T Stands for Wreath Making

Time to make the wreath. This year's theme turned out to be cardinals. While roaming through Target, I found a pair of birds and some other bits and bobs. Wreath making begins by laying things out on the wreath to see what, if any, story develops. Much of this time is spent by moving things around while sipping a cup of tea. Flavor for this afternoon: Vanilla Chai

Time is also spent rummaging through the Christmas bauble box to see if there are things that can be added and to pick out ribbon. I had planned on securing the birds to the left side of the wreath, but their shape just didn't lend themselves to that side. While foraging in the refrigerator, the Young One made a suggestion. Why not put them at the bottom of the wreath?

From there, the story emerged. Himself and Herself. They needed mistletoe, but I didn't feel like running out trying to find some. I found a free cut file for the scan and cut. Cut some mistletoe from some green paper and added a few pearl beads.

The first job I had at 16 years old was making artificial floral arrangements and I was taught how to make bows. I forgot how difficult making bows with wide, flocked ribbon is. Wreath on the front door.

And then the clean up. After another cup of tea.

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