Tuesday, November 23, 2010

2x4 Christmas Tree Tutorial & Givaway

About time I get to that 2x4 Christmas tree tutorial! The snow even cooperated for my picture.

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Grab yourself a 2x4 or a 1x3 they both work. I've done this two different ways. You can make straight cuts at 6 inches, 5 inches, 4 inches, 3 inches and 2 inches OR you can cut at a 30 degree angle so it looks like this.....

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I cut my star out with my scroll saw. Sand your wood and then paint. I did a wash on mine for this particular project. By "wash" I mean I added water to the paint.


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Sand the edges of your wood.

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Find some cute paper. Cut paper in strips slightly larger than an inch. Mod podge paper on.

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Get some handy dandy Gorilla glue and glue the whole thing together.

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You're done! I would love to see some of the trees you are creating :)

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***It's another GET YOU CREATING giveaway. I have two of these tree kits. One regular kit and one 30 degree angle cut kit. The rules are (1) become a follower or as I call you an AWESOME PERSON and (2) leave a comment. It's easy as A, B, C...right? I will announce the winner on Monday, November 29, 2010***
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99 comments:

  1. The Nilsson'sNovember 23, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I absolutely love all your 2x4 projects and one day I plan on making all of them!!!

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  2. ShawnaNovember 23, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I am a follower and I love this tree!

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  3. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    I am a follower as of today. I am so excited to find your blog. Thanks for sharing all your creative ideas and this great giveaway.

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  4. AmandaNovember 23, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Cute Christmas trees!

    I am a follower.

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  5. Jay and DanielleNovember 23, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I am a follower and LOVE your 2x4 projects! I have been making the snowmen for all my brothers and sisters from christmas time and I even came up with a cute chimney/santa one on my own! I should definitely share it with you! Keep creating you are awesome!

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  6. ErikaNovember 23, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I love this tree my MILOTY (mother-in-law-of-the-year) and I tried to make one, but we couldn't get it just right. Maybe with a kit we can't screw-up!

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  7. Pink PrincessNovember 23, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I am a follower too, and LOVE this tree. So cute and SO easy to make :) Thanx

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  8. LeslieNovember 23, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I am a follower and I would love to win this!

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  9. TiffinNovember 23, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    I have been wanting to make this tree for a little while now. I would LOVE to win this! Your blog is definitely becoming a favorite!

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  10. KristinNovember 23, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I follow your blog. Love the trees!

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  11. ChareNovember 23, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I am a follower! I am going to put together a few snowmen and Christmas trees as gifts for our moms group!!! Thanks for all the great ideas.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I just found your blog and I LOVE it! You have such great ideas.

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  13. ValerieNovember 23, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I am a follower already! Yay me!!!

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  14. ValerieNovember 23, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    The 2x4 Tree is adorable..as are all your projects.

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  15. SevenofusNovember 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    I am a follower!

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  16. SevenofusNovember 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    I LOVE the 2x4 Christmas tree! I am SO making it for Christmas!

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  17. JulietNovember 23, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    I absolutely love your 2x4 projects! I am in the middle of making the turkey your neighbor posted.

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  18. HelbyNovember 23, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    These are adorable! What a great idea, and it seems so simple. Now following!

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  19. Ranae BroadheadNovember 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    i love 2x4 projects! these are so cute

    ranaebroadhead@gmail.com

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  20. PaintergirlNovember 23, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Oh this is SOOO cute!!!

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  21. KNovember 23, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  22. KNovember 23, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    I love the 2x4 projects, so far i've made pumpkins but I plan to tackle a few more!

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  23. Misty @Creative ItchNovember 23, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    I'm your newest follower!! Love those cute trees!!

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  24. KirstenNovember 23, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I love your projects. My sisters, my mom and I made the turkeys. And I would love to do the trees. Thanks for all the cute ideas!

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  25. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Oh shoot! I left a comment, but am not seeing it. Do you have word verification? (dislike WV!!!) I am a follower and I featured this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com today!

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  26. KelseyNovember 23, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    wooo! I'm a follower!
    kelsey @ harborcottage.blogspot.com

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  27. AmyNovember 23, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Perfect timing, I am making these this weekend. BUt I could always use another already cut!! I am one of those awesome people you were talking about!

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  28. GinaNovember 23, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Cute, cute!! I'm a follower

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  29. Nancy MarkoskyNovember 23, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Very cute and looks like it wouldn't be too hard! I am a new follower- hopped over from "someday crafts". thanks!

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  30. imkateNovember 23, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    I saw your snowman yesterday and loved it! Love this one even more!!! I am following..

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  31. MariahNovember 23, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Saw your cute 2x4 crafts on Someday Crafts and now I am a new follower, looking forward to seeing what else you have in store.

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  32. MelissaNovember 23, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    I am a follower. I love your trees...my friend and I have been admiring them for a couple weeks and plan to make a few!!
    honeybee85@juno.com

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  33. michelle's 10 thingsNovember 23, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    I LOVE YOUR NEW BLOG LAYOUT/DESIGN. (I am trying to learn how to do that :(
    Of course, I love you trees, too :) I would LOVE to win one. (For ME!)
    I am a follower.
    michelles10things.blogspot.com

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  34. Jen PNovember 23, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Love the new tree design so fun! I think it is time to start crafting!
    Thank you so much for all the terrific tutorials and ideas! I am
    so thankful do creative people like you!

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  35. The Peterson FamilyNovember 23, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    As of about 2 second ago I now follow you on my google reader. I can't wait to see what new projects you come up with!

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  36. AmyNovember 23, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    I am a follower. I love everything you do.

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  37. AlleNovember 24, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    I am a follewer!!!!

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  38. Tina BNovember 24, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    I like the tree with no angle cuts but both are super cute! Follower!

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  39. AnnaNovember 24, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    I follow you through Google Reader.
    I LOVE these projects--my hubby and I made pumpkins and they were adorable. Hope I win!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 24, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    I am a follower AKA "Awsome Person" :) I LOVE homemade craft progects! Oh how I want to win!

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  41. twiddlebugNovember 24, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    I'm just starting to craft again and your 2x4 projects are so inspiring! :) Hope I win!

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  42. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateNovember 24, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    I'm a new follower.
    Love the tree!!!
    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  43. Annie HatchNovember 24, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    I just found your blog and became a follower. So happy I did, I LOVE the tree! Especially the 30 degree cut one!
    annieleec@yahoo.com

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  44. beckiNovember 24, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    am becoming a follower right after this comment (and adding you to my google reader), your stuff is simply too cute!
    becki from texas
    bljohnson30 at sbcglobal dot net

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  45. JenniferNovember 24, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    LOVE THIS!!! Ok, I really hope I win! I never do, but hopping!!!!
    I want to make these for family presents. They look so easy and fun!!!!
    Thanks for the great idea!

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  46. DanielleNovember 24, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I am a follower...love both styles. Super cute. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  47. Laura BeanNovember 24, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I love this style of Christmas decorations. This would be so fun to have in my house!

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  48. lisa iNovember 24, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    found you linked from another blog. the only tree I'm creating is the one I bring up from my basement that still has the lights on it from last year & the year before & the year before that. obviously I'm not very creative, although I can always dream.

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  49. MelanieNovember 24, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I am totally a follower! I love your blog and I LOVE this tree! So cute!

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  50. CandraWynneNovember 24, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I am a follower!

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  51. CandraWynneNovember 24, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Candra Wynne

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  52. The Haskin Family!!!!November 24, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I LOVE THIS!! My sister in law and I were trying to think of a craft for a tree and this is perfect!! Makes me also want to try and make a bigger one for outside next to my front door! Thanks for sharing!! LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!

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  53. MindiNovember 24, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I'm now an 'awesome person'! Super cute trees!

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  54. Mommy of ThreeNovember 24, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    this is so cute!! I love working with wood so this is right up my alley! So glad i found you on here and am now a follower!

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  55. willowbird35November 24, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    I am an awesome person now too! LOL (and, apparently, can be coerced with free product to become one! LOL) -Karen

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  56. EllenNovember 24, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I found your cute blog today thanks to The creative Crate blog! I'm now a follower and I love LOVE this little tree!

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  57. BryaNovember 24, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    I love all your stuff! I'm a follower and I'm in love with everything. LOve the music too!

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  58. Aaron and crystalNovember 24, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    What a wonderful blog, I am so excited about these Christmas trees!!!I am your newest follower.

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  59. KatNovember 24, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    I am a follower now too ;) These trees are adorable! I was thinking of making them for the three ladies at church that I visit every month!

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  60. Lyssa BethNovember 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    I am an awesome person and follow you :)

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  61. Janelle HeathNovember 24, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    How can I NOT follow you. I mean you do have THE BEST ideas ever!

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  62. Lyssa BethNovember 24, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    I love that paper you used too. Perfect perfect perfect.

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  63. Life In The Thrifty LaneNovember 24, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    I'm your newest follower

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  64. Life In The Thrifty LaneNovember 24, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Very cute! Thanks for the tutorial too. Visiting from World Wide Mom blog.

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  65. KathyNovember 26, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    I just love this Christmas tree
    sharingink@gmail.com

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  66. KathyNovember 26, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    i am a follower
    sharingink@gmail.com

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  67. meNovember 26, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    I am a follower!
    elpinons@yahoo.com

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  68. meNovember 26, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I love your products!! I would love to win one of these great trees!

    elpinons@yahoo.com

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  69. SelenaNovember 26, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    These are SUPER cute!! I love all your 2x4 projects!!! I'm a follower

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  70. AnonymousNovember 26, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I am a follower!

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  71. GeorgesNovember 26, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I'm a new follower. Just happened upon your blog and I LOVE it! Super cute ideas!!

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  72. GeorgesNovember 26, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    The trees are adorable! Love them both! I'm just getting into crafting now and this tree would look great next to the "Joy" blocks I just made.

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  73. LorieDENovember 26, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I'm a follower! I LOVE this idea!

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  74. Julie JohnsonNovember 26, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    I am a follower! They are so cute. If I don't win one, I will just have to make one.

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  75. smiliesarNovember 27, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  76. smiliesarNovember 27, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    My friend just showed me your blog a few weeks ago. I LOVE it. Such cute ideas. Thanks.

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  77. JamieNovember 27, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    This is SO cute! I am a follower!

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  78. PamNovember 27, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Love you blog and Love the trees! You are so talented Thanks for sharing!

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  79. DarrahNovember 28, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I am definitely a follower and love your site with all it's wonderful ideas. My daughter made a bunch of these little trees and they turned out awesome... Thanks!

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  80. AngieNovember 28, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing all your ideas and talents! I am a follower:)

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  81. Heather Johnson-Family VolleyNovember 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I am a new follower. So excited to have found you. Love the trees. Fingers crossed.
    blog(dot)familyvolley(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. shawnajbNovember 28, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    The trees are very cute!! I am going to become a follower too!! Merry Christmas! Enjoy the season!

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  83. VictoriaNovember 28, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    just found your blog, thru someone else's {crafty sister's, i think}... I, too, will become a follower! Thanx for all your ideas!

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  84. JessicaNovember 28, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I"m a follower now.
    mcraej@westottawa.net

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  85. AngiNovember 28, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    I am a follower!

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  86. AngiNovember 28, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I love the tree...for that matter I love all of your 2x4 projects!

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  87. Esther StricklandNovember 28, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    New follower and new found love for these little trees!

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  88. MichelleNovember 29, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    I LOVE it! I have a 2 x 2 Christmas tree if you have time to check it out! I absolutely love your blog!

    - Michelle @ Bunch of Craft

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  89. Tiffany GremmertNovember 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I am a follower!

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  90. the cape on the cornerNovember 29, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    goodness, this is super cute! and different than others i've seen! stopping over from sumos sweet stuff.

    www.thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com

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  91. auntiejenniDecember 7, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    omigosh! how cute is this and so easy...if i could only saw. i certainly can't wait for my husband to do it, so i would LOVE to win one of these very cute things! angelheartcottage@comcast.net
    i love you and all your creativity. thank you SO MUCH for sharing it with me!

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  92. KarenDecember 7, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    I am a follower! I love your blog! So many cute ideas!!
    kweight@byu.net

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  93. LadybugDecember 13, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Just found your Blog from http://vicky-myart.blogspot.com/ I love It !!!! I also enjoy
    painting and working with wood projects...
    Becoming a Follower and adding to my Favorites
    as well...

    Blessings...
    Trish

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  94. WaniDecember 13, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    We did this with our kids. Such fun!

    http://wanibug.blogspot.com/2010/12/kids-christmas-craft.html

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  95. LeslieDecember 15, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    OH I LOVE THIS!!!! So cute! Thanks for sharing. I love your blog, very cute stuff. I featured you on my blog @ http://hobbied.blogspot.com

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  96. BrandiDecember 31, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    how adorable! I need to purchase a scroll saw so i can make cute stuff too!!

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  97. AnevaJune 14, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I work with old barn wood and was looking for crafts to make with 2 x 4's. These are soooooo cute. Can't wait for Xmas now! Thank you for such creative ideas!

    Aneva
    http://stores.ebay.com/Farm-Girl-Crafts-and-Collectibles

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  98. CraftyMummyJuly 25, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Melinda,
    I wanted to pin your Christmas tree tutorial to my Pinterest board but I notice you don't have a PInterest button so I just wanted to check that that as ok with you? I don;t want to pin it if you're not happy for your images to be shared that way.
    Great tutorial by the way! Tonya

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  99. kpteem44November 6, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I would love the tree right above the comments for my family this Christmas! We are a military family low on money and it is difficult to get gifts and everything around the holidays. This would be a great gift for my wife. Here's to hoping we can win it!

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