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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Tacky Christmas decorations

Greetings!  I hope you all have experienced a good holiday season so far.  It has been pretty good here and now I am laying low.  Sorry I haven't been visiting your blogs, I'm barely answering my email, just kinda hibernating.  I like this time of year for that reason.  Also I have company, I'm trying not to ignore them by hanging out on the computer.

Today I thought I'd just say hello and show you a picture of one of the tackiest Christmas decorations I have ever seen.  It is made from a beverage can and I believe it came from a box of stuff I bought at a garage sale.  I'm not sure why I held on to it instead of just tossing it into the recycle bin, but now I admit I have become rather fond of this tacky little Christmas caroler.  It is kind of cute, in a weird way.

I will try to get back to more interesting blog posts soon, with something less kitchy. Until then,
Be well.
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15 comments:

audrey said...

Jan, I was relieved to see this tacky little caroler! I truly was beginning to worry about you.
So happy to hear you had a nice relaxing Christmas. Keep on relaxing and enjoy your company. That is what the Holidays are all about!!
I wish you abundant blessings and much joy in the New Year, Jan.
♥ audrey

Emma said...

Oh, but he's so appealing ;) Enjoy yourself & have a happy New Year!

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

Oh Jan, its not tacky its retro from an era when recycling was just beginning.

I went through my Hiber stage and now I'm energizing and ready to start the new year off right.

Enjoy your rest and recharge!
Happy New Year.

Crazy Mama said...

enjoy your time off with your company! i kinda like your caroler in a weird sort of way. he made me smile, and isn't that what's important...a little spot of happiness in the day?

Maggi said...

I think he is cute and a reminder that recycling is fun at whatever level. Enjoy your hibernation, sounds good to me.

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Hey Jan,

I just got my post up with Christmas Day photos! LOL! I could have waited until next year I suppose.... ;D
I like this time of year for the same reason--an excuse to kick back and do little but rest or work in the studio. Pressure is off; time to enjoy.
As to the caroler--it's cute. I can tell you I have seen ornaments that TRULY were tacky....this little sprite has some character. Hmmmmmm.....maybe it WAS a can of Sprite!

XXOO~~♥
Anne

Marlene said...

Tacky? Maybe, but his is really cute and such a clever use of "trash". Enjoy your company and you can really hibernate now, I just assume you have snow also as we are getting covered by it this morning.

sjmcdowell said...

Hi Jan,

Hibernating is a good thing!!!
I am sorta kinda doing the same thing. You will feel renewed and refreshed again!

This little Christmas guy is different and I do think he is cute too. He just needed a home
and yours is it!! ;)

Blessings for a Happy and Healthy New Year!! Enjoy your company and
stay warm too!

Hugs,

Susan

artymess said...

Jan he has such a cute face you couldn't throw him away.......Hope you had a lovely Christmas ..happy Creative New Year to you .....xx

Anonymous said...

HI Jan - He has a kind of naive charm doesn't he? Glad you are hibernating and relaxing. Looking forward to more beady wonderfulness in 2011. xox Corrine

Anja said...

Dear Jan, I understand you so good, this time in the year is meant to be quiet for a while, enjoy it!
Cute christmas deco!
big hug! Anja

Heloise said...

Enjoy the rest of your hibernation. Wishing you a very happy and creative new year.

Robbie said...

It's all in the eye of the beholder! Funny! Hope you enjoy company and rest of the holiday!!

studio pashnada said...

hilarious!
I even had to call my hubby in to show him this.
thanks for the chuckle

Martha Bright said...

You'll enjoy this site, Jan: www.whydidyougivemethat.com The ornament looks like something you could regift! Perhaps for a wedding or something. You should have seen some of the things we got. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depends how you look at it) I threw them out.