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Looking for Something Specific?

Sakuya — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:16:50 GMT

Are you looking for something specific as far as decor for Christmas this year?

I would like to get really full flocked garland. I would be fine with unlit because then I can get the strands of lights I like. I saw a Hallmark movie and really liked the decor in the movie. Lots of flocked garland with white lights!

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

LindaSal — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:37:31 GMT

No, not really. I have way too much stuff already for Christmas decor. I do love to watch the Christmas shows though, it gives me ideas of how to decorate with what I already have. I've been trying to streamline each year but I don't get very far, LOL! I did go through my flameless candles today though, I made a small box of the less expensive ones I don't use to donate. That's something right?

I hope you find the perfect garland

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

cjm61 — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:43:16 GMT

@Sakuya Not really for Christmas. I think I have enough but inevitably end up making a couple purchases during CIJ. However, I am really leaning towards decorating my Christmas tree this Fall like the one below. It's so pretty.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Sakuya — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:27:43 GMT

@LindaSal - Great job going through your candles!

@cjm61 - If you decorate a fall tree I think you will love it! I have done a fall tree twice and am planning to do it again this year. I use a 7-1/2 foot tree that is in an urn. I add orange lights to the already prelit white lights. Then its adding fall ornaments and pumpkins and picks oh my. The orange lights give it such a warm and inviting glow. You may be sad when it is time to take it down.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:31:50 GMT

@Sakuya

@cjm61

That Fall tree is gorgeous!!!

Great idea!

I do a Halloween tree, just a small one. Nothing grand like this!!! Makes we want to step up my game LOL!!!

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

ChiliPepper — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:33:44 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
No, not really. I have way too much stuff already for Christmas decor. I do love to watch the Christmas shows though, it gives me ideas of how to decorate with what I already have. I've been trying to streamline each year but I don't get very far, LOL! I did go through my flameless candles today though, I made a small box of the less expensive ones I don't use to donate. That's something right?

I hope you find the perfect garland

@LindaSal

Same here - lots of stuff but I still love to watch anyways!

Good job on the candle purge! I wish I had your discipline LOL!!!

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Carmie — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:48:29 GMT

@Sakuya If you can't find what you want, just buy THE plain garland and spray on your own flocking.

You can find flocking at Amazon or the Home Depot as well as Walmart.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Sakuya — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:50:51 GMT

@Carmie - Have you ever used that? Wondering how messy and smelly it is.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Marsha2003 — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:04:41 GMT

I'll be keeping my eyes open for any new George and Viv buildings. I sort of hope they don't issue any new ones, so I don't feel compelled to add to my collection.

I'm using new-to-me colors this year, so I'm hoping the vision in my head looks okay in real life.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Carmie — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:47:03 GMT

@Sakuya wrote:
@Carmie- Have you ever used that? Wondering how messy and smelly it is.

Yes, I have used it.

If you're going to spray something large, I would recommend you spray it outside and let it dry.

You have to be careful you don't spray finished wood too. Once the flocking is dry, it won't hurt wood.

I have used it to spray on natural wreaths and sprays and on an artificial wreath and on ornaments. You will get some shedding of the flocking, but It's not too bad.

Some brands work better than others. I don't remember what brands I used. I would read the reviews on the product before you buy.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Sakuya — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:10:08 GMT

Thank you for the tips @Carmie!

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

SactoSue — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:50:30 GMT

I think a tree with all those beautiful fall leaves in it is really pretty. Would be a nice way to display the colored leaves in a dimension that you don't get to appreciate when they are lying on a countertop in garland or centerpiece.

It could also be cute on a porch, if you had a big enough porch or entry and a thin tree.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

homedecor1 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 01:52:47 GMT

@cjm61 : A poster here I believe used to decorate her tree for Fall. It was beautiful 🍁🍂

@Regal Bee

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

kitcat51 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 01:56:12 GMT

I wanted to add a special⛄ to my collection & found it watching CIJ....H467644 so cute & has a top to bottom glow.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

lynnie61 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:03:09 GMT

@cjm61 wrote:
@Sakuya Not really for Christmas. I think I have enough but inevitably end up making a couple purchases during CIJ. However, I am really leaning towards decorating my Christmas tree this Fall like the one below. It's so pretty.

@cjm61 wow, that is so pretty! I put up my Christmas tree and leave it up four or five weeks. You could leave the fall up until the Christmas tree is ready. I don't do much decorating except the tree and a centerpiece for the DR table, and a wreath for the door. I'm even slow taking it down in January, because I love the calming affect of my tree.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

gardenman — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:35:41 GMT

I'm also looking for a couple of nine-foot-long garlands. I've got some bookmarked at Amazon that I'll probably end up with, but I'm looking other places also. Temu has quite a few at good prices also.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

simplyfriends — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:10:40 GMT

@Sakuya I also have many decorations but am always looking to change things up. I love decorating for the holidays. It seems to boost my mood to have the lights and bring in new colors. This year especially looking forward to it!

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

ScrapHappy — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:22:03 GMT

I'd like to get 2 new Christmas wreaths for my front door. If I can get to a craft show , I hope to find one there. Otherwise, no more decor for me. I have enough.

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

Estellee — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:02:11 GMT

@cjm61 That is a beautiful tree, I would love to have one too!

Re: Looking for Something Specific?

gardenman — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:54:15 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
I'd like to get 2 new Christmas wreaths for my front door. If I can get to a craft show , I hope to find one there. Otherwise, no more decor for me. I have enough.

My last two wreaths have been DIY ones as I wasn't thrilled with what I saw out there. I DIYed one last year for this season that still needs a few finishing touches. My old one was made of two cheap (I think I paid $1.99 each at AC Moore) wreaths. I took the branches of both wreaths and pointed them all forward and then pressed the two together to make one very full and bushy wreath. Then I added a bunch of ornaments and ribbons to it.

The new one I got last year is prelit from Walmart. I got it after the season when it was marked down 75%. Not very bushy but a decent one. I added some ornamentation to it last year and will finish it this year before the holidays. It doesn't need a lot more, just a bit. A ribbon, and maybe some more ornaments and it should be good to go.