Yesterday my brother and I spent the afternoon and evening watching football and decorating his tree. However, he didn't have any ornaments. So we used what he did have: a pair of scissors, scotch tape, construction paper, twist ties, and some Crayola markers.
I call this one the Charlie Brown ornament:
My brother was an excellent host and provided some motivation to be a good little elf:
We even made our own patterned paper:
My brother said that this ornament was very ugly and told me not to hang it on the tree, but I hung it up anyway. ;)
It was really fun to make all of our ornaments! And away from my craft room and my usual supplies, I had to let go of perfection and simply "make it work."
How is your tree coming along?
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What a fun day spent with your brother. I can see my kids doing this when they’re older. I love the 3d stars. I’ll have to google instructions. Thank you for sharing!
What a fun day spent with your brother. I can see my kids doing this when they’re older. I love the 3d stars. I’ll have to google instructions. Thank you for sharing!
What a fun day spent with your brother. I can see my kids doing this when they’re older. I love the 3d stars. I’ll have to google instructions. Thank you for sharing!
What a fun day spent with your brother. I can see my kids doing this when they’re older. I love the 3d stars. I’ll have to google instructions. Thank you for sharing!
What a fun day spent with your brother. I can see my kids doing this when they’re older. I love the 3d stars. I’ll have to google instructions. Thank you for sharing!
My favorite one is the Charlie Brown one.
Sounds like a fun afternoon.
Our tree is decorated and all set. The only handmade ornaments are the ones that James has made over the years. The best ones in my opinion.
My favorite one is the Charlie Brown one.
Sounds like a fun afternoon.
Our tree is decorated and all set. The only handmade ornaments are the ones that James has made over the years. The best ones in my opinion.
My favorite one is the Charlie Brown one.
Sounds like a fun afternoon.
Our tree is decorated and all set. The only handmade ornaments are the ones that James has made over the years. The best ones in my opinion.
My favorite one is the Charlie Brown one.
Sounds like a fun afternoon.
Our tree is decorated and all set. The only handmade ornaments are the ones that James has made over the years. The best ones in my opinion.
My favorite one is the Charlie Brown one.
Sounds like a fun afternoon.
Our tree is decorated and all set. The only handmade ornaments are the ones that James has made over the years. The best ones in my opinion.
Hmm, something rather lovely about photos of a handsome male crafting 🙂
The tree looks fantastic
Hmm, something rather lovely about photos of a handsome male crafting 🙂
The tree looks fantastic
Hmm, something rather lovely about photos of a handsome male crafting 🙂
The tree looks fantastic
Hmm, something rather lovely about photos of a handsome male crafting 🙂
The tree looks fantastic
Hmm, something rather lovely about photos of a handsome male crafting 🙂
The tree looks fantastic
That is beautiful yet so simple and back to basics. What a very special day for the two of you! Thanks for sharing it with us.
That is beautiful yet so simple and back to basics. What a very special day for the two of you! Thanks for sharing it with us.
That is beautiful yet so simple and back to basics. What a very special day for the two of you! Thanks for sharing it with us.
That is beautiful yet so simple and back to basics. What a very special day for the two of you! Thanks for sharing it with us.
That is beautiful yet so simple and back to basics. What a very special day for the two of you! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Cool tree…and the brother is cute!
Cool tree…and the brother is cute!
Cool tree…and the brother is cute!
Cool tree…and the brother is cute!
Cool tree…and the brother is cute!
Love your hand decorated tree. What a wonderful way to prepare for and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love your hand decorated tree. What a wonderful way to prepare for and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love your hand decorated tree. What a wonderful way to prepare for and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love your hand decorated tree. What a wonderful way to prepare for and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love your hand decorated tree. What a wonderful way to prepare for and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Wonderful ornaments and the tree looks fantastic! What a fun idea! 😀
Wonderful ornaments and the tree looks fantastic! What a fun idea! 😀
Wonderful ornaments and the tree looks fantastic! What a fun idea! 😀
Wonderful ornaments and the tree looks fantastic! What a fun idea! 😀
Wonderful ornaments and the tree looks fantastic! What a fun idea! 😀
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!
Well done! Looks like you two had a lovely day bonding over the project. Did it take you both back to your youth, sitting around the kitchen table together and crafting with “kid” supplies?
Well done! Looks like you two had a lovely day bonding over the project. Did it take you both back to your youth, sitting around the kitchen table together and crafting with “kid” supplies?
Well done! Looks like you two had a lovely day bonding over the project. Did it take you both back to your youth, sitting around the kitchen table together and crafting with “kid” supplies?
Well done! Looks like you two had a lovely day bonding over the project. Did it take you both back to your youth, sitting around the kitchen table together and crafting with “kid” supplies?
Well done! Looks like you two had a lovely day bonding over the project. Did it take you both back to your youth, sitting around the kitchen table together and crafting with “kid” supplies?
I love it! What a special memory!
I love it! What a special memory!
I love it! What a special memory!
I love it! What a special memory!
I love it! What a special memory!
Too much fun!, simpler is sometimes better AND I bet you and your brother revisit this moment many, many times in the future! Merry Christmas Julie!
Too much fun!, simpler is sometimes better AND I bet you and your brother revisit this moment many, many times in the future! Merry Christmas Julie!
Too much fun!, simpler is sometimes better AND I bet you and your brother revisit this moment many, many times in the future! Merry Christmas Julie!
Too much fun!, simpler is sometimes better AND I bet you and your brother revisit this moment many, many times in the future! Merry Christmas Julie!
Too much fun!, simpler is sometimes better AND I bet you and your brother revisit this moment many, many times in the future! Merry Christmas Julie!
Ah, Julie, what delightful favorite memories are built of times like this — making ornaments with your brother! I have a similar one, when my brother came to visit at Christmas, and I had him decorating cookies! Thanks for sharing this very special time with us. This is what all families should be about – sharing special times, with love and cookies!
Ah, Julie, what delightful favorite memories are built of times like this — making ornaments with your brother! I have a similar one, when my brother came to visit at Christmas, and I had him decorating cookies! Thanks for sharing this very special time with us. This is what all families should be about – sharing special times, with love and cookies!
Ah, Julie, what delightful favorite memories are built of times like this — making ornaments with your brother! I have a similar one, when my brother came to visit at Christmas, and I had him decorating cookies! Thanks for sharing this very special time with us. This is what all families should be about – sharing special times, with love and cookies!
Ah, Julie, what delightful favorite memories are built of times like this — making ornaments with your brother! I have a similar one, when my brother came to visit at Christmas, and I had him decorating cookies! Thanks for sharing this very special time with us. This is what all families should be about – sharing special times, with love and cookies!
Ah, Julie, what delightful favorite memories are built of times like this — making ornaments with your brother! I have a similar one, when my brother came to visit at Christmas, and I had him decorating cookies! Thanks for sharing this very special time with us. This is what all families should be about – sharing special times, with love and cookies!
Your tree is GORGEOUS! Love all the colours! Your brother is very good looking like you are. It must run in the family. Have a wonderful holiday season, Julie honey! 🙂 Gwyn
Your tree is GORGEOUS! Love all the colours! Your brother is very good looking like you are. It must run in the family. Have a wonderful holiday season, Julie honey! 🙂 Gwyn
Your tree is GORGEOUS! Love all the colours! Your brother is very good looking like you are. It must run in the family. Have a wonderful holiday season, Julie honey! 🙂 Gwyn
Your tree is GORGEOUS! Love all the colours! Your brother is very good looking like you are. It must run in the family. Have a wonderful holiday season, Julie honey! 🙂 Gwyn
Your tree is GORGEOUS! Love all the colours! Your brother is very good looking like you are. It must run in the family. Have a wonderful holiday season, Julie honey! 🙂 Gwyn
The tree looks great!
The tree looks great!
The tree looks great!
The tree looks great!
The tree looks great!
Wonderful! Where can we find the patterns for the star and the balls?
Wonderful! Where can we find the patterns for the star and the balls?
Wonderful! Where can we find the patterns for the star and the balls?
Wonderful! Where can we find the patterns for the star and the balls?
Wonderful! Where can we find the patterns for the star and the balls?
Love the large star with the gingerbread people.
My grandson and I made paper chains to decorate his room this year.
Another decoration for the tree is small cups ( like for a bathroom dispenser ) covered with kitchen foil, as bells. I did that on my first tree that had no oraments and no money. Along with paper chains, and strung popcorn.
Love the large star with the gingerbread people.
My grandson and I made paper chains to decorate his room this year.
Another decoration for the tree is small cups ( like for a bathroom dispenser ) covered with kitchen foil, as bells. I did that on my first tree that had no oraments and no money. Along with paper chains, and strung popcorn.
Love the large star with the gingerbread people.
My grandson and I made paper chains to decorate his room this year.
Another decoration for the tree is small cups ( like for a bathroom dispenser ) covered with kitchen foil, as bells. I did that on my first tree that had no oraments and no money. Along with paper chains, and strung popcorn.
Love the large star with the gingerbread people.
My grandson and I made paper chains to decorate his room this year.
Another decoration for the tree is small cups ( like for a bathroom dispenser ) covered with kitchen foil, as bells. I did that on my first tree that had no oraments and no money. Along with paper chains, and strung popcorn.
Love the large star with the gingerbread people.
My grandson and I made paper chains to decorate his room this year.
Another decoration for the tree is small cups ( like for a bathroom dispenser ) covered with kitchen foil, as bells. I did that on my first tree that had no oraments and no money. Along with paper chains, and strung popcorn.
Brings back memories of the smells of library paste and crayons! LOVE the 3-D stars, you need to do a tutorial on those!
Happy Holidays!!!
Brings back memories of the smells of library paste and crayons! LOVE the 3-D stars, you need to do a tutorial on those!
Happy Holidays!!!
Brings back memories of the smells of library paste and crayons! LOVE the 3-D stars, you need to do a tutorial on those!
Happy Holidays!!!
Brings back memories of the smells of library paste and crayons! LOVE the 3-D stars, you need to do a tutorial on those!
Happy Holidays!!!
Brings back memories of the smells of library paste and crayons! LOVE the 3-D stars, you need to do a tutorial on those!
Happy Holidays!!!
To round out all the great memories, we need library paste and glitter. How cool would that be on those wonderful stars?!
To round out all the great memories, we need library paste and glitter. How cool would that be on those wonderful stars?!
To round out all the great memories, we need library paste and glitter. How cool would that be on those wonderful stars?!
To round out all the great memories, we need library paste and glitter. How cool would that be on those wonderful stars?!
To round out all the great memories, we need library paste and glitter. How cool would that be on those wonderful stars?!
Looks like the perfect day to me ! Merry Christmas
Looks like the perfect day to me ! Merry Christmas
Looks like the perfect day to me ! Merry Christmas
Looks like the perfect day to me ! Merry Christmas
Looks like the perfect day to me ! Merry Christmas
Love the tree. Reminds me of Christmas trees from my childhood. Oh what fun!
Love the tree. Reminds me of Christmas trees from my childhood. Oh what fun!
Love the tree. Reminds me of Christmas trees from my childhood. Oh what fun!
Love the tree. Reminds me of Christmas trees from my childhood. Oh what fun!
Love the tree. Reminds me of Christmas trees from my childhood. Oh what fun!
You and your brother made a fantastic job of that tree! Reminds me of the Christmas tree decorations we made when my children were small – no tree with shop-bought ornaments could compete with ours.
You must have been spending a perfect day.
You and your brother made a fantastic job of that tree! Reminds me of the Christmas tree decorations we made when my children were small – no tree with shop-bought ornaments could compete with ours.
You must have been spending a perfect day.
You and your brother made a fantastic job of that tree! Reminds me of the Christmas tree decorations we made when my children were small – no tree with shop-bought ornaments could compete with ours.
You must have been spending a perfect day.
You and your brother made a fantastic job of that tree! Reminds me of the Christmas tree decorations we made when my children were small – no tree with shop-bought ornaments could compete with ours.
You must have been spending a perfect day.
You and your brother made a fantastic job of that tree! Reminds me of the Christmas tree decorations we made when my children were small – no tree with shop-bought ornaments could compete with ours.
You must have been spending a perfect day.
cute, cute, cute
cute, cute, cute
cute, cute, cute
cute, cute, cute
cute, cute, cute
The tree is perfect!
The tree is perfect!
The tree is perfect!
The tree is perfect!
The tree is perfect!
I LOVE the tree! Brought back childhood memories of our tree growing up! You both were VERY creative and a testimony to show that it CAN BE DONE without being store bought! Family time, love and fun, holiday season perfection!
I LOVE the tree! Brought back childhood memories of our tree growing up! You both were VERY creative and a testimony to show that it CAN BE DONE without being store bought! Family time, love and fun, holiday season perfection!
I LOVE the tree! Brought back childhood memories of our tree growing up! You both were VERY creative and a testimony to show that it CAN BE DONE without being store bought! Family time, love and fun, holiday season perfection!
I LOVE the tree! Brought back childhood memories of our tree growing up! You both were VERY creative and a testimony to show that it CAN BE DONE without being store bought! Family time, love and fun, holiday season perfection!
I LOVE the tree! Brought back childhood memories of our tree growing up! You both were VERY creative and a testimony to show that it CAN BE DONE without being store bought! Family time, love and fun, holiday season perfection!
AMAZING!!!! Needs to be entered into a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest!!!
AMAZING!!!! Needs to be entered into a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest!!!
AMAZING!!!! Needs to be entered into a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest!!!
AMAZING!!!! Needs to be entered into a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest!!!
AMAZING!!!! Needs to be entered into a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest!!!
Fantastic. I love paper chains and have made them a lot with the Christmas paper pads you can get at Michaels. But all you need is construction paper. My brother just moved here to my neck of the woods from AUS and I am so looking forward to sharing holiday traditions, old, new and goofy – with him.
Fantastic. I love paper chains and have made them a lot with the Christmas paper pads you can get at Michaels. But all you need is construction paper. My brother just moved here to my neck of the woods from AUS and I am so looking forward to sharing holiday traditions, old, new and goofy – with him.
Fantastic. I love paper chains and have made them a lot with the Christmas paper pads you can get at Michaels. But all you need is construction paper. My brother just moved here to my neck of the woods from AUS and I am so looking forward to sharing holiday traditions, old, new and goofy – with him.
Fantastic. I love paper chains and have made them a lot with the Christmas paper pads you can get at Michaels. But all you need is construction paper. My brother just moved here to my neck of the woods from AUS and I am so looking forward to sharing holiday traditions, old, new and goofy – with him.
Fantastic. I love paper chains and have made them a lot with the Christmas paper pads you can get at Michaels. But all you need is construction paper. My brother just moved here to my neck of the woods from AUS and I am so looking forward to sharing holiday traditions, old, new and goofy – with him.