Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Frosted Sugar Pine Cone

Frosted Sugar Pine cone by davisturner
Frosted Sugar Pine cone, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
10" Sugar Pine Cone frosted with "faux snow, paper confetti and glitter flakes.
Found these gigantic pine cones while hiking.  They are Sugar Pines and the pine cones can measure up to 15" long.  They can last several years if stored properly.

snowfriends

snowfriends by davisturner
snowfriends, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
3 snowfriends on a bed of greenery with candy canes, lollipops and candy garland.
Center glass bowl holds bulbs, candy, cookies or candle.

This is easier than it looks.  I used a charger plate, very inexpensive but durable, turned it up side down and glued a pre-made  greenery wreath on to the plate.  I added three snowman tree ornaments, evenly spaced around the wreath.  If you want lights, this is the time to add a small string of battery operated LED lights.  Hide the mechanism in the greenery.  I used faux lights that come as a garland, then added a few round bulbs.  Scattered a few snowflakes, then glued in faux candy canes and lollipops.  A faux candy garland finishes the wreath.  The center contains a 6 inch glass bowl that I've filled with bulbs but would be great with just about anything. 

dragonfly joy

dragonfly joy by davisturner
dragonfly joy, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

glittered blue dragonflies and Joy on greenery with silver leaves and mesh ribbon

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Joy of Winter

Joy of Winter by davisturner
Joy of Winter, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
Altrusa Intl. of Santa Maria Extravaganza Tree
Days of flocking attaching lights and making ornaments only to have the tree topper light batteries die in mid-showing!!!  Note to self, be sure to have fresh batteries!

Joy of Winter detail

Joy of Winter detail by davisturner
Joy of Winter detail, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
This was a very big challenge! The tree was constructed in a way that each branch was merely laying in place.  Every time the tree was moved or lifted, half of the branches would become dis-lodged!  Had to shrink wrap the entire tree to transport it to the venue.  Only two ornaments fell off! 

I'm melting!

I'm melting! by davisturner
I'm melting!, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

a recycled wicker sled along with a recycled snowman tree topper, add a snow blanket and holiday greenery. Spay with tree "snow" and glitter flakes.

"Mater" for Hana

"Mater" for Hana by davisturner
"Mater" for Hana, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Polka dot card stock with printed mat. "Mater" is Cricut cardtridge "Cars".

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Snowman Hat

Snowman Hat by davisturner
Snowman Hat, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

large wicker snowman hat filled with red and white flowers, holiday greenery, glittered bulbs and a sledding snowman.

White Snow Hurricane Table Top

White flowers in holiday greenery with snowflakes surround a glass hurricane with etched snowflakes

Traditional Table Top

Traditional Table Top by davisturner
Traditional Table Top, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Center glass container can be filled with any holiday decor, pinecones, candies, floating candles, nuts, etc.

Burgandy and Gold

Burgandy and Gold by davisturner
Burgandy and Gold, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Traditional Holiday Table Topper

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Gnome Santa

Gnome Santa by davisturner
Gnome Santa, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Gnome surrounded by winter greenery, critters, and wine colored poinsettias. Table or mantle arrangement.

Mini Red/Gold Tree

Mini Red/Gold Tree by davisturner
Mini Red/Gold Tree, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.
Red ceramic pot with gold rope decoration, tree filled with glittered fruit and pine cones. topped with bow and glittered red buttterfly

Woodland Santa

woodland Santa/drum by davisturner
woodland Santa/drum, a photo by davisturner on Flickr.

Woodland Santa with winter greenery and critters in a wooden holiday drum.