I can't remember if I have mentioned the Christmas trees my DH has been making from free wood pallets he picks up whenever he sees them by the roadside. I showed him some on Pinterest and he has by now made more than a dozen for various family members or their friends. Do you see who was lurking by my garden shed just waiting for a bird to come down low enough for a quick grab?
It's easier to see the cat here. I don't know whose it is but it hangs around and is obviously well fed.
So the latest tree was destined to be in our front yard and DH and GD Kate attached a string of 70 twinkling lights onto it. With a stapler that caused a lot of laughter as DH came very close to Kate's fingers ( she was in charge of holding the wire while he stapled).
A lot of fun was had and the tree turned out just as I wanted it to look!
Thanks for coming by. I'm always happy to see your comments and appreciate your visits.
Granny Marigold
I am so envious that your husband is so handy! I have seen those pallet trees (a friend actually created advent trees out of tomato cages and line them with purple lights) and I need one for my front yard. Such a naughty kitty. Lazy kitty too.
ReplyDeleteThe tree is so pretty with the lights. What a brilliant way to recycle waste wood - you have a very clever hubby!
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a wonderful way to recycle the pallets. At first I was wondering if they would be painted, but I like the light idea even better. Enjoyed seeing the family fun too :).
ReplyDeletethat's really nice! it's great to see family together and fun pallet tree :)
ReplyDeleteThose are so darn cute! I just love them. And would not be hard to do...
ReplyDeleteOh, I absolutely love the tree! Your husband and granddaughter did a wonderful job! And that's a cute cat picture, although it's probably very annoying.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Linda
I love the trees! What a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteA great idea and a well done execution! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. it looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteSuper ... I love lights tree. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteIn september I was the first time in an English spreaking sountry - now I am laerning English :-)))
finally.
I like to come back to your blogg.
Good advent. Viola
Thank you for you visit. I am very happy. I write Norwegian in my blog - I am laerning it for som years - we er often on vacation in Norway. But i liv in Germany ... and now I'm laerning English after visiting Ireland in September. The English teachter (lady) comes from Texas. Very well. We have a lot of fun. Greetings to you.
DeleteP.S. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and I lofe making bautiful things for loved ones and the family. I like to knit and sew too... today I bake my Advent cake :-))) I'm glad if you visit me again. Viola
Always good to see recycling in action, creatively too in this instance.
ReplyDeleteOh I adore your wooden tree! So very cute. I have a snowman made out of the wood that two of my grands actually made for me. I just thought about it as I was admiring your tree! Need to grab it out of my She-Shed. Happy Day to you dear lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteLooks great! :)
ReplyDeleteCute idea with the wooden Christmas tree. There is a man down the road a ways who makes a similar tree and sells them. He doesn't put lights on them though.
ReplyDeleteHandy Dandy Husband you have there, looks real nice a lit up too. That...would get stolen out of my front yard, that kitty likes getting his picture taken, and he's a little to close the bird feeder....hmmmmmm?
ReplyDeleteI love the trees. You do have a perfect spot for yours. It really is a special little tree!
ReplyDeleteYour hubby is really handy to have around! Those trees are so cute. That kitty cat is cute, too. I'm such a cat person. Wish I had him.
ReplyDeleteSometimes those free pallets can be a real b*gger to get apart! Good job DH on the trees though, they are great.
ReplyDeleteHow festive! What a great idea! Bill hasn't put up our outdoor lights because of the ice and snow around the rain gutters.
ReplyDeleteLove your tree !
ReplyDeleteThose are fun pictures you got of the fun decorating :-)
ReplyDeleteMy son and his family are planning to help me put up and decorate my tree, only about a week before Christmas, after all of the commotion is ceased for a spell.
Ohh that is so nice! So festive and colorful..
ReplyDeleteOhh I love the idea of a pallet trees, so festive!
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