According to Wiki the first decorated trees were adorned with apples, strings of popcorn, white candy canes and pastries in the shapes of stars, hearts and flowers. I think I like that old tradition! Glass baubles were first made in Germany, by Hans Greiner who produced garlands of glass beads similar to the popcorn strands and tin figures that could be hung on trees. The popularity of these decorations grew into the production of glass figures made by highly skilled artisans with
clay molds. Now, unfortunately, they are mostly mass produced. While mass production has its positives, it saddens me that so much is mass produced and the skills of artisans and their handmade craft is does not seem to have much value placed on it. My tree has a mixture of mass produced baubles and handmade ornaments; I don’t want my Christmas to be entirely mass produced!
This beautiful hand made card was created by Nena Shaw.
Supplies used on this project are listed below. Remember to click my order online button (above right) to be taken to my demonstrator business website and click the shop now button to purchase any of the following items!
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CHRISTMAS COLLECTABLES CLEAR-MOUNT BUNDLE Item: 133283 |
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EXPRESSIONS THINLITS DIES Item: 132171 |
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WINTER FROST DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Item: 132183 |
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ISLAND INDIGO 8-1/2 X 11 CARD STOCK Item: 122923 |
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SILVER FOIL SHEETS Item: 132178 |
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SILVER 1/8″ RIBBON Item: 132137 |
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SILVER STAMPIN’ EMBOSS POWDER Item: 109131 |
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WHISPER WHITE 8-1/2X11 CARD STOCK Item: 100730 |
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