Merry Christmas and Happiest of Holidays to all

Just wanted to take a moment and share my prayers of best wishes for you and your families today.  I hope that the upcoming year brings you all health and happiness and joy. 

Here are just a few pictures of the decorations I made and put up this year.  I was so inspired by the wonderfully talented ladies and gentlemen on youtube and all the art they share. 

Hope you enjoy and again...best wishes and all joy to you and your family!

 The picture above is of the hurricane candleholder that sits on our buffet..but I dressed it up for the holidays with lots of ribbons and "sugared" fruits.

This is the top of our tree.  I just love the addition of the turquoise color to our traditional Christmas colors. 

 Here are some candles that have greenery and blinged out buttons added to give them a more holiday spirit.

 These are the two reindeer we have on either side of our fireplace mantel.  The turquoise tree above ws made with a paper mache tree, sprayed with Lindy's Stamp Gang and then covered with filigrees, rhinestones, buttons and jewelry pieces.  I love how it came out.  I was inspired by the beautiful trees I saw on ArtfullyMusings blog.  She is so incredibly talented. 

The paper boxes below were on sale at Michaels and I couldn't resist.  I had so much fun adding ribbons and lots of nuts and berries, fruits and balls to them...just perfect for adding a dramatic touch to "fill in" an empty corner.

 I used some of my favorite beads and crystals and made sparkly drops for candles and lamp pulls.  So easy and such an elegant touch...

Below is a 12" by 12" mosaic I made last year, following a simple tutorial I saw on youtube.  It has turned into one of my favorite pieces.  Just imagine what you could do with your favorite bits and baubles.

I know, I know...it's probably so old fashioned, but I just love birds.  And this glittery pair look just too too sweet perched on my desk...and when the candles are lit...they glisten and sparkle...just love 'em...

Well, again...happy holidays to you and yours.  And may all your days be merry and bright.  Here's to a joyous new year for us all! 

Have fun creating!
Molly

The grand prize is hidden on one of the designers videos so please make sure to leave comments and to subscribe to all channels. Here is whats up for grabs for the grand prize:

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Rules:
*Must be a subscriber to the MB'sTreasuristaDT youtube channel:  http://www.youtube.com/user/MBsTreasuristaDT/videos

*Must* subscribe to all channels and comment on all the designer's video for the hop

* Please comment before 11:59 PM PST on Sunday Dec 14th. Any entries after that will not count.

* Winner will be drawn by Dec 18th

The lineup is below:
Misty: http://www.youtube.com/user/ziggy13mity1
Deb: http://www.youtube.com/user/craftytexaswoman
Bona: http://www.youtube.com/user/LiveLoveScrap
Kelly: http://www.youtube.com/user/walkelmol
Molly: http://www.youtube.com/user/mdmdownin
Kim: http://www.youtube.com/user/berlykim37
Sara: http://www.youtube.com/user/JustCardsBySara
Santa's Grand Gift Package:
- 12 Days of Christmas 8x8 Paper Pad (Graphic 45)
- Vintage Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad (My Minds Eye)...
- Queen of Hearts Red Flat Fabio Spray (Lindy's Stamp Gang)
- Sandra Dee Sepia Flat Fabio Spray (Lindy's Stamp Gang)
- Danny Zuko's Denum Flat Fabio Spray (Lindy's Stamp Gang)
- Greased Lightnin' Green Flat Fabio Spray (Lindy's Stamp Gang)
 - Holiday Jubilee Resins (Prima)
- Shabby Chic Treasures Window Decor (Prima)
- Say it in Pearls & Roses White (Prima)
-
Velvet Hydrangeas Blue (Petaloo)
- Velvet Berry Picks Red/Green (Petaloo)
- Mixed Blooms Blue (Petaloo)
- Mixed Blooms Red (Petaloo)
- 3D Acrylic Flowers Red/Brown/Turquoise (MB's Treasurista)
- Seam Binding Green/Red/White/Brown/Black (MB's Treasurista)
- White Wide Scallop Lace (MB's Treasurista)
- Banner Lace Ivory (MB's Treasurista)
- Ivory Drip Venise Lace (MB's Treasurista)
- White Scalloped Venise Lace #03 (MB's Treasurista)
- Acrylic Candy Gem Spray Apple Green (MB's Treasurista)
- Pearl & Acrylic Spray Apple Green (MB's Treasurista)
- Satin Ruffled Trim Ivory/Old Willow/ Red/Turquoise (MB's Treasurista)


Here's my entry...enjoy!  I made it with a combination of Tim Holtz's Merriment and Teresa Collin's Santa's List collections from Misty's Shop.  Plus loads of perfect touches from http://mbtreasurista.com

Small flower trim                              Small Red Acrylic Flower                        Red Acrylic Drop
Pearlized disc trim                            Red Shabby Chic Flower Trim                 White Venice Lace
Red Rayon Seam Binding                 Teresa Collins Santa's List Chipboard      Baker's Twine in Red and Black
Red Chinese Braid                              

Be Sure to use the Discount Code MOLLY10  to receive an extra 10% off Misty's already great prices!