Tuesday, December 21, 2010

My snowman tree


Well girls, my snowman tree isn't prim but I love it just the same.  See the painted Amish cheese box under the tree?  That was my Christmas present from my sister last year.  She works at an Amish cheese house and I had been bugging her about a cheese box but she kept ignoring me.  I was getting perturbed with her... then when I opened my present I realized why she was ignoring me.  Her talented daughter-in-law painted the snowman scene on it and I just love it!

I only use blue and rusty ornaments for this tree.  It has snowballs, snowflakes, mittens, and snowmen.

I had a great-uncle that was a big man with a big nose (well, really he did and he would admit it) who always had a deep, jolly laugh that made you laugh when you heard it.  He rightfully earned the nickname "Frosty" and that's what we always called him.  See my "I love Frosty" ornament?

The snowman tree started out as a 4' tree about 8 years ago.  Then it graduated to a 5' tree.  Now it has become a 7' tree.  I'm gonna have to stop buying for it because I don't want to go any bigger, haha!

It's one of my favorite trees and the most fun to decorate.  It's my little tribute to Uncle Frosty who has passed on.

I wish for you and your family a warm and wonderful, Christ filled Christmas~

23 comments:

Brenda said...

That's a beautiful tree Angie!! I gave up on my big cross stitch project months ago...lol! Yes, I love Jenny's patterns also. Easy and quick. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas. Stay warm and safe!!
Brenda

Christine said...

What a gorgeous tree and decorations, Angie!
wishing you and your lovely family a special time this Christmas!
Blessings
Christine

The Rusty Thimble said...

Angie It is Beautiful I love snowmen. I really Love your Cardinal Tree!
Merry Christmas
Brenda

Firecracker Kid said...

Yes, a beautiful tree and photos of it. Your Uncle "Frosty" is smiling down at you:)
Holiday Hugs
Carol

dee begg said...

Angie,

Very pretty.

D

Anonymous said...

Beautiful tree Angie, thanks for sharing this special memory.

Merry Christmas,
~Ronda

Pokey said...

I like the snowman tree, and your cheese box is great!

The Old Cupboard Door said...

Angie, your snowman tree looks gorgeous! I love the blue and white.

Merry CHRISTmas.

Michelle said...

Hi Angie,
I think your tree is great! I love the blue its so pretty. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
XoXo

Anonymous said...

Hi Angie: Wow, what a beautiful tree and a wonderful tribute to your uncle!
Merry Christmas!
patti

Friendship Crossing said...

You have a wonderful collection of snowmen on that giant tree of yours. Your blue/white tree is gorgeous! I love the way you told about your great uncle ~ what a cute story!

Have a wonderful Christmas Angie!

Thanks again for stopping by!

Tanya~friendshipcrossing.blogspot.com

Janet-Olde Crow Primitives said...

I just love your snowman tree.
what a great idea!

Merry Christmas
Janet

Country Prims said...

Hi Angie,
I loved your post! Your tree is lovely with the blue and white and I love the box your sister gave-what a lovely surprise!

Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and every blessing for the new year!

Shazy x

Sheila said...

What a beautiful tree Angie! One can never have to many snowmen you know. Love the colors too.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving sweet comments.
May you and your family have a blessed Christmas.
~Sheila

Robyn ♥ said...

That is such a beautiful tree! The blue and white is very fitting for a Frosty tree!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

Valley Primitives Gift Shoppe said...

I love your tree Angie! Wishing you a very Merry CHRISTmas :0)
Kim

Debbie Geiger said...

I love the snowman tree Angie. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

Farmhouse prims said...

I love your tree, it is so prim and love all your decorations. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!!!

Anonymous said...

Angie,
Your snowman tree is so pretty!! I had blue and white lights on one of my trees last year...the lights were snowflaked shaped.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and catching up with me. I've missed you too! I'm going to email you after Christmas to answer all your questions and to send you the info about the towels. I still have all the samples that I did.

Take care and have a Merry Christmas.
~Cindy~

Anonymous said...

Hi Angie...Love the tree its beautiful.Love the blue & white.I wanted to wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas & a very Happy & healthy New Year..Hugs Maria

primitivebettys said...

So very pretty! :) Have a Merry Christmas!

My Colonial Home said...

Oh I hope your uncle knew you honored him with this tree...how sweet and that gift from your sister...now she's a girl after my own heart tricking someone into thinking they didn't listen or care...and then popping up with the special gift afterall...lol

Your tree is just beautiful Angie and I love the color combination you used.

Thanks for sharing.

Karen

Gettysburg Homestead said...

What a beautiful tree!

That cheesebox is awesome.

Mary