Design by Night

For the past several years my work, Devaney & Associates , has donated a fully decorated tree to Carroll Hospice’s Festival of Trees . Each year we democratically pick a theme and then carry this theme out in Christmas tree form. After a very close race, this year's theme is a beach tree. Not only do we get to do a good deed, we often find ourselves creating great crafts (with the added bonus of crafting during work hours). So as our agency develops these beachy ornaments I thought I would share some of the how-to’s with my few (but loyal) readers. So fix yourself a pina colada, turn on that sun lamp and get ready to craft. The first ornament is a real tree diva…a glittery starfish. What you will need: 12” of 20 guage wire (we used copper) 4” (or so) starfish Wire cutter Glitter (we used Martha Stewart’s Crystal Course Glitter) White Craft Glue (we used Modge Podge) Inexpensive paint brush (to apply glue) 2 to 3 medium sized glass beads Generously brush glue on to one side of ...