DIYing!

I've started my Christmas decorating a little early this year. 

We always put the tree up before Thanksgiving and this year I wanted to do something different as far as the tree skirt goes. The last few years I have used an old white tablecloth for a tree skirt. Although it looked nice it was a pain to keep it straight due to cats wanting to lay under the tree!

I've seen these Christmas Tree collars in the stores a lot and although you can get one for pretty cheap, I thought I would attempt to make one myself.

I started with an Amazon box which I cut open flat and taped the top flaps together. 

When I measured it under the tree it was too tall, so I drew some lines and cut it down about 3 inches. 

The I went on the hunt for something to cover the box with. I looked at contact paper that looked like wood or bricks or a basket, but I just wanted it to look Christmasy. 

 I decided that this metallic tablecloth would do the trick. 

I cut it in half and then taped it all around the box. 

Then I wanted to embellish it with a ribbon. I bought a huge box of Christmas ribbon a few years ago at a garage sale so I had plenty to choose from.

I laid out four of the ribbons that I thought would look good. Then eliminated two of them.

I couldn't decide between the two. I sent this picture to Shauna and she said she liked the top one so I decided to go with that.  

I like the cardinal one too so I'm going to find another use for it. 

Anyway, here's how it turned out. 

I like it! It's much neater looking. 

Excuse my tree looking wonky! I just threw it up and haven't straightened the branches out yet! 

We are not having Thanksgiving this year. Turns out I have to work :( I knew it was coming so I'm not surprised. Actually, I get the trifecta of holidays this year, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day. They all fall on Wednesday or Thursday and those are my regular days to work! 

Oh well, it is what it is and we are making alternate plans! 

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family and good food!

See you the next time!