Simple Sparkly Living Christmas Tree

Let's create a simple 'Sparkly Living Christmas Tree!

I love ornately decorated large Christmas trees, whether they be cut real ones or artificial.

But this Christmas season, as we are in the middle of our tiny house build, and there is building chaos everywhere, I decided to keep it very simple.

Note: The artwork is by my husband, Marc.

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With a small potted live plant in a beautiful ceramic pot, decorated with red twine ribbon, with pretty sparkly fairy lights.

This would be lovely for your home decor too.

Perhaps on a mantel, coffee table or in your hallway entrance.

It takes ten minutes to put it together.

You will need a live plant of your choice.

A ceramic pot with a matching saucer.

Ribbon or red woven twine ribbon.

Scissors.

Double-sided tape.

Mini battery operated fairy lights.

I chose a Grevillea instead of my usual pine or conifer choice.

After Christmas, I'll plant it in my garden.

The flowers are cream and green hence the name;

'Grevillea Cream & Green'.

It will grow into a rounded shrub, and the flowers will attract nectar feeding birds.

Attach a piece of double-sided tape to the back of the pot.

Press your ribbon onto it leaving enough length to go around to the front to make a bow.

Place another piece of double-sided tape on the front of the pot to hold the ribbon in place.

Tie a bow.

Cut more tape to hold the bow in place wher needed.

Like this.

Next add the fairy lights.

Bunch up the excess around the base of the plant.

Place the control box at the back of the pot.

Now you have a beautiful 'Sparkly Living Christmas Tree'.

Lovely in the day light, but as darkness fell...

The sparkles really shone bright.

The Pros of Choosing a Living Christmas Tree

Here are some compelling reasons to choose a living tree, large or small this holiday season:

Environmental Benefits

One of the most significant advantages of a living Christmas tree is its positive impact on the environment. Unlike artificial trees, which can take hundreds of years to decompose, living trees are biodegradable and contribute to the ecosystem.

Reuse and Replant

A living Christmas tree can be replanted in your home's garden space allowing you to enjoy it for years to come.

Or you could get adventurous and bonsai it.

Visit here for some tips on how to create a BONSAI.

Improved Indoor Air Quality

Living trees can enhance indoor air quality through the process of photosynthesis. While your Christmas tree is inside, it will absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, providing a fresh atmosphere that artificial trees simply cannot replicate.

A Beautiful, Natural Aesthetic

There’s a unique charm to a living Christmas tree that adds warmth and beauty to any home. The natural look of a living tree also allows for creativity in decorating, making every tree distinctive.

. This year, consider making the switch, and enjoy all that a living Christmas tree has to offer!

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Be A Star!

My new design is available now on Fine Art America.

'Be A Star'

Perfect for gift-giving (Or yourself)

This design is on pillows, duvets, fleece blankets, t-shirts, mugs, journals, cards, tote bags, zip pouches, zig saws, a Christmas ornament and as a print.

Visit Fine Art America HERE to view the products.

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beautiful words, quotes and images

EASY Beach Finds Fridge Magnets

'Beach Finds Fridge Magnets' are terrific gifts to give or to keep for yourself.

They take very little time to create.

So it is a perfect activity for children too.

All you do is gather some small driftwood pieces, shells, pretty sea stones and sea glass.

A hot glue gun

Small Magnets

(All available online or at the dollar store if you don't live near a beach)

Decide which will be the front of the driftwood creation, and use hot glue to attach the magnet to the back of the flattest part of the driftwood.

Then, using hot glue, attach your beach embellishments to the front of the driftwood however you fancy.

(This is where you will need to supervise children, as hot glue can get very HOT!)

I said it was easy, and it is.

The next step is add a little sheen to the shells, as this brings out their beautiful colours.

I used Mod PODGE Gloss Lustre painted on to the shells using a small paint brush.

Box or giftwrap for giving, or place on your refridgerator for your own enjoyment.

Here are FOUR reasons to DIY your gifts:

1/. December is never easy on the piggybank, so creatively homemade DIY gifts can save dollars.

2/. It's truly personal! You are giving a feeling, because they know you made it just for them.You can make, bake or create something that you know is meaningful for the recipient.

Think about their likes, hobbies, favourite baked goodies, or favourite colour.

3/. Crafting is therapy!

In a day-to-day, crazy, busy world and holiday season, it is a perfect excuse to slow down and do something mindful.

4/. It's not about the cost of the gift.

It's about the thought.

And your gift of time to make something special just for them.

Gift giving is a language of love.