This year, I got out some old Christmas decorations that I made years ago. This is a little village made out of paper lunch bags. They are luminaries, although here they're not lit. A friend's sister designed these for a Christmas house walk back in the 1980's.
In 1987 I lived in Sioux Falls, SD. One of the crafts I got interested in there was wood carving. My Papaw gave me this little Santa bank when I was little. I think they go together nicely.
I made these little paper Christmas trees for a church Christmas dinner's centerpieces. I made a lot of them. I still have the pattern. It was published in Christmas Ideas 1990. There are 3 sizes. I saw another blogger's post about Christmas decorations and recognized my little trees. Here's her
post. I put them on my dresser. More Christmas decorations to come.
In 1987 I lived in Sioux Falls, SD. One of the crafts I got interested in there was wood carving. My Papaw gave me this little Santa bank when I was little. I think they go together nicely. 
I made these little paper Christmas trees for a church Christmas dinner's centerpieces. I made a lot of them. I still have the pattern. It was published in Christmas Ideas 1990. There are 3 sizes. I saw another blogger's post about Christmas decorations and recognized my little trees. Here's her post. I put them on my dresser. More Christmas decorations to come. 
hey do you have a digital copy of those little tree patterns?
ReplyDeleteI love that paper bag village - so cozy looking. And what fun to see your trees.
ReplyDeleteI have the pattern still, and might make some for my daughters.
Lorrie
beautiful trees, oh-those would have to live on a high shelf at our house!
ReplyDeleteNow there are so many beautiful papers you could make these out of. "Back when" all I had was cream colored paper. Just think of the possibilities. . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful decorations! I love the paper trees and the village made out of paper bags. Everything looks so awesome!
ReplyDeleteI like Buddy's picture. He looks really cute.
-Sonya
There is something so sweet about the handmade. Lovely
ReplyDeleteT
Love your decorations. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for visiting my blog. i used grid holders with foam for the greenery on my mailbox and attached to wire to the grid holders so that it sort of saddles my mailbox. btw, i love your little white Christmas trees. so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, Karen - a beautiful job of decorating - all the way through! It's neat to be able to see what you've done since we can't be together on Christmas. You do a great job of explaining the provenance of everything. Love to you - Mom & Dad
ReplyDeleteP.S.He loves to look too! ;0)