If I had my druthers, my Christmas tree would be totally monochromatic…white flocked, white lights, white tree skirt, and white matching ornaments with silver accent. But, that would mean no handmade red and green manger scene cut-outs with blue glitter all over baby Jesus’ face that Tani made in primary and…I just couldn’t bare that. 
Notice we have very few glass ornaments and the ones we do have are all above 42 inches (just out of a 15 month old’s reach). I also finally figured out what to do with all the Christmas cards that come in the mail. Here’s my tutorial on how to make retro-like, inexpensive snowflakes in…WHITE!
Take 7 or 10 pipe cleaners in the color of your choice.
Cut them in half.
Bundle all the p.c.’s in one hand. Take one of p.c.’s that you cut in half and wrap it around the center of the bundled p.c.’s .
Start pulling each p.c. one by one apart.
You’ve got yourself a handmade pipe cleaner snowflake.
It snowed in Tucson this year (on my tree)!
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
I really, really love the hand-made aspect of your tree. Great snowflake idea.
Very clever! Keep those awesome ideas up (and don’t forget to post them!) love ya!
Very clever! Keep those awesome ideas up (and don’t forget to post them!) love ya!
Very clever! Keep those awesome ideas up (and don’t forget to post them!) love ya!
Very clever! Keep those awesome ideas up (and don’t forget to post them!) love ya!
Very clever! Keep those awesome ideas up (and don’t forget to post them!) love ya!
Very clever! Keep those awesome ideas up (and don’t forget to post them!) love ya!
very cute. i have seen this before and was going to try it this year with my boys….looks really easy and fun. i love the card idea too.
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Hey…I see us! What a great idea to enjoy all the beautiful cards. Now I just need to get the rest of the cards sent out!
How cute are you. You have such amazing deco tips. Love it!
Michelle….I love it! Super cute idea.
Hey, I tagged you on my blog. Just thought you should know. 🙂