovely???? And "a little bird" told me tomorrows is really really neat. Can't wait!!! Okay...out the door!!!!

[GodBlessUSA]

Have a great day dutchess! Today thread is beautiful. I hope your birdie is correct. LOL! :)

[snugs]

Wise words Major a warning we all need to hear and adhere to

[snugs]

Sorry to hear about Toby's foot hope you manage to get to the vet and they quickly sort it out. Do you have to book an appointment or do they operate a turn up and wait system?

[tuliptree76]

Thanks, dolly. I hope Toby's foot heals quickly. And I hope you get your heat turned back on.

[tuliptree76]

Thanks, GBUSA.

[tuliptree76]

Thanks, dutchess. It isn't very difficult to do. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to make them. ;-)

[GodBlessUSA]

I'm really going to make this. Or try. LOL! I'm sure it won't look like yours. I'll post a picture of it when we do it. No matter how it comes out. LOL. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Oh no, Dolly. I hope Toby is ok. I also hope you can do both.

[tuliptree76]

I'd like to see it. :-)

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Great job!

[tuliptree76]

Thanks, PAL. :-)

[Billie]

Good morning, and thank you! I'm glad to see you - seems it's been a while. Hope everything is going well for you and your family, and your sister is doing well, too.

[Billie]

Good morning, Gail. Bundle up. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Mr. Mayor, always good words to mull over and try to live by.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Good to "see" you again!

[Billie]

Good morning! Thanks, Mrs.N - so much fun to show off all your pretty tables - Christmas ones are probably the prettiest and most fun. :)

[Billie]

Oh, Dolly, when it rains it literally pours at your place. Thank you for the lovely compliments you always give.

Poor Toby - I wonder how he cut his foot so badly - you probably do need to get it taken care of if the cut is that deep. Bless his little heart. :(

I hate that you've been so long without the central heat warming your rooms - and still have major plumbing problems.

[Billie]

Good morning, GeeBee - ready to relax a bit now? :)