Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Craft Time / Bell Wreath Ornament


It doesn't matter if it's Christmas in July or if it's December because anytime is a good time to enjoy making Holiday ornaments.
.............................................................★☆★............................................................

It's nothing but Wire, Bells and a Bow!!!

It's Craft Time! Friends these are so easy to make. It's nothing but wire, bells and a bow!!! It's just a simple circle of wire that you thread the bells on until the circle is full. Once the circle is full you just twist the end to lock it in place. Make a loop with the remaining end of wire so you can hang it on the Christmas Tree. Add the bow at the top then you're done! They are so fast to make and a real homemade beauty!

Now look at the bell wreath in the photo

You can see that the colors of bells used are all gold silver and white. You can toss copper color in there too if you like. Some are shiny and some are glittery. This color combination is striking on a tree that has white lights. So sooo very pretty.

You can always use red bells for red wreath ornaments and green bells for green wreath ornaments but if you're looking for that sparkle and flair look go for the silver and gold ones. It's just beautiful, really beautiful. And you can make these any size you want because you can buy craft bells in any size you want. But for little ornaments the small bells work just fine.

🛒craft bells / https://amzn.to/3uogMhj

There's a tiny little bow at the top of the wreath that helps to hide where you twist the wire off. There's also a 3 cluster of smaller bells at the top to balance it all out and a few gold leaves. That's it!! I love the sound of bells, don't you? Now go make a dozen or so of them and see how pretty they are on your tree.

.............................................................★☆★............................................................

My Closing Thoughts~

  • 📅 Don't forget about Christmas in July.
  • 🎁 Gift Giving: Get started now and make a dozen as a special keepsake Christmas gift. Metal bells and wire will last a lifetime and would be perfect for keeping long term. It's not made of paper or plastic like many ornaments are so this gift would be well worth making and giving / keep this in mind.
  • 🛒 Shop craft bells / https://amzn.to/3uogMhj
  • 😉 I hope you like bells too.  "Live everyday like a Holiday" Pam

............................................................★☆★............................................................

Top 10 Best Christmas Commercials for 2018




Jake's Top 10 :The funniest, most heartwarming best overall amazing Christmas adverts released this year! Funny, touching & will make you smile!
...................................................................................................

Song for if your missing someone this Christmas




Blessing to everyone who is missing a loved one.
.......................................................................................................................

Lyrics: I’m not going to lie. Christmas really hurts this time Cause you’re not here to celebrate with me. Tears fill my eyes. And memories flood my mind, As I place your ornament upon our tree. Although this year I have a broken heart, It gives me hope and joy as I remember where you are. Chorus: You’re with the Son of God. You’re with the Prince of Peace. You’re with the one we’re celebrating And that thought amazes me. Sometimes I still break down, Grieving that we’re apart, But the sweetest gift is knowing where you are. You’re with the Son of God. Got your picture in a frame And a stocking with your name. Oh God knows it’s been hard letting go. And I can’t bring you back, But I’ll see you again. And oh, that thought is healing to my soul. I’ll miss making angels with you in the snow. I guess instead you will be singing with them All around God’s throne. Chorus And I know the Christmas season Was your favorite time of year. You loved to help us decorate our tree. But now that you’re with Jesus, I can’t imagine how you feel Cause He’s the one who bled and died Upon the tree for you and me. Chorus Credits: “The Sweetest Gift” written by Craig Aven Produced by Jon Schmidt and Chuck E. Myers “sea” Arranged by Jon Schmidt, Chuck Myers, Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson Craig Aven: Vocals Jon Schmidt: Piano Steven Sharp Nelson: Cello Piano and vocals recorded by Jake Bowen at Big Idea Studios Cello recorded by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios Mastered by Al van der Beek Video Produced and Filmed by Paul Anderson & Shaye Scott Video Edited by Shaye Scott & Paul Anderson
...............................................................................................................

Cozy up to the fire with Happy the cat and Hallmark Channel / yule log




Cozy up to the fire with Happy the cat and Hallmark Channel
............................................................................................................................


Spend Christmas by the fireside with a very happy cat and dog




Spend Christmas by the fireside with Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Enjoy the glow of the yule log, along with holiday music and a very Happy Cat and Dog!
.........................................................................................................

Jesse's Gift from Santa


Christmas Gift ideas for Children



Christmas is a magical day for millions of children around the globe. And the gifts are a huge part of it! 
...........................................................................................

What are you having for your Christmas dinner




What are you having for your Christmas Dinner? Garlic and herb roasted turkey, crunchy veggies with garlic butter, apricot glazed smoked ham, cranberry poached pears?
What are you having for your Christmas Dinner? Be a part of our holiday community. Put in the comments below..... 1) Where your from... then 2) What you are eating for Christmas dinner.
...........................................................................................................................


10 Ten Minute Holiday Crafts

If you're looking for some fun and creative ways to decorate this holiday season, wrap gifts, or host a party, this infographic provides some snazzy and quick ideas to bring in the holiday spirit. From making gift boxes out of matchboxes to making dipping Oreo cookies in peppermint, this infographic provides tips and techniques to make your Christmas season more merry.  Click photo to enlarge
10 Ten Minute Holiday Crafts

From Visually.

Christmas Party Ornament Exchange Woes


Ornament Exchange Gift Etiquette


5 reasons why ornaments make great token gifts for Christmas


The Bells of St. Mary's

Does anyone remember this old black and white movie "The Bells of St Mary's"?  I haven't seen it in years and well... I was excited to find it on youtube and had to share it. 
It features Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Scrooge 1935 A Christmas Carol Full Movie

Can any movie ever top "The Christmas Carol" story? Not in my book. Here's the one from 1935 / Scrooge / full movie! Merry Christmas everyone!

3 Hours Of Christmas Songs

Time to get ready for Christmas! Here's 3 hours of Christmas music I just had to share!  Merry Christmas everyone.


Christmas Cookies

Today I want to talk about Christmas Cookies. The first week in December is National Cookie Cutter Week and tomorrow (December 4) is Cookie Day. And most of you probably already know that December is the most popular month for Cookie Exchange Parties; which usually take place the first 2 weeks of December. I will be posting about cookie exchange parties tomorrow.

Christmas cookies & decoration
Photo By Till Westermayer from Freiburg, Germany
Christmas cookies are... traditionally sugar biscuits and cookies (though other flavors may be used based on family traditions and individual preferences) cut into various shapes related to Christmas.

I've had a thing for Christmas Cookies... ever since my eyes found a big fat gingerbread man in my Grandfathers Christmas basket. Every Christmas my grandfather would get a gift basket from the cotton mill he worked at and it would be full of goodies like nuts, (usually pecans), fruit cake, cheese and crackers. One year they put a gingerbread man in that caught my eye. It was the biggest gingerbread man I'd ever seen. I had never tasted a gingerbread man before and I really wanted to try it. I was a very shy little girl and my grandparents saw me petting the gingerbread man like it was a puppy. I slid my fingers over the slick white icing that was coating the top and I still remember my delight in it's smoothness. I never asked for the gingerbread man at all. I was just admiring it. My grandparents knew I was intrigued by it and reached over and pulled it out of the basket. When they handed it to me and said with a smile..."it's all your Pam," I was forever in love with Christmas Cookies. :) 

Research shows... Gingerbread has existed in some form since sugars and spices were brought back to Europe from soldiers in the Crusades. However it wasn't until Queen Victoria and Prince Albert included it with a variety of other German Christmas traditions that the gingerbread cookies became primarily associated with Christmas.

In the United States..., since the 1930s, children have left cookies and milk on a table for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, though many people simply consume the cookies themselves. The cookies are often cut into such shapes as those of candy canes, reindeer, and holly leaves.

That's my thoughts on Christmas Cookies. Thank you for reading my blog today. While your here why not post your favorite cookie. I hope you decide to make some cookies this week. Have a cookie party and be reminded of the joy of eating cookies.

Popular Christmas Cookies are... gingerbread, Fattigmann, Krumkake, Pepparkakor, Pferrernusse, Reposteria, Sandbakelse, Springerle, and last but not least -Sugar Cookies.

resources: Christmas cookies  / gone-ta-pott.com  / wikipedia  / encyclopedia / foodtimeline.org / tradition of gingerbread  / Christmas cookie recipes from around the world  / History of cookies  /