For years I’ve been searching for a tree topper. The last few I just made a huge bow of gold
ribbons and placed it on the top, running the same ribbon down the tree and
through the branches. This year, my mom
brought me the Santa that graced the tops of the trees in my childhood. It was a gift my father gave my mother while
they were still dating…more than 40 years ago.
When she pulled it out and gave it to me I
felt a rush of happiness….I now get to carry on a little tradition from my
childhood with my family.
But it left me with nowhere to secure my ribbon.
Ahhh…a chance to craft.
I found a plastic lid small enough to fit over the tree top,
but large enough to accommodate eight strands of ribbon (I used the lid off a
can of chips) and cut out the middle.
From the top of the tree to the bottom, plus about three
feet is how I measured and cut each
ribbon—depending on how much ribbon you want to snake through your tree you
could go even longer…and if you find it’s too long you can always trim it. I used 8 strands, tying one end to the lid:
Notice I left a long tail after each knot, this was so I could tie the tails into bows--I added a bit of "filler ribbon" to cover the exposed plastic before I started the bows:
On the top of the tree it went:
I then snaked the ribbon through the branches...in the past I've done the ribbon first, then the ornaments, this year the order got reversed, but it all worked out:
I think Santa is happy with his new home:
Tree complete—CHECK! Onward to other holiday craftiness…or
just craftiness in general!
For the Night Owl Crafting Crowd...and anyone else who may be interested!
1. Is all your Christmas shopping
done? ALMOST!!!
2. Do you decorate for Christmas and if so
when? Right after thanksgiving it starts...and keeps going until the 25th!
3. Do you bake during the Holiday season? Only if I have to!
4. What are your favorite smells of this time of
year? Fresh cut pine and cedar
5. What are your favorite things to do during the
Holiday Season? Anything with the family!