Handmade Coastal Christmas – Tree

4 Dec

I could not be more in love with my Christmas tree this year! I started from scratch with a new theme and all new ornaments, and I’m really happy with the way it turned out.

My grand total for my new tree came in at $33.50, so I busted the $20 limit at Meg’s Crafty Christmas Tree Challenge, but I still think it looks great for such a small chunk of change!

I made most of the ornaments myself, and used things I already had around the house. That stunning starfish garland would have really busted my budget, but that was a wonderful early Christmas gift from my mother.

I did spring for a new tree topper, at $12 it was the biggest chunk of my budget but I love the impact it makes. Plus, I plan on keeping it out year-round. I’m also quite smitten with my little felt whale.

And this is the ornament that started it all – a beautiful hand-blown ball that my cousin got me for Christmas a few years ago.

I love my Coastal Christmas tree, and it’s going to be hard to take it down after the holidays!

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Categories Crafts and DIY
Author Lady Anne

10 Responses to “Handmade Coastal Christmas – Tree”

Caren with a "C" December 6, 2011 at 1:34 am #

So cute! I love the beach/ocean theme. The tulle looks nice going around it.
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- Lady Anne December 6, 2011 at 5:18 pm #
  
  Thanks, Caren!
  
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Cheryl December 6, 2011 at 4:53 pm #

So cute! Merry Christmas!
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- Lady Anne December 6, 2011 at 5:18 pm #
  
  Thanks so much, Cheryl! Merry Christmas!
  
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Kerri, A Pop of Pretty December 15, 2011 at 1:01 am #

I love your tree too! I have a soft spot for starfish. So unique! Great job! Found you at Thrifty Decor Chick. Happy holidays ~Kerri, A Pop of Pretty, apopofpretty.com
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- Lady Anne December 15, 2011 at 2:37 am #
  
  Thanks so much, Kerri! I’m so obsessed with those starfish, I don’t think they’re going to be put away with the other decorations!
  
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Love of the Sea December 18, 2011 at 2:17 am #

Your tree is awesome. Love the coastal flair!!

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- Lady Anne December 19, 2011 at 5:00 pm #
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Melba December 26, 2011 at 5:23 pm #

Darling!!! I love your ideas – they make me wish I lived in a beach town!

I have purchased a seashell and starfish garland for my granddaughter’s upcoming birthday party from Oriental Trading. It is really impressive for the price. Check it out! I think it’d look great hanging on your windows! We plan to use it on my grandaughter’s window after the party.

Shell Garland
Product Number:IN-91/4410
$5.99
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- Lady Anne December 27, 2011 at 9:02 pm #
  
  Thanks so much! I know at least one of those garlands is going to stay up year-round!
  
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