I decided to make a tumbleweed snowman from the giant tumbleweed I recently found in my yard. In my previous post, Giant tumbleweed in my yard, I tried to show the scale of this tumbleweed. It measured 7 feet 6 inches across!
Since it’s December, I thought I might as well have some fun with it. We tied it to a tree to keep it from blowing away. I added a smaller tumbleweed to make a head.
It’s kinda hard to see his face so I zoomed in. The branches are spaced far apart on the top tumbleweed so his face is held on with a few twist ties. Can you see his lichen eyelashes and juniper nose and smile?
Read more: A tumbleweed snowman: Sunday StillsA string of battery-powered lights added some holiday cheer.
Hope you enjoyed my High Desert tumbleweed snowman. Happy Holidays! 😀
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Ha, fun~
:D
What a holiday prize. You've outdone us all. My holiday decor is diminished by your talent.
Happy Holidays!
Thanks! It's kinda crazy looking but it works. :)
that is hilarious. you put it to good use.
I couldn't resist!
Great idea.
Thank you! It makes a funny yard decoration. :)
What a creative idea. Love it!
Thanks, Sandy!
Welcome!
Hoping you have a great Christmas and a healthy New Year, SoyBend! 🎅🤶
You too, Tom! I was thinking of you when I put lichen eyelashes on my creation. 😁 Siobhan
He’s adorable, Siobhan, and you lit him up for the night! How festive! And that is a huge tumbleweed, but I thought you guys would get some snow up there? Enjoy your winter holidays and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks, Terri! Yes, it's a BIG tumbleweed. We may have a white Christmas here, but we don't usually get as much as where your nephew lives. Keeping my fingers crossed for snow! 🤞
L9ve this ! So ... Bend!
Thanks! Might as well take advantage of my environment. 😁
Haha, that's fun, and very creative!
Thanks, Sarah! It was fun to make. 🙂
Here in Chandler, Arizona, we have an annual Tumbleweed Christmas Tree: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tumbleweed-christmas-tree
Wow, Krista. That is amazing!