It Pays to Have Big Feet

After the rush of the Christmas season is over,

there are shoes under our tree.

Why, you may ask?

The shoe fairy is coming to visit!

Not sure how this got started in our family,

(it's based on French lore),

but we celebrate the arrival of the shoe fairy

every December 31st.

On that night, we place one shoe under the Christmas tree

so she knows where to find it.

When we awaken on New Year's Day,

there is one small trinket left for us in our shoe

to start the new year off "on the right foot".

Happy Holidays, y'all!

Acorn Ornament

Crafting is one of the hobbies I've always enjoyed,

but don't partake in much anymore.

It's a great outlet for creativity,

which in turn enhances your life.

Here's a little somethin' we came up with

after blog surfing for things we could make

from scraps at home.

Here's where you can find more ideas.

And here.  And here.

 

 Start with toilet paper and paper towel tubes.

Flatten them first.

 Several pieces were cut from the rolls and glued together

to look like a star or a twig of holly.

Either Elmer's glue or a hot glue gun would work.

Fancy-edged scissors were used to add a decorative touch.

Acorns found under a nearby oak tree

were glued on to the star shape.

Add as many or as few as you like, add glitter,

"snow", or paint the tubes first.

I like the rustic feel of these.

Add a piece of twine or raffia for hanging.

Enjoy!

Join Kim at Newly Woodwards for her DIY party!