Happy Monday!
Can you believe it’s the first day of December?
I just ordered my first Christmas gift yesterday….at least it’s a start.
This is going to be a great week.
Today begins our 12 Days of Christmas Tour and the tour goes through Saturday.
Let’s go…
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me……
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
I really enjoyed making this project.
Probably because it was so simple.
I dug through a box of frames and found this green one……perfect.
A friend of mine cut a bunch of mat board in 8×10 size for me a few years ago and I still have a couple of those.
The stencil came from Hobby Lobby.
First thing I did was staple the mat board to the back of the frame.
Then I got out all my brushes and paints….ready to stencil.
It didn’t take long at all.
Remember my number one tip for stenciling……a very, very, dry brush!
perfection not required…perfectly imperfect
I decided not to stencil any words on the framed tree so I can use it year round.
But I did have this wreath….purchased on a junkin’ trip….and the combo of framed Partridge in a Pear Tree and green wreath are perfect for Christmas.
What do you think?
The links to today’s tour are below….and below that is the Welcome Home Tour that also starts today.
Ya’ll keep your fingers crossed that I get something done before Thursday….my day for the Welcome Home Tour.
I haven’t decorated a single thing yet.
{ Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support during this time. If you haven’t read the story…it’s here…..Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone | Getting Personal}
MONDAY December 1st
{Partridge in a Pear Tree}
Simply Fresh Vintage Petticoat Junktion Snazzy Little Things
{Two Turtle Doves}
Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer Fresh Idea Studio
TUESDAY December 2nd
Country Design Style DIO Home Improvements mommy is coocoo
{Four Calling Birds}
Artsy Chicks Rule Virginia Sweet Pea
WEDNESDAY DEC 3rd
{Five Golden Rings}
House on the Way DIY 180 Restoration Redoux
{Six Geese-a-Laying}
Postcards from the Ridge Farm Fresh Vintage Finds
THURSDAY December 4th
{Seven Swans a Swimming}
Curb Alert! Cupcakes and Crinoline
{Eight Maids a Milking}
FRIDAY December 5th
{Nine Ladies Dancing}
Better After Rhapsody in Rooms
{Ten Lords a Leaping}
SATURDAY December 6th
{Eleven Pipers Piping}
Refresh Restyle Lilacs and Longhorns Imparting Grace
{Twelve Drummers Drumming}
Monday
Restoration Redoux , Sweet Pea
Have a great day…..I love you guys, Kathy
linking to these parties….
Funky Junk Interiors….Inspiration Monday…The Handmade Hangout
Tatertots&Jello …Miss Mustard Seed…Savvy Southern Style
Debbie says
December 7, 2014 at 8:33 pmLove it! Very beautiful interpretation!
Have a great week!
Debbie
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
December 6, 2014 at 12:16 pmI am always in awe of what you create, Kathy. This is so unique and pretty!
Dria says
December 6, 2014 at 7:51 amWhat a fantastic interpretation for the partridge in a pear tree. This is so pretty I love it!
Megan @ Rhapsody in Rooms says
December 5, 2014 at 10:04 amI love this! It is so beautiful – and something you can use day after day. I love seeing peoples interpretation of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Lauren says
December 5, 2014 at 6:47 amWow, you found the perfect stencil for this project! I love how you framed it and added the wreath, so pretty!
Sharon Hines says
December 4, 2014 at 11:59 pmHow perfect! And the stencil looks so lovely framed by the wreath.
[email protected] says
December 4, 2014 at 11:25 amSuch a cute job with this theme! The wreath is stunning too!
Richella Parham says
December 4, 2014 at 8:15 amI LOVE stencilling–isn’t it fun? How cool that you found this stencil! Love the way you’ve used it in the wreath. Such a great idea!
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
December 3, 2014 at 11:43 pmGood luck decorating this week! You’re off to a great start with that awesome wreath! Pinning & sharing!
Vanessa says
December 2, 2014 at 7:34 pmThis turned out great and I love the wreath around the picture.
Carla says
December 2, 2014 at 3:46 pmWhere is the partridge?
Jeanette says
December 2, 2014 at 8:19 amI love the simplicity of this wreath. Perfect for all winter and a few changes the spring too! Jeanette
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
December 2, 2014 at 5:48 amLovely wreath idea, Kathy! You could really use this all winter. Such creativity as always!
Tami Toppen says
December 1, 2014 at 11:08 pmGreat idea~!
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
December 1, 2014 at 9:12 pmSo festive and fun Kathy! Your stencil is perfection and the wreath (almost looks like tiny snow balls!)is lovely with it.
Happy touring together!
Merry Christmas!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
December 1, 2014 at 6:58 pmI’m sure whatever you come up for the WH tour will be fabulous!! I love your wreath…so creative as usual!!! 🙂
Nancy
Leslie @ House on the Way says
December 1, 2014 at 5:27 pmLove it! The stencil is great and I think the wreath around it is perfect!
Leslie
[email protected] Blue Clear Sky says
December 1, 2014 at 5:14 pmVery cute and the wreath is the perfect addition!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
December 1, 2014 at 12:49 pmThat turned out perfect for a partridge in a pear tree. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! ~ Angie
chris aka monkey says
December 1, 2014 at 9:42 amthis is a great idea kathy looks so festive without being gaudy which so many Christmas decorations are, we love you too friend and hope things are better, as far as decorating you can use that big rusty thing i love so much and decorate your mantel you should be able to find tons of stuff in your tidy work space (wink) your house look awesome last year xx
[email protected] Interior Frugalista says
December 1, 2014 at 9:38 amVery cute Kathy! I have that stencil and would have never thought to use it for my holiday decor. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Patty says
December 1, 2014 at 9:18 amI love it, it has that primitive look, but would fit in any décor. I haven’t started decorating yet and I don’t think I will put my big tree up this year, but I will decorate the mantel and put up the smaller trees so it will be festive in here. My big tree takes me two full days just to decorate, if I don’t do anything else, I say this every year and then I end up putting it up, LOL.
Great job on your wreath, it amazes me how you think up these wonderful ideas.
Celeste says
December 1, 2014 at 8:19 amThis is so pretty!!! I just love it! Good job!
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
December 1, 2014 at 7:01 amThat stencil is perfect for your theme, and I love that wreath! And don’t sweat the welcome home tour, Kathy! Keep it simple, I’m sure whatever you share will be lovely!
[email protected] says
December 1, 2014 at 4:50 amYour tree stencil and green frame are so pretty that I know I’d find a way to use it year round. It looks very festive surrounded by the wreath for Christmas.
Good luck with your decorating this week!