Wow! This was such a wonderful post, Erika! @erikah

I think that I have over half of those ornaments on my tree!! My kids have always made ornaments and when they got a little older, made ones out of clay.

Of course, I like the looks of the glitter and pretties, but, it will never, ever replace the love that is put into a handmade, homemade Christmas, ever! I love the one with the Q-tips! I have never seen that one, but I have lots of popsicle sticks with tissue paper that look like stain glass windows.

I love the paper chains and remember doing miles of those when I was a kid. Stringing popcorn and cranberries on the tree too. I absolutely love your post, it was so very special and made my heart so happy to see the love that went into Christmas post. Love like that cannot be bought at any price. That is why we have a tree here at home that is full of homemade love. I wouldn't have it any other way. (that is why I have more than one tree! )

Thank you so much for the beautiful orchids and for your wonderful participation in #MarketFriday!

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