Unfortunately, our gold-gilded star did not make it out of storage this year to claim it's rightful spot on top of our family Christmas tree. Not to fret, I encouraged myself last week though, because this year's tree is to be homemade after all. I set to thought on how I could create a star and what type of material I already had on hand.
As I was helping Olivia and Isaac create their beautiful snowflake ornaments with bathroom tissue and paper towel rolls, I had a light bulb moment. If I just keep on adding smashed circles to one of these snowflakes then I should be able to create a star. So after they completed their snowflakes I set to work on adding more smashed circles. And this is what I ended up with.
After impatiently waiting on the glue to dry, I took it outside, painted it silver, allowed the paint to dry, brought it back in, and attached it to the rightful place on top of our tree.
I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. Each time I gaze at our tree now I am reminded of how something so simple as a paper towel roll can be transformed into something beautiful like a silvery star. And through this whole process I am beginning to feel more and more at "home" through this homemade Christmas tree. :)
Love it!
Posted by: lj | December 16, 2010 at 11:46 AM
The tree is looking good Ashley. The star is the crown of the tree. Being creative does make one feel good.
Posted by: Aunt Jane | December 16, 2010 at 03:02 PM