Monday, November 5, 2012

In the Christmas Mood

The Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded a Christmas CD a few years ago that has been playing for the last ten days in my playroom!  I turn the tunes on and pull out the vintage papers, magazines and ephemera and don't come up for air till dinner! Well, there was a trip to the thrift store and more job hunting but that's just little stuff.
Remember the bare branches of my metal tree?  I had a vision and I made it a reality with about $1.50 worth of silver garland!  I do love those silver 1960s tinsel trees, Little Grama got one (at the time I thought it was hideous!) but it was gone from her attic when the treasures were divided.  So...here's my version.  It will be the perfect spot for vintage ornaments.  Let's start with some snowballs and just go from there, shall we?
While huddled at the craft table I have created more paper crafts than I thought myself possible!  I started with this WW II themed banner that is now hanging on a measuring tape (what else!?) on the wall.  Five year old grandson arrived last week, took a look at the papers and garnishes and said, "Hey!  Last time it was Halloween and now it's Christmas in here!"
I finished the Whitman's Candy Sampler ornament exchange boxes and headed straight into my binders of vintage cards and haven't been back to greet you for two weeks!  Not intentionally, the laptop needs a part to connect to the network.  Technical difficulties! After Mr. Wonderful ordered the gizmo I thought it would just be a couple of days... Well, wait till you see what I've been making, this is the TIP of the iceberg!

Merry Christmas Imaginary Friends!

16 comments:

  1. Bring on the Christmas! Aren't you having fun!! Your tree is the perfect display for your favorite ornaments. I decided that if I brought my turntable upstairs from my craft room and played some of my favorite Christmas albums, it might help me with the putting away of all our Halloween party decorations. I'm overwhelmed. I need a magic wand. Poof! Merry Christmas, imaginary friend!

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  2. I knew it! You did something amazing with that tree! I love it! I love the cards you made with the WWII theme. You have a knack of capturing the "Greatest Generation" that is truly inpsiring. I have a box of cards I will send you someday...I think they were put out by the VFW or someother similar organization...they have all patriotic themes from that time period.

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  3. I am so ready for Christmas!! Love, love how your tree turned out!! So sweet! The cards are so neat and special!! Can't wait to see what your are making!! Have a lovely day! xo Heather

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  4. i am glad you are having so much fun! Your creations are wonderful! Glenn Miller sounds good to me. I spent Sat doing crafts for Christmas presents and watching Hallmark christmas movies. Your little tree is cute, I agree I hated the one my Grandma had, but when we cleaned out there house I was smart enough to keep it!

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  5. Great idea with the silver tinsel on the tree! It will look so cute with your ornaments all over it. I broke down and bid on an aluminum tree on Ebay. I've been watching them for weeks, with such envy! I got it for only $51, which I'm pretty happy with!
    I can't believe all the wonderful papery things that you have been creating! I can't wait to see what's next. :)
    Erica

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  6. I'm soooo ready for all the holidayness and Christmas!! Your cards are darling and so cute! I like your tree too, it's going to look spiffy with all your vintage ornaments! Glad your back with us, and I can't wait to see what your making!!! Have a great Monday, xo Holly

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  7. Love your silver Christmas Tree!! Can't wait to see it all "Decked Out" with vintage wonderfulness!!

    chris

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  8. Hey, I am a real friend!!! Anyway....Fun Christmas tree! I really need to dig into the Christmas papers and make some cards! Have you dug into your new paper stash from OA?! I look at the bag of goodies every now and then!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  9. Fabulous remake...I have that Glen Miller cd too...you know what my radio is playing....smiles..Renee

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  10. Tammy,
    You have a such a talent for those banners!!!! Love the WWII theme as my Dad was in that war. I do not "see" anything like that in my minds eye when I go to craft.... Love your silver tree..:)

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  11. Love the tree, Tammy. My Grandma had a silver tree too. WIsh I had it now.Your banners are absolutely wonderful. I love the WWII theme. You sound like you've been on a creative binge-good for you!

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  12. Hi Tammy! Your silver tree is cute - clever idea! Show us the pix when you get the ornaments on it. I have 2 precious aluminum trees with color wheels that I adore! I well remember our aluminum tree in the 60's and I loved it. Look forward to see what you've been up to!!!

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  13. Funny how music can just create just the right atmosphere for crafting!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  14. aahh hello thank you for stopping by my blog you did make me chuckle with your comment i would love a ride in your 57 chevy and to talk to and spend time with another vintage lover would be great ;-) Look forward to getting to you know through blogland. dee x

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  15. How cute the tree looks. What was the tree frame to begin with? I like the idea you got with the vintage ornaments! Tammy, you are so creative with those paper crafts! You vintage themed tree will be a great place to display them. Your grandson will love it!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  16. Tammy, Your war themed tags for Christmas are so beautifully nostalgic. I love them! There is always something to inspire here! Elizabeth

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