Paintbrush + Wire + Paint = Christmas?

So, we're broke, and can't really afford to buy a christmas tree.  So I made one.  A tiny one.

I wrapped an old paint brush in that wire that middle aged ladies (and Nicola) use to build wreaths.  Then, for each branch, I curled four to five loops around the trunk, and twisted them together.  As you move out from the trunk, you separate the loops, and twist less together until you have branches.  It's a regular party up in this apartment.  

Then I painted that sumbitch green and brown.

December sucks.

Now, I will hit up the old Playstation 2 until Nicola wakes up from her much deserved nap.

Song of the day:  Armalite - I am a Pancreas (I Seek to Understand Me)

P.S.  I was totally at the show that that link goes to!