Stars is a quick-and-easy theme because there are lots of ways to interpret it – and lots of stars available! (Peppermint was another super-easy theme in this series.) If you want your projects to be time-consuming, they certainly can be... but it's absolutely not necessary. Whew! Just be sure to sprinkle a little stardust all around... Stars are one of those shapes that provides visual rhythm while still being "simple". I love that! Does that make sense to anyone besides me? Sources: Cookies, wreath, ornament It's not hard to find sparkly, glitter-laden stars ... and rustic, grapevine-entwined stars ... and everything in between. What kind of "star party" would you like to ... Keep Reading...
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Angels: A Christmas Theme
An Angel theme has a lot in common with some other themes in this series: Nutcrackers, Santa Claus, Cardinals, Teddy Bears, Snowmen... even Peppermint. Wanna know how? Angels make for an easy "star of the show" – and they don't require a lot of complementary elements to pull off the theme. Angels, from simple styles to elegant, are perfectly happy adding their silent presence to our homes... decorating our Christmas trees... and attending our holiday dinners. They're an easy graphic for Christmas cards and invitations... Angels are important to the Christmas story because they played important roles in the early family story of Jesus: An angel appeared to Zechariah and foretold the birth of John ... Keep Reading...
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Shepherds: A Christmas Theme
Shepherds? As a Christmas theme? Hear me out... It's true the shepherds are just a tiny part of the Christmas story. It's also true that to focus solely on them would not present a clear and true picture of Christmas. BUT... I can imagine times when shepherds would be the perfect theme. What if you featured a different part of the Christmas story in each room of your house? Yep. One room would need a shepherd theme, wouldn't it? What if you hosted a dinner party and featured various personalities in the nativity at the different tables (or serving stations)? Uh huh. Shepherd theme. Elements to consider for a shepherd theme: Rough ... Keep Reading...
