This is obviously an overdue post. Ran and I decided to do some last minute holiday decorating in the office workpod two weeks before the holiday break. Actually, he got envious of the decorations on the other floors and felt that ours seemed a little sad. The entire decorating ordeal became some sort of a DIY project.

Paper Snowflakes!

National Bookstore was carrying this awesome metallic crepe paper that I thought would look really great in making ornaments. Amusingly, the price differs depending on the color of the material. I spruced up the snowflakes a little more by adding symmetrical glitter dots.

The snowflakes were hung on top of the work cubicles as garlands. I used some jute twine, wrapped chopsticks for the stands and loads of tape to hold it up. (Sorry for the crappy phone cam pics!)

 Glitter Cones

The glitter cone ideas came from the Mod and Merry Peppermint Party from Hostess with the Mostess. I cut some cartolina and shaped them to a cone, dressed them in matching metallic crepe paper, painted glue all around, and rolled it over glitter. I’d say its a rather inexpensive replica.

Book Trees

The idea of a Christmas tree made out of old books came from Kayla Aimee. I scouted for an old book in the store room that I won’t feel guilty wrecking. I spotted a shady book and said… perfect. I just hope nobody will bother reading the leaves of the book. Mine didn’t turn out as pretty but it was still an interesting project to do. I would want to try this out again in the future. Maybe with a newer book so the leaves won’t crumble as you fold them.