I must pat myself on the back and say that I got an amazing amount of stuff done today. I priced all of my ornaments, glittered two banners, put magnets on the back of about 30 letters, hand painted two banners, upholstered the French settee, painted four dining room chairs, repaired a small chest, made two mini sheet music wreath ornaments, fed my kids and changed diapers, organized toys, and played some X-Box. Craziness.
I’ve had a lot of people ask me about my ornaments and Christmas decor, so I thought I would give everyone a preview. My theme this year is sheet music and German glass glitter. I designed and made every ornament and decoration you see, so I’ve been a busy girl. My kitchen counter is covered with paper dust and hot glue strings and my entire house sparkles with glitter. Such is my life. Anyway, without further delay, here’s a peek…
I must say, I am in love with my sheet music “star” tree topper. This was one of those projects that just happened. The idea struck me, I ran with it, and it kind of created itself.
I have made dozens of mini sheet music wreath ornaments, which are the “signature” ornament of this year’s collection
I also played around with “eyelashing” and made some sheet music “pine cones.” These are so quirky and fun, but a little labor intensive.
I made a ton of German glass glitter stars and snowflakes…
…and used the glitter to detail some hand painted papier mache ornaments.
Some German glass glitter letter banners add more sparkle and some horizontal visual interest to the tree.
So, there’s the sneak peek. If you’re in the area and want to see it in person, Wild Rose will be fully decked out for Christmas starting Tuesday, Nov 2, and the Chartreuse preview party is Thursday, Nov 4 from 6-9 pm. Check out my side bar and retailers page for more details. My ornaments and banners are available for sale and shipping if anyone is interested!
On a personal note, my poor three-year-old is so confused. I set up my tree last week for a photo shoot and he exclaimed with bright eyes, “It’s Christmas!” How can I explain that it’s not and mommy just needs to take pictures. So funny!
Thanks so much to all who have voted to win me a bathroom makeover. Please keep it up! You’re two clicks away…
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It's absolutely gorgeous!! Well done!
I am absolutely IN LOVE! That is my ultimate DREAM tree! Great work. You have seriously been busy. I am in awe of you!
Gorgeous! You are extremely talented. It's a very peaceful tree.
All that in a day? I'm exhausted thinking about it. Everything looks lovely.
LOVE the mini sheet music wreath ornaments! Your tree is beautiful. I have to ask, though…do you find that your glitter letters/ornaments tarnish? Like a lot? Anyway to bring them back?
LOVE it all! It puts me in the mood for Christmas. You have been a busy girl for sure!
That really is so very lovely…but that's why we come here, right? Neutral, classic decorating! You get some rest, girly!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! And, I was feeling so encouraged about my denim garland & ornaments…not anymore. lol! You have outdone yourself once again. So happy you chose your signature book page wreath for the ornament this year. I so wish these were in the shop already. I'd surely gobble them up on Sunday.
All of the ornaments look so good together! That's a tough one about explaining that it's not Christmas. My son saw some orange Halloween lights and got so excited because he thought they were Christmas lights.
I got a crick in my back and fell asleep twice while I read everything you did today. Whoa Woman!!! You amaze me! Those are beautiful items! Great job.
Oh my word… seriously awesome! I just love the mini sheet music wreaths but those banners add KAPOW!
You'd better have a good rest tonite. You're going to be VERY busy because you'll be sold out of all these 2010 must haves very shortly!
You are quite the trend setter, MMS. 🙂 I applaud you!
Donna
Love it 🙂
Beautiful Marion! I wish I could see the shop in person!
OHhhhkay now your just showing off!!! lol You are truly amazing I wish I had your energy. I love the look of the tree looks sooo good. I started making ornaments today too, out of old books. I hope they look as awesome as yours when I'm finished.
Holy Sha-Moly! Those are amazing! I have been toying with the idea of changing my tree topper this year and I absolutely love yours that you created!!! Did you use a styrafoam ball as the base or what? I am staring at it trying to figure it out! -Kelsee
Gorgeous!!! I am most baffled about how you can get all of that done in a day AND take care of a 3 year old! Kudos to you lady!!!
Marion you amaze me every week with your energy and your creativity. Your a star. Sandy x
Beautiful! I'm planning 2 trees this year and one of them will have a sheet music theme. Your ornaments are gorgeous.
That is truly awesome. Love your tree!
Sherry
The tree looks fabulous!! Love the music sheet ornies and topper. And the glitter sayings really add to the tree.
I don't know how you get all that stuff done but congrats!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Very pretty! Yes, you have been busy!
Excellent work! Looks fantastic! You remind me to get cracking and work on the whole X mas-thing ! Thanks for sharing!
Oh LOVE the tree topper!! Have you made tons of these ornaments already or are you going to take orders from the store? Wish I could see it in person!
Love…Love…Love…Well done you creative gal you!!!!
Janet xox
So, so pretty!
I am totally in awe! What a beautiful tree! I have been racking my brain to try to figure out what I would be doing for my new tree in the living room…I am sooooo copying this one. Where do you purchase your glitter from? Thanks for sharing all your inspiring ideas!!!
More beautiful than words can say 🙂
I am in love with your tree topper!
Miss Mustard Seed how do you do it all girl. Love the sheet music holiday decor.
Molly
The tree is beautiful. I've been voting for you everyday. Good luck.
Please do a tutorial for the tree topper!!
So basically the way this is going to work is that I am going to have to order some German glass glitter. TODAY.
Also, I have played around with the sheet music Christmas ornaments myself, and I just was not at all pleased with the way they turned out. After looking at yours, I'm wondering if I tried to make mine too small. What is the diameter on your wreaths? I'm assuming you have to cut your paper down to size to make miniature versions?
Oh my gosh, I love those ornaments. I'm definately going to consider buying some! Beautiful!
On an interesting side note, we have a main comp, and a mini net book. I usually use my net book, which I have been 'voting' from, but this am I used the desk top and it allowed me to vote again, before 24 hrs are up, even though it would have the same IP address?? Anyhow, now I can place two little ole votes for your bathroom per day lol.
How unique!~Ames
your Christmas tree is so beautiful! we are all going to want the same! a question: what is the difference between German glitter and regular glitter?
Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
I LOVE the tree!! I reupholstered my dining room set with burlap & made a table runner from upholstery webbing. Didn't know how I was going to decorate for Christmas until now!!
I'd like to bottle your energy! You are amazing! The tree is gorgeous! I'd like the whole tree! I love the theme of the sheet music and the German glass glitter. It's elegant!
Very pretty!! I love the eyelash ornaments! Ok, the sheet music tree topper in amazing girl! Love. love it all!!!
Beautiful ornaments…I especially love the sheet music tree topper!
Kristen
I love your music decorations, they are all so beautiful!!! The tree is so pretty 🙂 ON my way to vote for you 🙂
XO
Kristin
Ack!! I've got to get some ornaments made!!! Like now, before its too late! Everything you made turned out beautifully!! Love the sheet music ornaments and all the glitter
You are so talented! Amazing creations!
LOVE The TREE- of course I donated an entire BOX of vintage sheet music to Salvation Army because I was NEVER going to actually use it… I wonder if they'd sell it back to me?!!
Everything is just beautiful!!
Goodness–the music tree topper–stunning!! We'll be seeing tons of inspired copies of that. Hugs, Kim
That tree looks pretty awesome;)
That tree is soooo pretty. It would look great in my music room!
Marian, the tree is gorgeous! I love the music sheet star at the top. So creative…and YOU! : ) Have a great weekend, friend.
Love,
Laura
My goodness! It's all so lovely! And I have been voting each day for your bathroom remodel. I truly hope you win this.
I love the paper tree topper! All of the ornaments are really pretty.
You have been a busy girl.
hugs
Sissie
Oh pretty! Like others, I love that tree topper. Also the papier mache ornaments. They look like they took a lot of work!
Wow…. not sure what else to say. I have to show them off on my blog if you want to check them out.
sassysanctuary.blogspot.com
Love your ornaments! Just beautiful tree. The sheet music ornaments…wow! I love them all. 🙂