So here's the thing...

A large majority of my family members (50% of my parents, brothers and sisters, AND nieces and nephews) are good at art. They draw and paint and do things that look amazing. This is, much to my dismay, a talent that was not bestowed upon me. Yes...it's very dramatic.

But nonetheless, I get ideas in my head. Yesterday involved an idea wherein 3 year old little jT would help me paint a most wonderful Christmas tree. In my head it was perfect. In 3 year old jT's head, it was something completely different. It was something a little like this....

Wonderful? Yes.

What I had in mind? No.

So, I took it upon myself to create the idea in my head. Then I realized that I couldn't even paint a Christmas tree the way I wanted to, that's how bad I am (in my head, the Christmas tree took up the whole canvas). So, step by step, I came up with ideas, until I ended up with this....

Wonderful? Hardly. But it's growing on me, ever so slowly

What I had in my mind? Not in the least.

Will it work for now? Yes, it'll do.

Does it give me tons more ideas that I probably won't be able to fulfill? Absolutely.

Apparently it's what I do

My last post was THREE months ago! So sad. I know all 2 of you have missed me, as always.

I come to you once again, with a wreath. This is probably my favorite. I love Santa belt decorations. I don't have nearly enough, so when I saw an idea to do a Santa belt wreath on Pinterest, I knew I had to make one of my own.

It was super simple.

All you need is:

wreath form (I know some people get the Styrofoam ones, but I prefer the straw ones that are wrapped in plastic. They are sturdier and cheaper)

red yarn

black felt

something to make the belt loop (I found some self-adhering shimmery stones)

hot glue gun

You just wrap the wreath form in the yarn, cut out a long strip of black felt for the belt and glue it on to the wreath. After that I figured out the center of the belt, and put on the stones in the shape of a belt buckle. BAM! Ya got yourself a Santa belt wreath!

I've thought about putting a "Ho Ho Ho" or something on there, but sick kids have drained all creative juices the last few days.

And maybe I'll post again in another 3 months with another wreath.