Jingle Bell ROCK!

I know you have waited all year for it!!!  It never gets old watching these little cuties performing.

Enjoy the show!

Two Simple DIY Cranberry Garlands

These two garlands are so simple!  Promise.  And you just might have all ingredients in your home, garage or garden.

The first one up is popcorn and whole cranberries.  This was actually an activity we did during an Advent devotional last week. I could not get over I had never thought of this before.  I simply used fishing line and a large needle to string the popcorn and cranberries.  After it was done I added plaid ribbon to the ends.

And then I had so many cranberries left over I had to come up with something else.  First begin by searching your husband's stash (or maybe yours) for galvanized wire.  Next cut fresh rosemary from your yard (or go buy some).  Cut the wire to desired size of wreath...mine was about 16 inches.  Mini ones would be so cute attached to gifts!

"Thread" the wire through cranberries until full.  Bend wire to connect and cut excess wire to finish.  Lay rosemary on wreath and tie ribbon.

Both are so festive for the Christmas season.  And super simple.

The Weary World Rejoices

Last year I saw an indoor sign and immediately knew I wanted it for an outdoor Christmas sign.  Because I saw it too late last year it didn't happen, but this year it did!

I am so thankful for a husband who willingly takes on all my projects with love.

He may not always be happy about it and my projects usually take a few days as well as have adjustments to work through, BUT he keeps on keeping on with the task at hand.  That's love.

I've had the picture on my phone for a year as a constant reminder to not miss the chance this year.  So right after Thanksgiving we got started.

Supplies:
BIG piece of wood
Bright red paint
Metallic silver paint.

That's it!  After a coat of Kilz we then added two coats of the red. Next Brant free handed the wording with the metallic silver.  DONE!

I am so happy with the way it came out!  Next he attached "legs" in order to stake it in the ground.

Then we added a spotlight for night time viewing to share it with the world.

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining

It is the night of our dear Savior's birth. 

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, 

Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.

The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, 

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. 

Fall on your knees, 

Oh, hear the angel voices

O night divine, 

O night when Christ was born

O night divine, 

O night, O night divine, 

The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, 

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. 

Fall on your knees, 

Oh, hear the angel voices

O night divine, 

O night when Christ was born

O night divine, 

O night, O night divine, 

O holy night