Monday, February 25, 2019

Keeping Christmas {Frosty Pines Tree Farm}

Hello and welcome to February's installment of the Keeping Christmas Blog Hop! This post is a little difficult for me to write as I have had a hard week with the unexpected passing of my amazing and wonderful Mother-In-Law! As I created this month's project this last week, I couldn't help but think of how all of our Christmases will now be so different!  I hope you will cherish your family and your traditions because you don't know when they will be gone! My mind was so focused on other things, that my creativity was lacking, so the only thing that I could think of, was to make something that I wished I made last year and didn't get around to. I don't want to be a black cloud, so please forgive me if I am sending that message! Christmas is a wonderful and magical time; especially with the birth of our Savior and He gives me the promise that I will see my MIL again! Before I dive into my project, don't forget to hop along to the rest of the designer's blogs to get some fresh inspiration, and maybe some cheer! ha ha!
Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Vicki Finger


Nancy Guse

Also, we are saying a sad to goodbye to Rachel Bergfeld who has wowed us with her amazing creations! Thank you for all you have done and contributed to our blog hop!

The Dashing Through the Snow series delighted us all this past year and I had so much fun making a bunch of the sleighs that you can see in THIS post. I also was able to make a few Autumn inspired trucks that you can see HERE, but I never actually made any Christmas trucks even though it was on my "want-to-do" list! 
I bought some larger bottle brush trees last year and knew that I wanted to add them to the top of the trucks, like you do when you pick out your fresh tree. My daughter informed me that if I had a truck, the tree wouldn't go on the top, but in the bed!  Well, of course, but if you need to fill it up with gifts, then it goes on the top! LOL! I made these sewn Santa sacks for the sleighs last year as well as a few for THIS project. I'm not 100 percent certain what will end up in the back of these trucks, but at least they're made! 

I ended up by making 4 trucks in total; Pure Poppy, Pale Peony, Vintage Jadeite and Pinefeather. I was so tempted to make them the same colors as the sleighs, but decided I wanted to change things up this year! I do have a photo of how I assemble these trucks at the bottom of the post, so make sure to take a look if you are interested. I had promised some assembly instructions clear back last fall and I am just now getting it done! To begin, I used the Dashing Through the Snow: Pickup Die and die cut all of the pieces using the different colors of cardstock.
I used metallic paper for all of the hubs, door handles, grill, bumpers, and hood piece. I really like the realism that it adds to the trucks. The Frosty Pines sign is stamped using the companion set called Dashing Through the Snow Sentiments. All of these products are on sale right now, which is awesome!


 I like to give the trucks some dimension on the fenders and the "Frosty Pines Tree Farm" sign. Everything else is flush to the truck.




Each truck was spritzed with Shimmer Spray and the tree is hot glued to the top for security.



I follow all of Betsy's instructions on the first steps, but I do prefer to completely decorate the pieces when it is flat so that I can get things placed correctly. I just really find it to be easier this way. This photo gives you a good visual of how it looks before I start gluing all of the tabs. Betsy uses liquid glue on her tabs, but I like using ScorTape. I use liquid glue for the other pieces that are shown here, with the exception of the popped up pieces. I hope you have fun on today's hop! Thanks for fluttering by!

31 comments:

Sue D said...

Love these trucks! so sorry for your loss.

Claire Broadwater said...

Oh My Goodness! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these little trucks! I want a pink or turquoise one! This is just so FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! XXX

Debbie said...

Oh, dear Kelly, I am so very sorry for your loss. Definitely do not think of yourself as being a dark cloud you are simply describing the human emotions you are feeling to your blog followers who think of you as a friend. I hope and pray that you and your family can find peace during this difficult time. And, by the way, your trucks are adorable.

Kim Heggins said...

WOW....these are simply adorable! Love all your sweet trucks and the wonderful treat bags in the back!

jan metcalf said...

Sorry for your unexpected loss Kelly. Hugs.

Nancy G said...

Kelly, I am so sorry to her about the loss of your mother-in-law! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Your trucks are so cute! What a great idea to put the trees on top!

JoAnn said...

These are so cute and great ideas. TFS
So sorry for the the loss of your mother-in-law. Prayers for the family.

Patti H. said...

So sorry for your lost, Kelly. I understand completely as I lost my beloved hubby last Nov & Christmas was especially hard. Sending all my cards with just one name on them was sooo tough. I love all your cards, especially those darling trucks.I will be keeping you & yours in my thoughts & prayers.

Christine Kiehl said...

These are fantastic cars! Great choice of colors too!

TeresaC said...

Kelly, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law. So very difficult for you and your family. Thinking of all of you and wishing you peace.

Broni said...

Get out!!! These are incredibly adorable!!!

Surekha Galagoda said...

Dear Kelly
Deepest sympathies on your loss.
Love the little trucks and thanks for the lovely tips. Tc stay blessed always. Love and hugs from Sri Lanka.

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you so very much,Surekha!

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you so much, Broni!❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you, Teresa! You are so sweet!❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

Oh, Patti! I can only imagine how difficult that would be!😭 thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words ❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

thank you so much, JoAnn! You are so sweet!❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you so much, Nancy!

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you so much, Jan! You're so sweet!❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thanks so much, Kim!

Kelly Lunceford said...

Oh, Debbie, thank you! What sweet words! Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you and I do consider you a friend!❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you so much, Claire!❤❤❤

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you, Sue! You're a dear ❤❤❤

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

These are terrific and in awe of these great little trucks! So sorry to hear of your MIL and yes it is important to cherish our loved ones always!

Kelly Lunceford said...

Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment!

Nancy Penir said...

Dear Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my mom last year, and know the emptiness your family is feeling. May our Lord comfort you and yours. Your sweet trucks are adorable! I made them for Halloween and the grandchildren loved them. Glad to see them in so many colors!

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