a last minute Christmas craft

This project is so easy, it literally takes 10 minutes.

You can use any leftover ornaments and all you need is a wire hanger or wire.

I didn't have any so I went to the local dollar tree and bought about 50. Some of you may have seen this picture I posted on facebook. Funny stuff...

This was my inspiration, but I wanted a Christmas one so I bought Christmas colors, but it would work year round.

Just for good measure we hot glued all the tops so they wouldn't come off...

 Unfortunately I didn't have a wire hanger and neither did my sister, so instead i bought some floral wire thinking it would work...but it didn't. As we strung them on we soon realized the wire was too flimsy and when we connected the ends it was more like an oval, not a circle. We improvised though and tied down the ends and I just left it like this and strung it across my mantel.

It's still cute and easy, but if you want a wreath you will need to use a wire hanger.

What's Happening Wednesday

01. Fall semester is finally over for Ryan, we've sent his transcripts to MTSAC. Registration is January 19th
02. We celebrated Christmas with Ryan' boss and co-workers at Tucano's. Yum
03. I won a camera at my work's Christmas party.
04. Saw Sherlock Holmes and loved it just as much as the first movie.
05. Went to the MOTAB Christmas concert with my cousin. The perfect way to bring in the Holiday spirit.
06. Exchanged gifts with my parents since we won't see them on Christmas.
07. Ryan's been in Mesquite since Monday golfing. He's really enjoying his Christmas break.
08. Gave blood yesterday at the "Reach Out Utah Holiday Blood Drive"
09. Still have neighbor gifts to deliver.
10. Going to enjoy a nice 5 day weekend.


                                                           Merry Christmas everyone!

What's Happening Wednesday

01. Really feeling the Christmas spirit with lots of parties and get togethers. More to come too!
02. Ryan's been watching "What not to Wear" with me each week, and enjoying it! We love Clinton.
03. Completely finished with my Christmas shopping!
04. Got a pineapple at a white elephant party. Best gift ever, it was delicious!
05. Made all my neighbor gifts Saturday.
06. Had a craft day with my sister this month. It didn't turn out exactly as planned but we improvised. Post to come.
07. I'm looking for a new book to read. The problem is I have too many on my goodreads list I can't narrow it down. Any suggestions are welcome.
08. The company I work for got acquired, so things have been a little crazy the past few weeks with all the changes.
09. I still have a few more gifts to wrap. I need to buy more wrapping paper today.
10. We went to the Joseph Smith movie last night at the Legacy Theater for YW's. I've seen it several times but our churches history still amazes me. I feel so blessed.

Fat guy in a little coat

When I saw this at Wal-Mart for .97 i couldn't pass it up. See inspiration here

He hated it but I enjoyed every minute. Needless to say, it was a tad small and meant for xx small dogs and since my cats are bigger than most dogs his hair was spilling out at every opening.

It was hilarious.

Thought you'd enjoy

clearance clothes

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What's Happening Wednesday

01. Made a craft at Super Saturday a few weeks ago. Took forever, but can't wait to show you the finished project after Christmas.
02. Saw Breaking Dawn as per tradition with our die-hard Twilight-loving friends. After discussing, I realized I really should probably read the books again. I've forgotten a lot.
03. Ran yesterday for the 1st time since the 5k. I'm REALLY sore today.
04. Helped decorate a tree for Festival of Trees this year with some ward friends. Those girls are creative! The theme was "A few of my favorite things."
05. Ryan finally agreed to go through his t-shirts, we donated lots to DI.
06. Got an eye exam. It was years overdue. Can't wait for my new glasses!
07. One of our 2 young women turned 18 and is now out of Young Women's. Sad day.
08. Did baptisms for the dead for the first time since being endowed. Very neat.
09. Had a new Beehive move into our ward. Excited to meet her and hope she'll come to church.
10. Ryan applied for his last semester of college!!! So much to do before February...

Oprah

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Thanks to Darwin Barton

My mom has been watching Oprah since her show started over twenty five years ago. When Oprah announced that this was going to be her last season, my mom was very upset. She said that she did not know what she was going to do at four o’clock in the afternoons now. She said that she was really going to miss everything from the inspiring stories from the guests on the shows to the advice on decorating and losing weight. I told her that the new Oprah Winfrey Network would probably have shows that were about most of that stuff. She said that she did not get that channel. I told her that I have direct tv and I get the OWN channel. She said that she was going to look in to getting DirectTV, because she would really like to have the OWN channel. She said that in the meantime, she will just have to come to my house to watch her shows. Lucky for her I have this channel and she is welcome in my house any time she wants. However, I do think that it is a good idea for her to get this channel at her house too.