The image of Mary and Joseph, huddled together in a stable, protecting their new little baby, has always been my favorite part of the nativity story, and it became even more poignant to me once I became a mom. Now…
Star Banner Ornament
Nothing I do is complete without a bit of text, and there’s so much good text to choose from in the nativity story. I wanted to make an ornament that incorporated some of the rejoicing in the scriptures. I think…
Manger Diorama Ornament
Stars will play a major role in this tree. I found it the perfect shape to go back to again and again as it not only represented the star in the east the Wise Men followed, but brings some elegance…
Burlap Floral Cones
Didn’t I promise you that not everything would be about nativities? I really wracked my brain for a way to bring in some different colors and materials and a shape that wasn’t just another Mary doll, and I love how…
Hay Ornament and Tree Decorating Tips
OK, sometimes I make an ornament that is so easy I almost wonder if I should bother blogging about it. But I decided to do it for a couple of reasons. 1.) Nothing is simple to everybody, and 2.) It…
Raffia Garland
In my opinionated opinion, just about every tree is better off with a garland. I love how it breaks up the usual shapes of hanging ornaments, creates a visual through-line, and makes the tree look like it’s wrapped up in…
Believe Frames
Christmas is a time when we all think about what we value the most. Whether you believe in Christ, or God, or family, or Santa, this is the time of year when we shed some of our cynicism and remember…
Paisley Ornaments
Part of the attraction of this tree for me was the chance to do a mix of glam and earthy, high and low, that is represented in the nativity story. The king of heaven born in a stable; the wise…
2011 Theme Tree – Night in Bethlehem
Introducing the new theme tree for this year! Every year brings me a new theme, with a whole new inspiration for tons of handmade ornaments, which I’ve got all ready to share with you. This tree is inspired by the…
Chocolate Pot du Creme
Whenever Bear and I have to travel for business, we take full advantage of the experience and eat at restaurants we couldn’t quite rationalize eating at on our own budget. At one of those restaurants we splurged for dessert and…