Serendipi-tree

I mentioned in an earlier post that I decided to forego ornaments on my small tree this year, as they would most definitely be fodder for Destruction by Baby And/Or Hound. The tree looked so forlorn and naked though, that I had to do something. I found some leftover torn fabric strips that I had been using in this cute little garland we made at Enrichment Night. I was going to throw them out, but in a moment of serendipity, I realized they'd make great, non-lethal tree decorations!

I tied the little strips here and there on the tree and used the remaining larger piece of the fabric to make a tree 'skirt'. The fabric is a cranberry and cream plaid, and works perfectly with the other reds in the room. I grabbed a handful of raffia from my craft closet, tied a quick bow, and -voila!- a cute, country tree that I really like. Plus, if Maren pulls it on top of herself again, the fabric and raffia won't hurt her. I've never heard of anyone losing an eye from fabric strips or raffia. Well, not yet anyway.