Homemade Tree

It's become somewhat of a tradition for the ladies in my family to spend time crafting together after our Thanksgiving meal.  It's a fun and enjoyable time spent together - usually with lots of talking and laughter.  This year was especially busy for me, but when my mom ask me if I was going to take something to craft I set to work finding a few easy and inexpensive items to take.
Since I always do at least one tree with homemade ornaments, the first item I took was supplies to make these cute little angels:

The directions came from a Gooseberry Patch book (number 2) and included these supplies:

• Clothespins
• Cotton Batting
• White Felt
• Misc. Material
• Bay Leaves
• Dried Apples
• Thread

The second item I took supplies for was "country stars"

I found the directions on the "Choose To Thrive" blog-- supplies included:

• Disposable foil pan bottoms
• Pen
• Ruler
• Paint
• Pattern

The last item (not included on my tree) was supplies for my little Mason Jar "ornaments"

The churches you see pictured (on my tree) were made a few years ago -- you can find the directions here and the patterns here  courtesy of  Martha Stewart.

If crafting is fun --- it's twice as fun when shared with someone else!  Special thanks to my Sister-in-law, Niece, and Mom for making this year a lot of fun!