Handmade christmas tree decor 🎄

Using pine bark and pine cones plus artificial flowers to create this Christmas tree for a very special person . Sorry I didn’t get the finished photo of when I added some paint to the base & a hidden gem ( kitty ) before I had given it away .

The kitty was a symbol of her love for cats in addition to her family of kitty’s and in remembrance of one recently passed . I love crafting and this photo does not show how truly beautiful it turned out . Pleased with myself hence the time I spent getting it just right ( with her in mind ).

I find so much solace in creating and getting lost in the joy of the final result.

2025/11/24 Edited to

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