I found this wonderful vintage Santa Christmas door cover on Ebay last week~ there was one bid on it. I put a "watch" on it, then started watching it like a HAWK!
I WON!!
I won it for Mika and David's front door apartment entrance. Their apartment complex is having a CHRISTMAS DECORATING contest. First place winners will be able to deduct $100 from their apartment rent. That's a good thing!
This is Mika and David's front door. I LOVE THAT SANTA! (I really wanted to keep him) With Santa on the door, their address # was covered, so we thought we needed to show it in some way~ Mika wrapped boxes with her pretty gift paper, then cut out their address #'s and glued them on the boxes. She attached all of them with ribbon, and hung them on the wall. Now their address shows, the UPS man will be happy!
We went with large multi-colored bulbs for that authentic, vintage look~ I don't think anything else would do with Santa...
Mika and David live on the second floor of their complex~ we decided to hang the green Christmas garland at the bottom of the rail in front of the porch/door. If we had put it on the top, you couldn't see Santa's face. ; - 0
We also wrapped little packages and made a "package garland". We hung it with the green garland. Dotted all that with little white snow flakes.
We decorated a 6' lighted pencil tree very simply with red ribbon streamers and white snow flakes. Then surrounded the tree with big packages.
The CHRISTMAS DECORATING contest will be judge and announced on the 23rd.
Keep your fingers crossed for Mika and David! ; - )
I had the best time yesterday with my sweet Mika~
making Christmas memories..
Hi, What an entrance! I love it, very vintage looking and so cute! I hope they do well in the competition...
Priscilla x
Posted by: Priscilla | December 11, 2008 at 09:05 AM
I remember a santa on my front door growing up...could it be the same one? Surely they will take first prize! (I bet all their neighbors are now feeling pressured to pull out all the stops.)
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Peace,
Ki
Posted by: Ki | December 11, 2008 at 09:06 AM
You won Mika and David and (Tina)!!! I just know you won. I think that is fantastic. You girls know just what to do.You can tell your kin to me!!!!!!! ha. Just a funny. Love you all, Your Aunt Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Sue | December 11, 2008 at 09:10 AM
How pretty...I can't imagine that they won't win!!!!
Posted by: Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage | December 11, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Very Cute! I think they should win!!
Posted by: Jaci | December 11, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I love all of it ! It looks so pretty. can you come decorate my porch ? ;)
Posted by: Marissa | December 11, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Well Tina - If they don't win...you better take a picture of the decorations that did, cause I just would never believe there could be any better than Mika's!!!!!! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Francine | December 11, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Your entry is a sure winner! Great job ladies. What a good idea to put the garland down low so you can see all of that sweet Santa.
Posted by: Sue | December 11, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Toooooo cute girls. They are certain to win!
Posted by: Stacy Frisbie | December 11, 2008 at 09:55 AM
What a wonderful, creative display. Love the "vintageness" of it! A winner, for sure!
Posted by: ksarra | December 11, 2008 at 09:57 AM
How clever! It looks wonderful!
Posted by: quilternity | December 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful!! Bet your kids will win...no doubt, no doubt...hands down. Again, b e a u t i f u l!!!
Posted by: Sylvia A | December 11, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Well there's just no doubt that they will win!! How fun for their first Christmas together. :)
Posted by: Stacey | December 11, 2008 at 10:09 AM
What a beautiful entrance. Gives me some ideas for our house numbers..........JAN
Posted by: JAN | December 11, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Holy cow! They are sure to win! I don't think anyone could top a fully decorated tree and fully decorated garland, lights, a giant santa door cover, and themed wall-hanging!
So tastefully done, and super cute! XXOO
Posted by: Andrea | December 11, 2008 at 10:19 AM
You are so FABULOUS! I am blown away by how amazing that looks... now I have to go re-think my front door. Good luck Mika!
Posted by: Maven | December 11, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Good Luck to Mika. That entrance looks fabulous.
Posted by: Joan | December 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM
TINA,
HOW DARLING...ESPECIALLY WITH THE GARLAND DOWN LOW AND THE TREE AND THE COLORED LIGHTS AROUND SANTA....
MIKA YOU ARE SURE TO WIN. I LOVE HOW YOU DID YOUR APARTMENT NUMBERS...THAT WOULD BE CUTE TO KEEP IT THAT WAY BUT JUST CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS...MAYBE YOU COULD THINK ABOUT DOING AN APARTMENT BLOG...THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN APARTMENTS THAT WOULD BE BLESSED BY YOUR CREATIVITY
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY
debbie
Posted by: debbie ragan | December 11, 2008 at 10:47 AM
If they do not win i will be shocked. It looks great.If they lose i sure would like to see a picture of what won, cause this should win hands down. mishelle
Posted by: mishelle | December 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM
A sure winner... It is done with expertise.....
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | December 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM
So festive and fun..love the gifts!
-sandy toes
Posted by: Sandy toes | December 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM
That looks wonderful! I am sure they will win. What a beautiful job decorating and I love the vintage style!
Posted by: Carrie | December 11, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Hey twin sister, when you were telling me about Mika's and David's front entrance last night, I didn't imagine it looked like this! Great job! I disagree with Kathy Sue,our sister, you and Mika get your talent from me! Winner, hands down! Tony
Posted by: Tony | December 11, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Boy...We know where she gets her talents...:) I love the whole thing...And I know she will win! :)
Posted by: Screaming Meme | December 11, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Wow! Absolutely incredible! They will win for sure!
Posted by: Michelle @ Chocolate and Marmalade Tea | December 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM