Simple Burlap Tree Bows...

Christmas prep time continues, 

and today we're making some simple burlap tree bows.

Cut 17 inch (43cm) pieces of burlap ribbon.

(In New Zealand this is sold

 in the Gardening section at Bunnings as Jute Tree Tie).

Fold as this photo below shows...

(the blue paper is so you can see how much to overlap).

Pinch the centre together.

Tie with binding of your choice.

You may want to enlist a helper to tie the ribbon

if you find it tricky to do by yourself.

And that is it!

I made 20 simple burlap bows to decorate the Christmas Tree.

But you could use the bows to decorate
 a basket handle, a wreath or even a present.

Peek-a-boo Heart Jar Candle Holder...

Peek-a-boo Heart Jar Candle Holder...

using Christmas-themed music sheets, a little ribbon and a hint of lavender.

This is a sweet wee project for celebration decorating or to give as a gift.

Select a jar in the size you want.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the jar is heatproof
Print a music sheet -
or two if the jar is bigger than mine.

I used this music sheet printable:
http://olddesignshop.com/2013/12/vintage-christmas-sheet-music-free-download/
And this heart template:
http://www.2020site.org/templates/Heart-Template.html


Using a Sharpie pen, outline the heart in a central position on the music sheet.

 Cut it out.

 Extend the music sheet to wrap around the jar if necessary 
by glueing another piece to it...

 Glue onto the jar
 with the cutout heart centred at the front.

 Add a few sparkles...
some dried lavender to the bottom of the jar...
and a ribbon or string bow.

Finally, add a small candle or tealight.
Light and enjoy.
You'll smell the lavender as the jar warms up.

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Red Christmas Front Porch...

 The Christmas themed front porch started with 

the creation of the tin can wreath...

A bright pop of colour with a cute burlap bow...

Instructions can be found here:

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/diy-tin-can-christmas-wreath.html

 Then a Dandelion wish sign was added...

Find the tutorial here:

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/christmas-dandelion-wish-sign.html

 Wishes...

And dandelions... 

= LOVE!

 I think I squealed with delight when in the garden centre, 

I found this cherry red plastic planter!!

And the perfect Christmas shaped conifer to plant in it!!

This conifer is called 'Thuja occidentalis Smaragd'.

Another of my passions is Bonsai, 

and I will be trimming the roots of this darling 

so it can bring cheer in it's red pot for many Christmases to come.

 'Gazania Takatu Red' flowers pop against the creamy white pot...

 This is a Colourwave Sunbells called 'Tamarillo'...

A sweet miniature groundcover perennial petunia.

They are great in pots and hanging baskets, 

and by Christmas day this will be a waterfall of red overhanging the pot.

Loving the finished porch...

Loving the red and white...

I can wait for the white clematis flowers to come out on the vine.

In fact, I can't wait for Christmas!

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