Create a Wall Christmas Card Tree

Christmas card tree

Creating a wall Christmas Card Tree is an annual family event. Guests express surprise that we receive so many cards. Actually it’s not a lot, considering some date back to the ’70s…

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Jim Sudal’s Cactus Pad Holiday Tree

Cactus Christmas tree

Jim Sudal’s cactus pad holiday tree is a great reinterpretation of the traditional fir tree, and perfect for the dry, hot Southwest. Like Jim, many residents of Phoenix (and well beyond) have stands of prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica). The juicy-leaved succulent is iconic to the region. “Last year I built a garland around my gallery…

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