The Brown Christmas Tree

Last year, I shared that I wanted a Brown Christmas Tree here
and here. Alas, I did not get one.

This year when I started verbalizing my Brown Tree desires again, my friend, Robelyn (who may or may not be tired of my search for a brown tree) sent me to Jill Ruth & Co's blog. Click here and be in awe of Jill's creativity! Go ahead. I'll wait...

She literally trimmed her tree! I love it!

Did you notice how Jill talked about how her trimming took almost 3 hours. Either her tree is smaller than mine, or I hate her for being so much better with scissors than I am.

Yup. David helped.

The man is a saint.

Long, hairy branches...

...became svelt.

What was green became brown. Yummy, chocolate, glossy brown.

Yummy!

Ten hours later, after trimming the tree and spray painting it, my Uncle Bill's donated tree became my dreamy Brown Christmas Tree. You can click here to see all of the pictures I took.

Sure, I'll sell this one! I want to do a bigger one for me. Maybe I'll get it done in time for next Christmas. hmmmm...David? Whatcha doin' next weekend? And the next? And the next? And the next?

A BIG thanks to Jill for sharing her creation. I am thrilled with mine!

Happy Brown Christmas Day!

~Mindy

ps. To all of you "do'ers" out there, my hat is off to you. I admire the time and dedication you give to projects that I, normally, would never attempt.