Christmas Cafe Shelves 2011
I barely used any actual Christmas decorations for my Christmas cafe shelves this year.
Instead, I used things from around my house like my Goodwill globe & my painted Goodwill frames to pull together my “Joy to the World” theme. 
I did make the banner with a strip of canvas & some scrapbook paper letters…
And I made a tiny wreath to hang in the frame…
I also made a book page platter for the back drop for the nativity. (I didn’t want to ruin my platter, so I did a temporary makeover by first covering the platter with foil, then Mod Podging on the book pages. Worked like a charm!)
A few glass ornaments hanging down spell out the message of the season: “let earth receive her King”.
Hope you like my design for this Christmas! How are you proclaiming the true message of Christmas in your decor?
I’m sharing this post with a few of these friends & the Merry Mantles party at Southern Hospitality. Check them out for more inspiration.
December 7, 2011 @ 12:59 pm
I absolutely love this! What a great way to keep Jesus front and center!!!
We've been working on that at my house too!
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December 7, 2011 @ 1:32 pm
I am all about the greenery branches this year. Then when it is time to clean up, in the trash instead of finding a home for it in my cluttered attic. LOve your display.
December 7, 2011 @ 2:10 pm
This is sooo neat! You are full of great ideas! I also totally agree with Nancy about being able to clean up live greenery so easily. I'm thankful too that I can just go in the yard and get what I need!
December 7, 2011 @ 2:19 pm
what a great trick for the platter! i'm so glad you shared 🙂 and it's a fun back drop for the nativity. i was just lamenting the other night about how to setup and what to use as a backdrop for ours! thank you 🙂 hopefully i'll be successful too!
December 7, 2011 @ 4:23 pm
I love it! It's all very cute!
December 7, 2011 @ 5:53 pm
you say you barely used any xmasy stuff, but it looks so seasonal. how is that possible, lol. love the globe-i must find one! and then i must stick it on a shelf!
December 7, 2011 @ 8:04 pm
Julie – I love yer christmas decor. So simple but really nice!
December 7, 2011 @ 8:12 pm
I love the book pages decorating. . .so vintage and lovely.
December 7, 2011 @ 8:55 pm
I absolutely love this vignette! So vintage chic! I love the colors, book prints, and especially your ornaments over the navity scene! Great job!
December 7, 2011 @ 10:07 pm
Love the message ornaments and the frames. Wonderful!!!
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
December 8, 2011 @ 2:16 am
I love the frames and banner; so pretty!
December 8, 2011 @ 2:55 am
That looks really cute! AND you used what you had- Wonderful! xo Diana
December 8, 2011 @ 3:53 am
Found you at The 36th Avenue, what a beautiful display. I love the tiny wreath and that you upcycled so many things!! Happy to follow you!
{michelle}
December 8, 2011 @ 6:37 am
I love how this looks. I've been envying everyone one else's mantel's but maybe I can do shelves! I'd love you to add it to what we wore and made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
December 8, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
How great… And what a clever idea with the platter, painted frames, and all! Perfect!
December 9, 2011 @ 5:00 am
So wonderfully creative!!!!!
M.L.
December 9, 2011 @ 6:11 am
What a great arrangement. I love that tiny wreath!
December 12, 2011 @ 2:49 am
Julie,again simply elegant! I really love how you are sharing the true meaning of Christmas in your Christms decorations. Merry Christmas!
December 26, 2011 @ 5:39 am
Hi Julie, I love your shelf arrangment and the cute little banner. Great job. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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