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Christmas Countdown 3 ; Christmas tree # 23 - Mannequins and Motors


Mannequin  and Mercedes Benz logo Christmas trees 


Advent Blog Day 23 - Mannequins and Motors ... or...
What does a Mannequin have in common with a Mercedes Benz?  I have been in such a dilemma as I have so few days left and so many Christmas trees I want to feature.  So, in the spirit of balance today, I've combined a couple of categories into the theme of Mannequins and Motors -   winsome wonders and winning wheels .... 
Mannequin and motor oil   Christmas trees 


Hubcaps and Mannequin Christmas trees 

Not satisfied with auto parts? Decorate with the whole car.... 
Mannequin and Mini Cooper cars Christmas trees 
And tyres seem to be a popular choice and somehow they go beautifully with these 'green' mannequin trees... 
Tyres and red ribbons 

Tyres and baubles on mannequin Christmas trees 
Red bird  wire form and sparkly tyres  Christmas trees

 Who would have thought trees could be created from road signs and traffic controllers? 
Road signs/licence plates  and Mannequin Christmas trees 



Traffic controllers (Witches' Hats ) and red baubles
And just a little more sparkle - 
Silver hub caps and mannequin trees 
As there are only a couple of days to Christmas , here is a  short video instruction on how to create your own  dress form Christmas Tree. 


 And the answer to the question - Mannequins and Mercedes Benz don't have much in common at all , except they make great Christmas trees. Tomorrow - a Christmas Eve special.
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