Tag: vintage ornaments

Plants – Dressing Up Christmas Plants

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Miniature Christmas evergreens are abundant at this time of year. The small trees are good buys, usually under $5.00. They are attractive in their cellophane paper, but they are even prettier dressed up a bit in ceramic and moss.

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I kept mine in the pot it came in, placed it in a ceramic pot, and added a bit potting soil to keep it steady. I topped it off with a bit of moss. I think the tree is lovely. The ornament it came with was the perfect finishing touch, or you could add a special ornament of your own.

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I had some moss left over. I didn’t want to waste it so I place it in a terracotta pot, added some toothpicks, and used it to display vintage ornaments.

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Quick Tips – A Trio of Quick Tips

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Vintage ornaments from my grandparent’s Christmas tree are displayed for the season, but also protected from inquisitive cats,  in a crystal candy dish.

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Outdoor light cords left loose can be dangerous if they are in the pathway of the mailman or other walkers.

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I keep all kinds of “trash” for purposes just like this…fastening down the light cord was the perfect opportunity to recycle a plastic linen bag hanger and some old shower curtain rings. I cut them in half with wire cutters and “Voila,'” free cord stakes. They work great too! Best of all they were free.

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If you are using acrylic paint and want a touch of glitter, sprinkle the glitter on while the paint is wet. When the paint dries it acts like a glue and keeps the glitter in place.

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