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

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

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[Billie]

Good afternoon, MB. I totally agree that Christmas is the time to invite others to share their talents - whether writing an essay or decorating - at the Finest. :)

[luvie]

Thanks, deadhead! You did a beautiful job on your table and I can tell a lot of thought and faith went into it! I have been looking forward to seeing what we all have come up with. This is soooooo much fun.

And now we might just get our Mini-tour of Homes! WOOHOO!

[Billie]

Hey, there, Luvbo - mightly colorful post you got there! :)

[luvie]

Oh, Snugs...what a sweet little display you made for you Mum in the nursing home! Color is probably very important to her now, since she has a hard time knowing what things are.

[Billie]

My thanks to you, Colleen, and gosh, that's a gorgeous "Merry Christmas" ornament!

[luvie]

Hi, Billie! I get carried away with color and sparkly things sometimes! LOL! Didn't those two do an absolutely magnificent job on their tables. It is so much fun finally getting to see what each of us has done...like opening presents!

[deadhead]

Ah, thank you so much, LUV W.

"And now we might just get our Mini-tour of Homes! WOOHOO!"

Yes, it will be so much fun to see how our FReeper Friends decorate their homes. WOOHOO :-)

Note to self: get busy decorating, deadhead :-)

Thinking of our Military who are away from home for the Christmas season.

[Billie]

And now we might just get our Mini-tour of Homes! WOOHOO!

Heyyyyy! Shhhhhhhh! LOL

[deadhead]

You're welcome, Billie. Was happy to be a part of today's festivities :-) We can't thank you enough here at the Finest. You are a wonderful person, taught us all so much. Blessings to you and yours. Thank You!!! :-)

[Billie]

Hi, Billie! I get carried away with color and sparkly things sometimes! LOL! Didn't those two do an absolutely magnificent job on their tables. It is so much fun finally getting to see what each of us has done...like opening presents!

It is like opening presents - some everyday, which is really nice. :)

[luvie]

Oooohhhh, nooooo....I've gotta biiiig mouth!!!

[deadhead]

Beautiful Christmas display for your Mum. Blessings to you and yours.

[luvie]

Yeah, not like just ripping into them all at once, but draw the pleasure out over the weeks to enjoy the Christmas season more and more often! Thanks for your hard work, and your ability to "herd cats" and get us together on the same page! LOL!

[Billie]

I've got some things I need to do, and have to leave for a bit. Hope you'll hang around some - maybe someone will post music, or bring eggnog, or something. :)

[Billie]

I'm kidding you! :)

[luvie]

:o)...but still!

[jwalsh07]

Very nice. I'm impressed and I don't impress easy. :-}

Feeling better btw.

[deadhead]

Thanks, John. Happy that you feel better :-)

[deadhead]

Eggnog for All, cheers :-)

[deadhead]

P.S. Love your pledge graphic :-)