And thus ended wreath season....

Tonight we finished up the last 4 wreaths we had ordered for the season, and it's a good thing because there is next to nothing left in the wreath making supplies at any of the craft stores.  It's been really fun, but I'm glad to see the pile of unfinished wreaths gone now.  I don't know that we'll ever get all of the glitter out of our carpet though.  After making 20 or so wreaths and nearly severing my own finger (ok, that was really just for dramatic effect....really it was just a cut) we are officially retired for the season.  I'll leave you with what is probably one of my favorite wreaths of the whole bunch.  We made it for a lady whose husband and son are both serving in Iraq.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Funnies from the Festival of Trees...

We went to the Festival of Trees last night and saw just about a bazillion trees, but there were a couple that stood out in particular.  First of all we encountered a tree titled "Barbie's Winter Ball"  It had tons of Barbies decked out in their finest attire hopping in their 1 horse open sleighs and heading out to the open air disco.  I didn't get a pic of it, but apparently one of the Barbies had a hard time finding a Ken so she brought Aladdin instead.  Upon arriving at the ball it appears that a few couples hit the spiked punch one time too many because they passed out on the dance floor.  If you look closely you can see the culprits spiking another batch at the buffet table while some of the other lush Kens and Barbies wait to partake and tattle tale Barbie pointing them out to the rest of the group.

We also ran into an old friend at the festival.....or at least an effigy of an old friend.  Kind of reminded me of this guy.  

*editors note....someone has maliciously questioned my character and asked if I staged the Barbie picture.  Clearly they have not been to the Festival of Trees or they would know that there are nazi relief society ladies guarding the trees so I would not have the opportunity to create such a scene had I wanted to.  However to clear my name I will emphatically say, I did not.  Cross my heart and hope to die, that's exactly how it was when we came upon it.

New hobby....

Hello Everyone!

I know...long time no blog.  I don't really have an excuse except that I just haven't sat down to blog about anything.  However, this weekend i made a trip to the Hobby Lobby (which coincidentally is like my favorite place ever now) and got myself addicted to a new hobby.  What is this hobby you ask?  Well at the risk of this getting picked up on the RS radar, Natalie and I have been crafty and started making wreaths.  It all came about because we found these awesome peacock feathers and peacock ribbon, and decided that it would be fun to make a wreath for her sister (her last name is Peacock) and the rest is history.  We've got quite a few people asking for them now!  So, that being said here is a small sampling of what we've done.  I do have to throw a disclaimer out there if anyone does want one though.  Unfortunately these are pretty much one of a kind deals because we didn't think we would be making more than one of each, but if there is something you like we can try to come as close to it as possible. If you have something in mind let me know and we'll turn on the creative juices and make whatever you want!

Peacock Wreath

Snow Flake Wreath

Woodland/Reindeer Wreath

Whimsical Wreath

*and yes....I do realize that Christmas is several weeks away and I already have a christmas background up but I don't care.  Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!

Spork is off on the Enterprise somewhere but don't worry I'm sure they'll be back later. In the meantime I thought I'd post some pictures of Christmas at my house. Ok, more like...some of the Christmas decorations at my house....but whatever. Enjoy!

The Tree! Well at least the bottom 2/3 of the tree along with Mt St Presents

Here is the whole tree! And no....those aren't just sticks poking out the top (as my dad referred to them) they are snowflakes on sticks....it's much different.

This is a crappy picture, but it's supposed to be the Nativity and the Christmas Village. You'll just have to take my word that they are both cute.

We can't forget Bob the giant snowman. Yes....I have a giant snowman, and when I say giant, I'm not kidding. He actually gets taller than he is in this picture, closer to 6 feet, but he's creepy looking when he's tall....snowmen just shouldn't have legs like that....so he stays short and stumpy.

Last but not least I thought I'd include the best snowflake ever created. This actually isn't at home, it's at work, but it is the awesomest (yes, I'm aware that's not really a word) snowflake ever! Can you tell why????

Well that's it for now. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!