Honestly, I didn't even miss is much!
But this year I used most of the same decorations, so I didn't have that much Christmas crafting to do and have been feeling like I need to do something. So I invented a "wreath".
I had no idea exactly what I was setting out to accomplish when I went to the Dollar Tree. I just kind of threw stuff in my cart that looked snowflakey and fun.
I bought these three different kinds of ornaments. One set was foam with some solid white and some with glitter. One set was a hard plastic with glitter, and the last set was white plastic with some tinsel-like, fuzzy stuff on it.
And here's how I made my 10-minute "wreath".
STEP 1:
Cut a circle out of a piece of foam board. I used a dinner plate to trace mine. ;)
STEP 2: Layer your snowflake ornaments and hot glue on. I did the solid white foamies first.
Then glitter foamies.
Then the plastic glitter ones, and then the feathery ones on top.
STEP 3: Find white ribbon laying around (if you're a craft hoarder like me) and tie a bow on it and call it a day. ;)
Super easy!
I didn't mean to make it look like an ornament, but once I got it on the door, I realized that's what it looks like. It's cute! And you can't beat a 10-minute project that only uses Dollar Tree items. Ha!
Isn't the red door all festive? I didn't paint it, but I love it!
Aloha,
Charlie








I'm liking this a lot. I think I'll try to make a smaller one as an ornament! Thanks for showing how. Best Christmas Season. Linda
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Thanks! They'd have to be pretty big ornaments, but I think it would be darling on a tree. Love to see if you try it. :)
DeleteAloha,
Charlie
Great idea....very clever and it looks great on your door!
ReplyDeleteVery simple and very beautiful!! And love your red door, it haves a great WOW effect :-) have a happy day
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I'd love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday - Tuesday) at 'Or so she says ...' Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com
ReplyDeleteYour snowflakes are so pretty & elegant. I might actually be able to make one. I saw them on I heart nap time. Would love for you to share these on Thursdays Treasures. http://fooddonelight.com/thursdays-treasures-week-63/
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and SO easy! Thank you for the lovely, yet frugal idea.
ReplyDeleteKaren in Missouri
I am a big fan of snow. Love the wreath because you can leave it up all winter. Does the sun heat up the glue to cause it to come unglued?
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a problem with it, but mine also isn't in direct sunlight. I can't imagine it would be a problem, though! That being said, I use a LOT of glue. lol
DeleteAloha,
Charlie
Very Very cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wreath! I love that you got the supplies at the dollar store!
ReplyDeleteHey! I bought those EXACT same snowflakes except my foam ones were blue! Some with glitter and some without. I made a wreath out of mine too! Except mine is like an actual wreath - with a hollowed out center. Great minds think alike. =]
ReplyDeleteHave I missed a Dollar Tree on the island or did you do some shopping back on the mainland?
ReplyDeleteAloha, Jen! I actually moved to the East Coast last summer. :( I missed the Dollar Tree too much and had to move off the island. ;) Just kidding. We're a military family. haha
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