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Friendship's Garden, Inc.
"Add a Little Whimsy To Your
Christmas Garden!"
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| It's here! We've stepped over the dateline into the month of December and if you are like me, it's time to bring our decorating and planning to completion so we can finish our shopping and relax and enjoy this most beautiful and wonderful season!
I always try to do something new and fun that will bring joy to the hearts of those who visit our home and those who see us at shows. I often think there just isn't anything else I can do with a plant stand, but then, I surprise even myself and find a new way of decorating with it. The most exciting thing of all is getting to see and hear about your ideas that may have been inspired by one of our visits either in person or through this newsletter.
We have a new product for you that I am featuring this month. I think you will agree that it will be a whole lot of fun to work with. Take a look below at the excitement. We've shown these at several shows over the last two weeks and the response has been wonderful. It's always so nice to bring you something that you like!
The new product is called The Incredible (of course!) Topiary Tree! It is an accessory to your plant stand that fits over the top of your large Incredible Plant Stand and allows you to decorate for this season and on into the spring. I hope you enjoy the pictures below and are encouraged to include our newest item in your versatile collection of Incredible Plant Stands!
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| Victorian Tree! |
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This was a very elegant tree to put together. I used a grapevine wreath, taking apart the vine that holds the wreath in place. I unwound the grapevine carefully to not break the vines and rewound it around the Topiary Tree, securing it to the tree with pieces of green wire. I tucked and attached tulle in between the grapevine so that you could not see through to the inside. I used Christmas picks in gold and white and added little doves along with bows I had tied onto the grapevine. Wrapped with white sparkling lights this is quite the elegant decoration. I didn't have time to paint a pot, so I bought a couple of yards of gold lame fabric and wrapped the pot instead. Add a gold star on the top and there you are! You can purchase your Large Incredible Plant Stand here.
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More Great Pics!
Here's matching ornaments on the Table Top Stand sitting on our mantel at home.
A quick stocking set up at a recent show. Easy to do on a large plant stand with styrofoam sheets in the stockings! | |
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This tree was so easy to make. There are only two garlands on this Topiary Tree along with lights, a string of beads and ornaments.
If you are in a hurry or don't plan to put up a big tree this year, this is perfect!
This is also a great little decoration by the fireplace or at the front door.
It also makes quite a statement as the centerpiece on a large buffet table!
The best thing is....I'll bet you have all of these things to construct this except for the Topiary Tree itself!
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Here's some extra pictures I wanted to share just for fun!
Hat Baskets
Sent from
Margie F. of
Rosenburg, TX.
Thanks again!
Constructed on a
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| Bow Tree! |
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Here's a beautiful bow tree made from the Incredible Topiary Tree. There are approximately 54 bows on this tree. I did this one while sitting around watching the t.v. in the evening. The lights are attached to the large plant stand on the inside. I love the way they twinkle behind the bows. This project may be time consuming, but well worth the effort.
Be sure to visit the Photo Gallery to see the Bow Tree in another color!
And here's a look to the spring and what you can do with the Topiary Tree.
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It was impossible to resist the ornaments this year! I had such a great time creating this year's version of the Ornament Stands. This one is constructed on the TableTop Plant Stand. It didn't take long at all and nothing is glued together so it's easily dismantled and stored for next year while you use your plant stand for a current decorating or gardening project.
The versatility is endless!
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Here's another whimsical ornament display. This one reminds me of Dr. Seuss. This took only about 30 minutes to make from start to finish including painting the pot! The key was the Plant Stand it's built on that made the consruction so easy! Shop here for your Incredible Plant Stands! | |
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Last, but never least, is this submission from Dolores D. of New Mexico. This is a pic from last Christmas. Dolores used her large Incredible Plant Stand as her Christmas tree! She used garland, bows, and traditional ornaments sprinkled with artificial wildlife (ie. birds) and topped with a large ornament. I would have never thought of this, so thanks for sending in this great idea, Dolores! You are a great inspiration! Dolores will receive our new Topiary Tree as a thank you gift from us!
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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!
So.....here's our special and our Christmas present to you, our wonderful customers that we appreciate so very much! If you would like to purchase the new Topiary Tree at our December Introductory price of $10.00, please add the Topiary Tree to your cart and use PROMO CODE: TTIS2009 when you place your order. Your amount will be adjusted at checkout. Limit one per customer, please.
BUT WAIT! You can get one for FREE!!! Place your order today through December 31st for a minimum of $50.00 worth of any of our products and we will send you a FREE Topiary Tree with your order! Be sure to add the Topiary Tree to your cart and please use PROMO CODE FT2009. Your amount will be adjusted at checkout. Limit one per customer, please.
And......just because we think you are so great we are backdating this offer to November 1st. If you ordered a minimum of $50.00 in products since that time and would like to have a FREE Topiary Tree for just the cost of shipping and handling, email us here and we'll send it along immediately! Limit one per customer, please.
MEMBERS ONLY! If you are a current member of Friendship's Garden, you are eligible to receive a FREE Topiary Tree for just the cost of shipping and handling regardless of the size your purchases. Please email us here to receive your gift! Put "Membership" in the subject line. Limit one per member, please. Not a member yet? Don't miss out! Become a Friend of Friendship's Garden HERE.
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Please check the Photo Gallery often. We are always adding new pictures for you. If all the new ones for this newsletter are not there yet, check back in a day or two as sometimes there are short delays.
For those of you who are in the Kyle, TX area (just a little south of Austin) and would like to drop by to pick up items for Christmas, I will be in my office through December 23rd. Our front office will be set up in store fashion and you are welcome Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please call 800-682-9272, ext. 1 or 3, for directions and to be sure we will be available for your visit. We are easy to find and look forward to seeing you!
As a reminder for my local customers, we are nearing the close of time for ordering your hand-painted pot sets so that they are ready for Christmas. Please don't forget to call in your orders as I need at least 7 days to complete the process. Remember, we don't ship the pots so they will need to be picked up in Kyle.
On a more serious note, my hope and prayer for you and your family (and me and mine, too!) is that this time of year doesn't become so stressful and busy that we miss the joy of the season. Let's take time to enjoy our loved ones and relish the sparkle and wonder in the eyes of our little ones as we celebrate Christ's birthday.
Jerry and I sincerely wish you and your family a safe, happy, and blessed Christmas season!
Nancy Shelton
Friendship's Garden, Inc.
512-268-3150 (Kyle) | |
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