Ballard Inspired Charlie Brown Tree #3

<div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> like to think of this as the Charlie Brown meets Burlap Tree, I thought that the first time my eyes saw it in the Ballard Holiday catalog <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">here</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">With my burlap mojo not slowing down after making these <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-burlap-trees.html">here</a> and <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-burlap-tree-2.html">here</a>, I decided to make one of these Ballard inspired trees and  share the tutorial.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDqrvGtMxC7e3prtksUZIv6VNmYux6n2vbhdtvwTiYhL3Q96slcNk5-hqhKSQNHmn1nolLis8aklxwl4EVqph2GP5_sWRYW1ujU7TbgK_t0UjPECpNP1rMFrCCIxEREv8qEJyn13FQsjc/s1600/IMG_3937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDqrvGtMxC7e3prtksUZIv6VNmYux6n2vbhdtvwTiYhL3Q96slcNk5-hqhKSQNHmn1nolLis8aklxwl4EVqph2GP5_sWRYW1ujU7TbgK_t0UjPECpNP1rMFrCCIxEREv8qEJyn13FQsjc/s640/IMG_3937.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fmy-ballard-inspired-burlap-tree.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-rjZnJ0xk4XY%2FULgCMoSnRiI%2FAAAAAAAAYLo%2FHmsuMnRjBu4%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3937.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-rjZnJ0xk4XY%2FULgCMoSnRiI%2FAAAAAAAAYLo%2FHmsuMnRjBu4%2Fs640%2FIMG_3937.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=Ballard%20Inspired%20Burlap%20Tree"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Supplies Needed-</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Craft Cones- cardboard or plastic in any size</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Burlap Ribbon with a wired edge- where ribbon is sold</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tacky Spray</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Scissors</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Step 1: </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cut your burlap every 1-2 inches, cutting only 1/2 way up the width of your ribbon</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GIsD0ym1aotElzvpaKMkGrtQh5Y94xJasYHqWd-v8t-HJ8ma9-92ZpBsh_7pjSuRpvj2EEH3SSMCGJTNHn6fEUZNuFCdTdMWvBxDu4wuDKxd56QI76GgzVmlCrNojqe84gZj0xl6BBeu/s1600/IMG_4518.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GIsD0ym1aotElzvpaKMkGrtQh5Y94xJasYHqWd-v8t-HJ8ma9-92ZpBsh_7pjSuRpvj2EEH3SSMCGJTNHn6fEUZNuFCdTdMWvBxDu4wuDKxd56QI76GgzVmlCrNojqe84gZj0xl6BBeu/s640/IMG_4518.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 2: Measure the circumference of your cone and cut your strips of ribbon for each row. Begin wrapping the cone by rows, working up with your ribbon slightly overlapping so that the top half of the bottom ribbon is showing and not the bare cone.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgka65fZOoee4UowZf5cN7uvndWcb5CgmOa9Wo5CRG0nhRvqWzB0gbto9d9iijztN-apUMGLX4OP73IWZS5Wohm0XoxsoKkgwuyezxk3_QTiY9JSOg3WfjcERXS1KjtW6WSRALW8hAHy_up/s1600/IMG_4514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgka65fZOoee4UowZf5cN7uvndWcb5CgmOa9Wo5CRG0nhRvqWzB0gbto9d9iijztN-apUMGLX4OP73IWZS5Wohm0XoxsoKkgwuyezxk3_QTiY9JSOg3WfjcERXS1KjtW6WSRALW8hAHy_up/s640/IMG_4514.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Note: </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I found it easier to use tacky spray to secure the ribbon when using the cardboard cones rather then a hot glue gun. For the plastic cone, the hot glue gun worked better when securing the ribbon.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAt1M7kYWawkAGcX4-m2zABTfTIEMXVP8d4eAKftt-T5aQBMnJ3EkfWbHMOrptGx6kvysoS-vlhSM70QiymPPl-8IE3ExQYyjZ8faEx24AGiH5Ilg335B8Lz2rD1k0aREWX57cmATLeqW/s1600/IMG_4388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAt1M7kYWawkAGcX4-m2zABTfTIEMXVP8d4eAKftt-T5aQBMnJ3EkfWbHMOrptGx6kvysoS-vlhSM70QiymPPl-8IE3ExQYyjZ8faEx24AGiH5Ilg335B8Lz2rD1k0aREWX57cmATLeqW/s640/IMG_4388.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 3: Continue wrapping your strips of ribbon on the cone until the cone is completely covered in burlap like this. Next take your hand and fluff up your ends on the tree. Bend some of the ends up for a more random look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7h8IO7Kc9DpHQ3uIVjNM7vLQSxy3jUpJixSv-LwjhX9pWktNNSsY0SIMY3b2w9OMEBwh0U5gZaHPwD8dUiW9NJYnRwo9IpEhjTJTYOAbRhxpSshH70dJmxhz7fSjJf3PR499zu4CohlB/s1600/IMG_4519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7h8IO7Kc9DpHQ3uIVjNM7vLQSxy3jUpJixSv-LwjhX9pWktNNSsY0SIMY3b2w9OMEBwh0U5gZaHPwD8dUiW9NJYnRwo9IpEhjTJTYOAbRhxpSshH70dJmxhz7fSjJf3PR499zu4CohlB/s640/IMG_4519.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Then the gang sings </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTTlaFXfJOvR1dtIRnqjpkS-WQ0sxEG6Mp073VXo5l6ajj9LTSoWzvpNRiMWeOzuAIPlt9hWOOuMYLZhhYEGLVKrSoKOOdnZ3ta7oj2F0_Ys9tlLnkCogpwucurs6599CVZCTSvhHMxp3/s1600/IMG_4524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTTlaFXfJOvR1dtIRnqjpkS-WQ0sxEG6Mp073VXo5l6ajj9LTSoWzvpNRiMWeOzuAIPlt9hWOOuMYLZhhYEGLVKrSoKOOdnZ3ta7oj2F0_Ys9tlLnkCogpwucurs6599CVZCTSvhHMxp3/s640/IMG_4524.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I think Charlie Brown would have approved!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The chance to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas this holiday season with the family eating popcorn in our jammies.</span></div><div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></center>

Ballard Inspired Charlie Brown Tree #3

I like to think of this as the Charlie Brown meets Burlap Tree, I thought that the first time my eyes saw it in the Ballard Holiday catalog...

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DIY Burlap Tree #2

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If my burlap wreath<a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/additional-instructions-for-burlap.html"> <i>here</i></a><i> </i>was crowned Mrs. Burlap USA, then this tree would certainly be crowned most photogenic.</span><br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzzLw0gRwpixLmy7OhX-Y04bhr87lkn5KvouvkIhBGxxEgazfJiILmYmqTVkGHA-LuluUJdeM2s_1CyMO8FxjfBv9EULkEkWuxqD2E-mDMHKhSjvR5QeM6G0CK_mfPKKU-2bNqlDZuOAe/s1600/IMG_3995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWzzLw0gRwpixLmy7OhX-Y04bhr87lkn5KvouvkIhBGxxEgazfJiILmYmqTVkGHA-LuluUJdeM2s_1CyMO8FxjfBv9EULkEkWuxqD2E-mDMHKhSjvR5QeM6G0CK_mfPKKU-2bNqlDZuOAe/s640/IMG_3995.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fdiy-burlap-tree-2.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-XK7Auutr2Ac%2FULf8CxceNaI%2FAAAAAAAAYK4%2F4dOZOh9xcwE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3995.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-XK7Auutr2Ac%2FULf8CxceNaI%2FAAAAAAAAYK4%2F4dOZOh9xcwE%2Fs640%2FIMG_3995.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=DIY%20Burlap%20Tree"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Besides being a natural, she's easy to make and will be a crowd pleaser on your holiday table.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Don't get me wrong, she was quite the show stopper in her red sequined pageant gown</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzSSLe3egAzEvON2pcMfHz3dDTIAYV1K0PEnSiFjAnu9kyiU236tbtJfLd6X5MkRxuXwKiNKiagNk422vtLkyy127EScJ_G30H6ISjqB7OrTMZyvmvsvkTdgtNuhyOiB3JBtV9ZxxIzBX/s1600/IMG_3897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzSSLe3egAzEvON2pcMfHz3dDTIAYV1K0PEnSiFjAnu9kyiU236tbtJfLd6X5MkRxuXwKiNKiagNk422vtLkyy127EScJ_G30H6ISjqB7OrTMZyvmvsvkTdgtNuhyOiB3JBtV9ZxxIzBX/s640/IMG_3897.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> but since she's </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">competing</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> with the queen of burlap and all ......</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Supplies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cone shape tree ( I got mine from the Walmart)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Burlap garland/ribbon with finished edges- Joann Fabrics or Michaels Craft Store</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">scissors</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Glue Gun</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Step 1:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Strip the red garland on the base</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5bcyOazcKIl0AgMgWMgwQxlYI-K7lg2JZ2u9t-nTd4P78vJlzsdy9BEXrD1w_wdxRK08vjS2VNHMw13I4OgtyKCgcMZWCPKaV0uaqGtifjvZYME5Pqc_uGNK9DB805XHIcs48LKNgSjP/s1600/IMG_4500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5bcyOazcKIl0AgMgWMgwQxlYI-K7lg2JZ2u9t-nTd4P78vJlzsdy9BEXrD1w_wdxRK08vjS2VNHMw13I4OgtyKCgcMZWCPKaV0uaqGtifjvZYME5Pqc_uGNK9DB805XHIcs48LKNgSjP/s640/IMG_4500.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 2:</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cut your burlap in long strips, it will be easier to work with.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Begin weaving your strips in and out through the cone base. It is easier to work in one area at a time working side to side.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1JJjvimWKaaqugWzwryDw-UfBm_HrAfimqYzgWi8Jis1EaGDm26_vWCMEcPxDZbH7OOJuWz_45J6rZmukQ8JOg19Yka5V1xe9sivFRdZdODfVxxRWFP9AB8LtNEdrGPHrSvMmsOwpXCz/s1600/IMG_4503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1JJjvimWKaaqugWzwryDw-UfBm_HrAfimqYzgWi8Jis1EaGDm26_vWCMEcPxDZbH7OOJuWz_45J6rZmukQ8JOg19Yka5V1xe9sivFRdZdODfVxxRWFP9AB8LtNEdrGPHrSvMmsOwpXCz/s640/IMG_4503.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 3:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You will want to make sure that your outer loops are fairly consistent in size. Working in sections, work your way around the cone. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYqxp6ICVrjJ72hYtie-w6Dc1O1ic_EWmbgMLW4Wi5LdTkqYd0QaBVJh6XfzLV2taltdDJSjWsUZyEJIkZ5cxinZ61OB7QEdR2XzdrKEb_tLHs3vnrHQ_ei1X1eX3110pMhcBt9a6Ca0I/s1600/IMG_4504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYqxp6ICVrjJ72hYtie-w6Dc1O1ic_EWmbgMLW4Wi5LdTkqYd0QaBVJh6XfzLV2taltdDJSjWsUZyEJIkZ5cxinZ61OB7QEdR2XzdrKEb_tLHs3vnrHQ_ei1X1eX3110pMhcBt9a6Ca0I/s640/IMG_4504.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">and up the cone</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdsk4W1B-H6YoDlyfB9ycXdoTsksuFy7yBLUruXaSyxjRWvrbl6vDOracNdSnEoSKJwrZr7hf6Is9R-ybCP0mtxLQO5aI1tKB1YCsLPf0nRj4xtJGuJ27SE6pDURvA4YwtAhr42zptZYh/s1600/IMG_4506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdsk4W1B-H6YoDlyfB9ycXdoTsksuFy7yBLUruXaSyxjRWvrbl6vDOracNdSnEoSKJwrZr7hf6Is9R-ybCP0mtxLQO5aI1tKB1YCsLPf0nRj4xtJGuJ27SE6pDURvA4YwtAhr42zptZYh/s640/IMG_4506.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 4:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When you get to the top of the cone use something to wedge between the tree so that you can loop your burlap through the openings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9VDAhuC_XanCt7Iv_ubdImenpQgUzbbVEnooHj4uA83lZtFQhnJXj7AhIEG-2f_s48TMKv3evTDnC32cBp3LnktUURI1501KjUFVYxYiH6oDSKXscVn8BjhOT6viZb5bEnrvAZL5Caec/s1600/IMG_3904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9VDAhuC_XanCt7Iv_ubdImenpQgUzbbVEnooHj4uA83lZtFQhnJXj7AhIEG-2f_s48TMKv3evTDnC32cBp3LnktUURI1501KjUFVYxYiH6oDSKXscVn8BjhOT6viZb5bEnrvAZL5Caec/s640/IMG_3904.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 5:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Work your ends through on each side and then gently pull the burlap garland as your bring the tree base back together. You can also use tweezers to gentle guide your ends through the smaller holes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-4KMVyNLpbpgdjvyGLuQkU0eKE0NrwMgHYbBF1c7EbpC-2k7dJ0JdVYjPMhfyVnZM4dbJc4kxI8Ci2Ta2yDrz5dWJ4KXfSucSjaiAATIUxGpyum0k-Zs4b_spdBTJVzkPo0kDVWDoplO/s1600/IMG_3902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-4KMVyNLpbpgdjvyGLuQkU0eKE0NrwMgHYbBF1c7EbpC-2k7dJ0JdVYjPMhfyVnZM4dbJc4kxI8Ci2Ta2yDrz5dWJ4KXfSucSjaiAATIUxGpyum0k-Zs4b_spdBTJVzkPo0kDVWDoplO/s640/IMG_3902.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 6:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Since the very top point does not have a place you can loop through, you will need to cut pieces and shape into a loop and secure to the base with a hot glue gun.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SLSPrZmp0US8MXMFZC_rsgAOd0rlyGFkdlUBfLSVjsirItW3LtgaLlDmn1KJqoYxI1sh7a1PKPP3j73bTcHG9I1xp-HOtUbAUUTETE_rQdbm16E98hIGgtYdLWXgpdvoedur_PuTxxb0/s1600/IMG_3918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SLSPrZmp0US8MXMFZC_rsgAOd0rlyGFkdlUBfLSVjsirItW3LtgaLlDmn1KJqoYxI1sh7a1PKPP3j73bTcHG9I1xp-HOtUbAUUTETE_rQdbm16E98hIGgtYdLWXgpdvoedur_PuTxxb0/s640/IMG_3918.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 7:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Final step is to fluff out any bare spots on the tree by gently pulling the burlap loops. You don't want any plastic showing from the base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmBFq88Yakiy6N2R9UFziaHRCbyZ2wX23LPNxWC1COv56wcO7t269GY3s1v17DcW7FLggd7YvP-KoCcy2gXSrk4giZaEKvWR9uLFdY1KqxE6HioKx4Q44k89G179VkpIs84iHFveeH0Vh/s1600/IMG_3011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmBFq88Yakiy6N2R9UFziaHRCbyZ2wX23LPNxWC1COv56wcO7t269GY3s1v17DcW7FLggd7YvP-KoCcy2gXSrk4giZaEKvWR9uLFdY1KqxE6HioKx4Q44k89G179VkpIs84iHFveeH0Vh/s640/IMG_3011.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Finally, smile and wave. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IavJFaJVU_M_76tV2juYE42qfnJJOY1kdh7JSkGEDmKS3Vn9Kj99A_BoPFhGAzz0N2SrPj0M3qTCwU9sVUBkGzseAXTtUW4p9qD-OVKdpG6gK45v1tffKc-kGaTTw-ZU6c55s8O0h9hN/s1600/IMG_3958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IavJFaJVU_M_76tV2juYE42qfnJJOY1kdh7JSkGEDmKS3Vn9Kj99A_BoPFhGAzz0N2SrPj0M3qTCwU9sVUBkGzseAXTtUW4p9qD-OVKdpG6gK45v1tffKc-kGaTTw-ZU6c55s8O0h9hN/s640/IMG_3958.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> You can find all the my tree tutorials <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/11/oh-burlap-tree-oh-burlap-tree.html">here.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Graduating to 20th century technology and finally upgrading to a smart phone ( Samsung Galaxy)</span></div><div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><div><br /></div></center>

DIY Burlap Tree #2

If my burlap wreath here was crowned Mrs. Burlap USA, then this tree would certainly be crowned most photogenic. Besides being a natural, ...

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DIY Burlap Trees- Tree #1

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Oh Burlap Tree, Oh Burlap Tree, I really love your fibers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHqmYiSsGQZQTjkGpuwVeR0r3mq57p1VzIjbySaCfIy0OXDUXA4mDiq2PkOapxb77cfNwteQ7JhQltEzTQArF3q2b6ZGUMI3ZDoeDDVex5xDvmlA7mY2ptPPN2SSy4cCr5oqjMFR0T6ID/s1600/IMG_3948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHqmYiSsGQZQTjkGpuwVeR0r3mq57p1VzIjbySaCfIy0OXDUXA4mDiq2PkOapxb77cfNwteQ7JhQltEzTQArF3q2b6ZGUMI3ZDoeDDVex5xDvmlA7mY2ptPPN2SSy4cCr5oqjMFR0T6ID/s640/IMG_3948.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's just the smell I can do without! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Here's a tip- spray your finished burlap project with fabreeze or similiar product.  It should take the smell out of the material. Did you know the warmer it gets the stinker burlap becomes, so try to keep your burlap project in cooler places.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The other day I shared 3 different ways to create these amazing burlap trees <i><a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/11/oh-burlap-tree-oh-burlap-tree.html">here</a></i> that can be used for the holiday season. Over the next 3 days I will share the details on how you can make each of the trees. Today I am sharing the details on this tree. Tree #1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS1biPNvXuztH4pBlN0TMiYwSBee6BgdKNtl5mAn3iWKd1epZafbFsQVNzHDQHufqyiJJ9V7UmV1cbANxCY0AohBjPPdR08vY4xQGrMtUv95yQATFEWGKIyAD8mTwh6nmLhyphenhyphenY4_0Bqg4x/s1600/IMG_2079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS1biPNvXuztH4pBlN0TMiYwSBee6BgdKNtl5mAn3iWKd1epZafbFsQVNzHDQHufqyiJJ9V7UmV1cbANxCY0AohBjPPdR08vY4xQGrMtUv95yQATFEWGKIyAD8mTwh6nmLhyphenhyphenY4_0Bqg4x/s640/IMG_2079.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fdiy-burlap-trees.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-DsYUTZSzlxo%2FULgEwRHTGxI%2FAAAAAAAAYNA%2Fdr5wefD9Z1M%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2079.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-DsYUTZSzlxo%2FULgEwRHTGxI%2FAAAAAAAAYNA%2Fdr5wefD9Z1M%2Fs640%2FIMG_2079.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=DIY%20burlap%20tree.%20%231"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Supplies Needed:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Burlap- I used a left over roll of landscape burlap, so the ends are not finished.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cardboard Cone- craft store</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hot glue</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tacky Spray Adhesive</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Step 1- Cover your cone in burlap. This doesn't have to be perfect as this is just to cover the base. Use your tacky spray adhesive to secure.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVd50N4GsigrjHX3-dqKibonr3fM6OOhcfTKUxUZzbf06-1y2nmuMAOyeTsNYLYOHZSaLkHtnGxwkk0nMNusSdS3qkLEnC5n2ASElk0Wb4d3zDA7TBpxakI_BoIa-8V9UmXHnm25gz2Z1/s1600/IMG_4382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVd50N4GsigrjHX3-dqKibonr3fM6OOhcfTKUxUZzbf06-1y2nmuMAOyeTsNYLYOHZSaLkHtnGxwkk0nMNusSdS3qkLEnC5n2ASElk0Wb4d3zDA7TBpxakI_BoIa-8V9UmXHnm25gz2Z1/s640/IMG_4382.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Step 2- Cut 2-3 inch squares of burlap to cover your tree cone. If you want a fuller tree you will need to cut more burlap squares. If you are using a smaller cone, then you will want to cut your squares 1-2 inches.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAaQXOmvqgB6ulSbMijs9o5FHoCVFDvn9L7OrdsKCxNoWZkVKPr-S9lONMiWzR5t87326lT9ez4E7hgi9XtccbQqjI05pJof5seHa6kU9dleVkJJw_RBb8I3IcAWW8kgQwTsAxGhUNXGw/s1600/IMG_2075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAaQXOmvqgB6ulSbMijs9o5FHoCVFDvn9L7OrdsKCxNoWZkVKPr-S9lONMiWzR5t87326lT9ez4E7hgi9XtccbQqjI05pJof5seHa6kU9dleVkJJw_RBb8I3IcAWW8kgQwTsAxGhUNXGw/s640/IMG_2075.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 3- Begin hot gluing the squares to the cone base, working around the cone in rows. You only need a small bead of glue on each square to secure it to the cone.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvFD51x1qzpxDIr4QBpS7EKy-IeBg3aS3_g5VZoLvJvw6rk7n1nC7RFAntUGxxilOzwaXYn62aDem7D12NuwACvYVuhLD10HU4CYXeJmpYQ6tJiykbnNUcJIIICJqsxM7zgwZm_Jl4dos/s1600/IMG_2072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvFD51x1qzpxDIr4QBpS7EKy-IeBg3aS3_g5VZoLvJvw6rk7n1nC7RFAntUGxxilOzwaXYn62aDem7D12NuwACvYVuhLD10HU4CYXeJmpYQ6tJiykbnNUcJIIICJqsxM7zgwZm_Jl4dos/s640/IMG_2072.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Step 4- Continue stacking the burlap squares, working your way up the cone base.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp6hehQYZsyFQ7xW2KQaFynIpjm36FuSzB3cb0Tf8Z74qtn-0cTgxvGO39YohZn0S-JT4Gomd98aJAFpHOiURfWmEJ6rYjax34O3SRah2NppS-ayr6AGCX2yCD0LPuL_0k10CmV3-CNOH/s1600/IMG_2068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp6hehQYZsyFQ7xW2KQaFynIpjm36FuSzB3cb0Tf8Z74qtn-0cTgxvGO39YohZn0S-JT4Gomd98aJAFpHOiURfWmEJ6rYjax34O3SRah2NppS-ayr6AGCX2yCD0LPuL_0k10CmV3-CNOH/s640/IMG_2068.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 5- When you are finished gluing your burlap squares, take your hand and fluff our your pieces. Fill in any weak spots. Your finished cone tree should look like this.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS1biPNvXuztH4pBlN0TMiYwSBee6BgdKNtl5mAn3iWKd1epZafbFsQVNzHDQHufqyiJJ9V7UmV1cbANxCY0AohBjPPdR08vY4xQGrMtUv95yQATFEWGKIyAD8mTwh6nmLhyphenhyphenY4_0Bqg4x/s1600/IMG_2079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihS1biPNvXuztH4pBlN0TMiYwSBee6BgdKNtl5mAn3iWKd1epZafbFsQVNzHDQHufqyiJJ9V7UmV1cbANxCY0AohBjPPdR08vY4xQGrMtUv95yQATFEWGKIyAD8mTwh6nmLhyphenhyphenY4_0Bqg4x/s640/IMG_2079.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Tomorrow I will be back to share the tutorial on how to make this tree which was inspired by my burlap wreath <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/additional-instructions-for-burlap.html"><i>here</i></a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctpF-S4LCLyndFbKzUKJPlzewnpU2iOBPGYlLdR2FNg5W7gkfSc8SFNC2GBLTRC0OfP37uq6HKK7U5R_QdS2oLjLcXBUSrCOAsdBgGKqD8lob-RoEw_quMmqm4cSPhflCaaW4MHIoCY6q/s1600/IMG_4004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctpF-S4LCLyndFbKzUKJPlzewnpU2iOBPGYlLdR2FNg5W7gkfSc8SFNC2GBLTRC0OfP37uq6HKK7U5R_QdS2oLjLcXBUSrCOAsdBgGKqD8lob-RoEw_quMmqm4cSPhflCaaW4MHIoCY6q/s640/IMG_4004.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">and Friday this tree which was inspired by one that I saw in the Ballard's catalog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDqrvGtMxC7e3prtksUZIv6VNmYux6n2vbhdtvwTiYhL3Q96slcNk5-hqhKSQNHmn1nolLis8aklxwl4EVqph2GP5_sWRYW1ujU7TbgK_t0UjPECpNP1rMFrCCIxEREv8qEJyn13FQsjc/s1600/IMG_3937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDqrvGtMxC7e3prtksUZIv6VNmYux6n2vbhdtvwTiYhL3Q96slcNk5-hqhKSQNHmn1nolLis8aklxwl4EVqph2GP5_sWRYW1ujU7TbgK_t0UjPECpNP1rMFrCCIxEREv8qEJyn13FQsjc/s640/IMG_3937.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Have an amazing "burlap tree" kind of day!</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The chance to see 20 little sweet christmas pajama wearing kids sing their hearts out at the Christmas concert last night.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">click <i><a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-ballard-inspired-burlap-tree.html">here</a></i> for tutorials on all the trees</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div></center>

DIY Burlap Trees- Tree #1

Oh Burlap Tree, Oh Burlap Tree, I really love your fibers It's just the smell I can do without!  Here's a tip- spray your finished b...

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Holiday Mantel

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">All my life I dreamed about hanging my Christmas stocking alongside my husband and my children on the mantel at Christmas time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziR7R-tZyBWNjeGzo_AIvbEZaovjO6Mw0ty7-PxTIFsFqL165rqI9M2J42ta9zWBfEc_qvuuzjVyZNd3izu1jRT6cddk7xEuFj4wd0SznmhaEPjfQp0TjuV88ho3oXxdFV2k5HbhDaZAq/s1600/IMG_3697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziR7R-tZyBWNjeGzo_AIvbEZaovjO6Mw0ty7-PxTIFsFqL165rqI9M2J42ta9zWBfEc_qvuuzjVyZNd3izu1jRT6cddk7xEuFj4wd0SznmhaEPjfQp0TjuV88ho3oXxdFV2k5HbhDaZAq/s640/IMG_3697.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For many years it was just me and my wonderful husband's stocking, just hanging there and waiting year after year. Patiently.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But luckily we did have this guy. He waiting patiently with us too. In fact, he was the first Christmas decoration that I bought when we got married.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYjwoR7PUv26aZpfvXpfH0J4yo17DlrngaDR2ZnjS-41CFonWjzqCSOiQ8sMI-YxN1S_B2pnltI-JuPM1AQBFuNM5JNgIw5QmOMBa8JpwAxJTmFQITltaZWh43Wr_L8WNTvF_xvcglqoM/s1600/IMG_3718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYjwoR7PUv26aZpfvXpfH0J4yo17DlrngaDR2ZnjS-41CFonWjzqCSOiQ8sMI-YxN1S_B2pnltI-JuPM1AQBFuNM5JNgIw5QmOMBa8JpwAxJTmFQITltaZWh43Wr_L8WNTvF_xvcglqoM/s640/IMG_3718.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Then it happened, 2 stockings became 3, then 3 stockings </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">became 5. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Five stockings, hanging side by side in reds and greens. Surrounded by green garland, pine cones and small homemade trees with cute little red birds.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> It was just like they were in my dream but only better.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRikMgBxSvP_JcwfgLCxwlJL7LeyZ8ey6sSMQC2BhBeelCdxGy8acRXBvn7E1R7TvAB8L7o7POhuxj5RyztLewp-IroKttdH2FOFsJPp40z3I-_qnrw0AwW4aDY7XcMC50OmE2R-ZpM7rA/s1600/IMG_4061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRikMgBxSvP_JcwfgLCxwlJL7LeyZ8ey6sSMQC2BhBeelCdxGy8acRXBvn7E1R7TvAB8L7o7POhuxj5RyztLewp-IroKttdH2FOFsJPp40z3I-_qnrw0AwW4aDY7XcMC50OmE2R-ZpM7rA/s640/IMG_4061.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">See, the best part was that I got to the change the name on my stocking to Mommy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhpZ5dai9AKCb-GMHYb68LRUHKo9EaukiuGnQCTERP0ReYiZOA-1IKCTwxAXvuvs7CQOMJ7pHNOGiRU0c68x3apnBHD2a42bXzBVpFDumkPF8uK1e9gah6BfgLHyd2j9ksEa2abwf3Wo5/s1600/IMG_3849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhpZ5dai9AKCb-GMHYb68LRUHKo9EaukiuGnQCTERP0ReYiZOA-1IKCTwxAXvuvs7CQOMJ7pHNOGiRU0c68x3apnBHD2a42bXzBVpFDumkPF8uK1e9gah6BfgLHyd2j9ksEa2abwf3Wo5/s640/IMG_3849.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This holiday season is such a reminder for me that the most precious gifts aren't always the ones tucked in a stocking or wrapped in pretty plaid paper and burlap bows and put under the tree.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88x6jInrCwW9xzmzOADSQhg5WDEH8v9vM6rHr_bfa5-UsUuERWxW3Wp4VjgVc180fdxK_a6MBmTFM-mr5BYZD5sa14jRy-WmG2a-egvQH533X_qQ1sFoWau6zx8EyKPA43O0ZsNy2UXtC/s1600/IMG_3710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88x6jInrCwW9xzmzOADSQhg5WDEH8v9vM6rHr_bfa5-UsUuERWxW3Wp4VjgVc180fdxK_a6MBmTFM-mr5BYZD5sa14jRy-WmG2a-egvQH533X_qQ1sFoWau6zx8EyKPA43O0ZsNy2UXtC/s640/IMG_3710.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But the gift of family and love that are above the stockings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW-ntkmK4bABksIO5TZ5MmPOb8yXo-HDBilz952hPI1tf-8jhA-4tv-THxLGdwTyKen_Z9Ek5bWPQDdp8lsljOMCrJEqA2dKofQ2CK0doSnFeMfmfzadO67oORyhoiI16wOXaKIJqCUPJ/s1600/IMG_3684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW-ntkmK4bABksIO5TZ5MmPOb8yXo-HDBilz952hPI1tf-8jhA-4tv-THxLGdwTyKen_Z9Ek5bWPQDdp8lsljOMCrJEqA2dKofQ2CK0doSnFeMfmfzadO67oORyhoiI16wOXaKIJqCUPJ/s640/IMG_3684.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fholiday-mantel.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-izsliCjjjGg%2FULmHhK3gGSI%2FAAAAAAAAYO8%2F9or3f1XoTH0%2Fs1600%2FIMG_3684.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-izsliCjjjGg%2FULmHhK3gGSI%2FAAAAAAAAYO8%2F9or3f1XoTH0%2Fs640%2FIMG_3684.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=Natural%20Holiday%20Mantel%20from%20Top%20This%20Top%20That"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I hope as you prepare for this holiday season, you will find all the many reasons to celebrate and to enjoy your special gifts.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For more of my holiday inspiration around the house click </span><a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/holiday-inspiration.html" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The gift of children</span></div><div><br />Sharing over at:<br /><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a><br /><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/">Between Naps on The Porch</a><br /><a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/christmas-mantel-decorating-ideas-link-party/">The Lettered Cottage</a><br /><a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/christmas-mantel-link-party-one-link-five-blogs">Uncommon Designs Online</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></center>

Holiday Mantel

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Oh Burlap Tree, Oh Burlap Tree.....

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Did you know that some <a href="http://www.ask.com/wiki/Christmas_tree">sources</a> claim that the first Christmas Tree in America was put up in Connecticut in 1777?</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmBFq88Yakiy6N2R9UFziaHRCbyZ2wX23LPNxWC1COv56wcO7t269GY3s1v17DcW7FLggd7YvP-KoCcy2gXSrk4giZaEKvWR9uLFdY1KqxE6HioKx4Q44k89G179VkpIs84iHFveeH0Vh/s1600/IMG_3011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmBFq88Yakiy6N2R9UFziaHRCbyZ2wX23LPNxWC1COv56wcO7t269GY3s1v17DcW7FLggd7YvP-KoCcy2gXSrk4giZaEKvWR9uLFdY1KqxE6HioKx4Q44k89G179VkpIs84iHFveeH0Vh/s640/IMG_3011.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The National Christmas Tree has been lit every year since 1923 at the White House.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s640/IMG_2081.JPG" width="426" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">1847 was the beginning of the decorated tree tradition and the candy cane's that you would see on trees were all white.</span></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNby6h05aWkXlkaMSiKUttxr9bWvHL7Q2GKA3HHc1w_hyf1AAScapLvQUm_OmA-sehhNFxvyzo-acm89-8jG2ItWODpneRaCu68aaW3tRDIWrsHiGBaBwrVINr8iqov08Hil4gJYsDdZW/s1600/IMG_4000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNby6h05aWkXlkaMSiKUttxr9bWvHL7Q2GKA3HHc1w_hyf1AAScapLvQUm_OmA-sehhNFxvyzo-acm89-8jG2ItWODpneRaCu68aaW3tRDIWrsHiGBaBwrVINr8iqov08Hil4gJYsDdZW/s640/IMG_4000.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Foh-burlap-tree-oh-burlap-tree.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-d9nSOOIMn0A%2FULf7u7RVEvI%2FAAAAAAAAYKw%2FgpTDIdIeEKE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_4000.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%20text-align%3A%20center%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-d9nSOOIMn0A%2FULf7u7RVEvI%2FAAAAAAAAYKw%2FgpTDIdIeEKE%2Fs640%2FIMG_4000.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22%20&description=DIY%20Burlap%20Trees%20for%20the%20holidays%20at%20Top%20This%20Top%20That"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><center><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> The original purpose of a tree skirt was not just to look pretty, it was to catch dripping wax from candle lights that were used on Christmas trees before electric lights were introduced.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmmzf9cpAa_Q5odr5khH6h_IgAzQ_n_hO66-55ysABXFQVcJoWsnKnQ6qfkwW7LCnfQpMezeXw0Eav7wcUgN3w-OVD6w2ErrIDYf8f6jIr0T2bexd6CG3TXD0uW-dza509rn22gXq8G2y/s1600/IMG_2081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I often wonder how burlap trees will be written into our history,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">or how they would look decorated with a few icicles or angel hair on it? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Remember decorating with that stuff?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For tutorials on each of these trees click <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-burlap-trees.html">here</a>, <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-burlap-tree-2.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-ballard-inspired-burlap-tree.html">here</a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Oh Burlap Tree, Oh Burlap Tree.....

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Kicking off the Holiday Season And A Winner!

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The first thing that I usually do when decorating for a new holiday is to hang some wreaths on the front doors.  This year, the day after I have completely stuffed my face and think about how I will work it all off, the colors of the passing season will come down and be replaced with all signs of a new season. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Christmas</b></span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SlmHfUEbflTqSeV6KCpniuM2GaP0jCBU1OTgtAjYP_oFr0R2r4MM8Mj4OgOGWRVLoCInEmLB8e9NJ7VBS6pGuEIh0umMHn8QjVyU_D55NzmaIiAxFbiFWKFUyGPBH1CG_YmC4w87UNDu/s1600/IMG_2890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SlmHfUEbflTqSeV6KCpniuM2GaP0jCBU1OTgtAjYP_oFr0R2r4MM8Mj4OgOGWRVLoCInEmLB8e9NJ7VBS6pGuEIh0umMHn8QjVyU_D55NzmaIiAxFbiFWKFUyGPBH1CG_YmC4w87UNDu/s640/IMG_2890.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fkicking-off-holiday-season-and-winner.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-t1B-wqGrEB4%2FUKu5_Az7rPI%2FAAAAAAAAYFE%2FF_MpxXhc514%2Fs1600%2FIMG_2890.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-t1B-wqGrEB4%2FUKu5_Az7rPI%2FAAAAAAAAYFE%2FF_MpxXhc514%2Fs640%2FIMG_2890.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=Easy%20Burlap%20Wreath%20for%20Christmas"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This years wreaths will reflect the simplicity and beauty of the season. Natural elements combined with evergreens and a slight touch of bling will grace our front doors and greet you when you come to visit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhMqCNUdGEpdxXV3MBTEa9vI5f0SVAzz1elG7fe6fMe-HGaLL6PzqBhXRqXzH6FJo-p85Hc-hDuT13V44WLIM3cN4C4oTklVoQ2iJi1jNkooXwA8vo7H2804Y9Cr8TSfuPnv3EkGOoIQc/s1600/IMG_2889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhMqCNUdGEpdxXV3MBTEa9vI5f0SVAzz1elG7fe6fMe-HGaLL6PzqBhXRqXzH6FJo-p85Hc-hDuT13V44WLIM3cN4C4oTklVoQ2iJi1jNkooXwA8vo7H2804Y9Cr8TSfuPnv3EkGOoIQc/s640/IMG_2889.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Before they go up though, I need to push the pumpkin pie aside long enough to make another one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I wonder if that counts as a workout?</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKP8AKzNt9qUUF9MOoD36Bo2Eo9YH10-jfrdGL-03rqOV6SSe7DWHiUGLJbWn3L5iDqkpU5cNrrn6dEq6za2YxRmAiuZpnR0NGWb1wfS0YNNYxeAEcBlI0nPBM9yk-KnLQWiflF6GG9_hyphenhyphen/s1600/IMG_2894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKP8AKzNt9qUUF9MOoD36Bo2Eo9YH10-jfrdGL-03rqOV6SSe7DWHiUGLJbWn3L5iDqkpU5cNrrn6dEq6za2YxRmAiuZpnR0NGWb1wfS0YNNYxeAEcBlI0nPBM9yk-KnLQWiflF6GG9_hyphenhyphen/s640/IMG_2894.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am happy to announce the winner of  my burlap wreath giveaway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b> I am So Vintage</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I will be in touch so I can get your mailing details.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Thanks to the rest of you for entering and for your sweet comments. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My wreath and I both appreciate it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqsIYnbhcj7GH0E0J7K5f58-tpn93E7SpwicBUjAj4Qng1ycyFCK8YWuCrQM7Y4AUq2C579YL9hqcsC6xZ_O_8tTPNFaSkB1pm98SHEsZurHJPYE0-oO4ZTjVPDlvRjk3nS6wSWlwKSs-/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">PS- Taking the rest of the week off to be with my family. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">My very best to you and your families for a very Happy Thanksgiving.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">See you back here on Monday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Family time in Florida</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><div><br /></div></center>

Kicking off the Holiday Season And A Winner!

The first thing that I usually do when decorating for a new holiday is to hang some wreaths on the front doors.  This year, the day after I ...

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