We put up the Christmas tree today! I know it's supposed to go up on or after December 1st, but we were feeling festive - plus Bella has been begging all week to put it up early.
A couple of weeks ago Bella and I started making pompoms to decorate the tree. I decided that we were leaving all the store bought decorations in the cupboard and just doing handmade on the tree this year. We made nearly 100 pompoms = crazy.
It was a struggle to get them all done, especially towards the end when we hit the 60 or so 'pompom' mark, but I'm so glad we carried on. This is my dream tree, love it - and I love it so much that I think I'll give away all my pretty baubles and just keep adding extra pompoms and handmade goodness every year.
{Stacked fabric tree tutorial HERE}
All of the handmade decorations have either been made by myself, my Mum (the cute knitted stockings - I'd love more of these Mum!!), my mother-in-law or the kids.
{My felt reindeer tutorial is HERE}
{My salt dough decoration tutorial is HERE + info on the beaded tree HERE}
{Make your own clothespin angel HERE}
There's also our handmade nativity set in our lounge room. I know I share photos of this every single Christmas, but it's one of my favourite things:
I just need to add presents under the tree, Bella and James' Christmas elves and some Christmas tinsel that Bella is crocheting (thanks for the lovely idea, Emily!!).
Thanks for stopping by. I will announce the book winner tomorrow. xoxo
