12 Days of Christmas Bloghop- Day 4

 Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for taking some time out of your day to visit my little corner of the crafty world!  We are on day 4 of the hop, and I'm so thankful for YOU!  (no really!)  If it weren't for you coming to my blog, I would definitely be less creative than I am.   I mean, after all- who would I showcase my crafting to if you didn't care?  So thank you!

Here is today's project:  (see, still no card!  I'm rather proud of myself for that!)

Isn't it pretty?  It is such a simple country touch.  I love country Christmas stuff.

What you'll need:

ribbon (hobby lobby during one of their 50% off sales!)
pine cones (scout your yard, a neighbor's yard, etc.)
hot glue gun.

pick out an odd number of pine cones.  IDK why, but things just look better in odd numbers like that.  Don't believe me look at a professionally decorated room- things paired will always be in odd numbers!  I chose 7 of the best ones I had.  (more pinecone awesomeness coming in a future blog during this hop.)

clear the tops of the pinecones to make sure there is a small space- for example one of mine had a small branch where the cone had fallen, just pick it off, or cut it with scissors.

Take ribbon in various sizes and make a loop and tie the ends together.  Make sure it's long enough to let the pinecones hang at various lengths.  Snip off ends close to the knot.

Put a dab of hot glue at the center of the top of the cone and adhere your ribbon.  VOILA!

Once cool, hang them on your finger and adjust them to get the size you want.  I then took more ribbon, made a bow and tied it around the ribbons that were hanging because that's what I like.  TADA!  project cost me < $1.10 (counting the hot glue stick  otherwise it would have been a dollar for just the ribbon!)  pinecones were free because kids went nuts getting them in the yard. :)

Ok, my question today as it is Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for in the crafty world?  Me- aside from all of you wonderful people who view my blog, I'm thankful for ingenious little tools like the Martha Stewart score boards, or punches, or mousepads that make stamping easier.  I am thankful for creativity INSIDE the crafting world!

Ok, so here's the lineup and don't forget Lisa is giving away some awesome goodies thanks to some amazing sponsors!  Check out their stuff if you have time to do it!!  Be blessed, and see you tomorrow!!

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Our Day 4 Guest Designer Spot is: Ashley
 http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com  
2. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
3. Sheila - http://2pawprints.blogspot.com 
4. Teresa- http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
5. Scrappin Madge http://www.thescrappinlounge.com
6. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
7. Robin Lane - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
8. Scrappin Toxic Midge- http://www.toxictreasures.com/
9. Deb Rodgerson  http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/
10.Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com
11. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
12. Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
13. Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
14.  Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com
15.  Lori ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
16. Beth~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com
17. Shawnee~ http://sunshinycards.blogspot.com
18. Thia~http://bluemooncreation.blogspot.com
19. Inga ~ http://mommahobbit.blogspot.ca/
20. Heather~ http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com  <------ YOU ARE HERE!
21. Denise www.craftconfectionery.com
22. Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
23. Daphne - http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com/
24. Anna - http://www.stampanna.com
25. Jessica -  www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com