Theme for the farmhouse tree

I've decided on a theme for the farmhouse Christmas tree....

It was an easy decision, really. I've always wanted a tree with white lights (my kids always voted for the multi-colored lights and although I like that look there's just something serene about white lights) and I like the rustic/ woods/ natural look so it was really a no brainer -

I decided on a tree with all white lights and a rustic/ woodland theme. After all, we are in a beautiful woody setting.

Some of our wooded acres

heading out the drive

Whew, now that that decision is out of the way, I started brainstorming on what natural elements to hang on the tree - like acorns, pinecones, sticks, and also stuff made from burlap, felt, etc. Oh, the creative juices have started flowing!

some of my materials

I started with an acorn jingle bell - we have lots of acorns. I decided to just use the caps. I picked up lots of them, brought them inside, and then glued them onto silver jingle bells. Next I added a jute hanger on top. Cute, if I may so say so myself. :o)

Another idea was to make wood stars out of small tree branches...I don't know if I'll make very many of those unless I figure out an easier way to put them together. We'll see; I like them but I'm still working out the logistics.

And since pinecones are easy to come by at the farm, I'm thinking of adding glitter/fake snow to those for some holiday sparkle.

Pinecones on the tree

I also plan on making felt owls, red birds, and doves. And burlap will definitely make an appearance somehow - monogrammed hearts or as a garland or some other rustic motif.

Then there's the can lids I've been saving...I might spray paint them or maybe put a burlap circle inside or maybe both? And perhaps little birdhouses (another use for sticks!). And so on...oh the possibilities are endless!

Can lids and acorn bells

I'm going to keep the color scheme pretty simple - whites/silver, browns, grey, and red. And lots of texture. Can't wait to get it done and decorated...But I'm sticking to my rule of not putting up Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving. Thankfully, I can work on making the decoratons until then. That should satisfy me for now. haha!

Do you have a  theme for your tree? What made you decide on that one? I would love to hear from you!

Thanks for visiting,
Cecilia

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I just realized I'd pinned a post from Dishfunctional Designs on acorn jingle bells. I want her to get the credit for these. Here's the link: http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/09/acorn-crafts-home-decor.html. Sorry for the oversight!