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I've been very busy with our holiday decorations. Fortunately, I've found ways to recycle many items we had laying around.


I found this candle holder during a garage sale about a year ago, I finally decided to spray paint it gold. I used beads and christmas ornaments from last year. The only thing I spent money on was the candles (which were 50 cents during a clearance):


Last year we used white poinsettias, and this year my mom and I decided to use old flower paint and glitter to transform them..

action shot!


Made from old beads and wire:


Another candle holder!


The wreath my mom made:


My favorite manager at work had to transfer to another location, so I decided to make her a little something so she wouldn't feel so sad on her last day..

And the matching envelope:



SO! what do you think?