Christ in our Christmas Tree

Hello Readers,

I have been wanting to create a Christmas Tree

that centers around the Savior.

For years, I have been wanting to do this,

and alas, 

the old ornaments come out, and I just didn't take the time

to create the names of Christ for my tree.

This year we have been spending lots of time with my dad.

Mom died a year and a half ago, so he is real lonely,

and we just keep him company and 

bring some spark into mom's home.

I love setting the table for the seasons,

and adding a few things to the fireplace.

Dad did't put up a tree last year

and... gave away all the decorations!

I was needing to create decorations.

So I decided to put up a tree for him this year.

We knew we were going to California for a week

right after Thanksgiving, so I have been working on this 

Christ centered tree.

Mom had a beautiful picture of Baby Jesus on her wall, 

 and a wonderful easel to put the picture on in the living room,

so I combined them together to create this look

next to the tree.

I created each name of the Savior by using a few

Robin's Nest Papers and my Cricut.

 

I used silver glitter vellum and gold chipboard

I used my gypsy and created all the names that represent

the Savior.  I did this on our drive to Colorado

a few weeks ago.  New grand baby there that we

went to see and help our kids while Tara was in the

Hospital, and after.

So on the long drive, I created these different names

and had them all ready when we arrived back to Utah so I

could cut them out in black cardstock on the cricut.

I then made each tag differently as the words

were placed together to create my tags.

And each tag is made to fit the name.

I took these pictures with my iphone instead of my camera,

it was already packed, so they aren't a good as i'd like.

With the gypsy you can weld the letters together and create

one long word, or use different fonts together

to create the word you are wanting.

I purchased large gold and red glitter balls 

and gold glitter stars at the dollar store.

Last year after Christmas I happened upon a sale at

Dillards and all the Christmas decorations were on sale

at 75% off, this is where I picked up the

ribbon around the tree.

I haven't as yet added the medallion I made for the blog hop.

But I have chosen black and white, gold and silver for this

tree.  Here is the medallion that I created for the hop.

It will go at the top of the tree when I get back.

At last, here is baby Jesus with all of 

the names that represent him throughout his life.

This is the reason for the season.

The birth of the Savior,

our Redeemer.

Have a wonderful Christmas Season,

Ciao,

Robin