Dec 4th 2012- Christmas decorating

  So yesterday I put up our Christmas tree, we have had the same fake tree since living in Comox, I put our train that goes in the middle of the tree on and then DD and DS helped put ornaments on the tree, it's an all day or two thing. I don't usually put up to many other Xmas decorations, but have this year. It must be our beautiful scenery around here, getting me in the spirit.
  We miss family times of course with many of our old family traditions but make new ones it seems with every posting.
  I'm making some large snow flakes for our walls, and painting them red, DD wants to paint some green so we will see.  Click on the link above if you want to check them out....they are a free craft for us, because I have all the supplies right here...except I can't find my glue gun so I'm using Elmores glue.

How to make giant craft stick snowflakes

Supplies and tools

• craft sticks
• protractor
• hot glue gun and glue
• fishing line
• clear cellophane tape
• 3/8- to 1/2-inch-wide holiday ribbon
• red and white paint (I used Benjamin Moore Aura Steam [AF-15] and Caliente [AF-290])
• round 12mm rhinestones
• scissors
• double-stick foam tape
• small paintbrush
• drop cloth or newspaper

Well I better go and get this house cleaned up....not that I want to...=)  have a great day, bye for now