Saturday, November 28, 2009

Snowflakes

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Check out the cool ornaments made from buttons from my vintage button jar. I just used a long piece of wire twisted through the large middle button the thread on a row of buttons. All eight rows are attached to the large middle button.  An extra piece of wire makes a hanger for the top.

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If you don't have vintage buttons, this one was made with all red buttons from the dollar store. The heart in the centre is just a decorative "brad".

I thought these would be a great topper for Christmas presents!

 

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Here is another one that I just found on another blog. Her technique is totally different (glue instead of wire) and if you'd like to see how she does it, go here: http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/11/ashleys-snowflake-ornament.html

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Some Christmas Yummies...

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Isn't this pretty? Simple and outdoorsy...I love it.

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I've done several decorating jobs this year with birch. It's so pretty and wintery. It's great for large showy planters since the branches can be so long.

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This ones just a lot of fun. I think in my household, the snowballs wouldn't stay nicely stacked there for long...real or not real! The skates look great in the background as well.

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No red in this room. All shades of green and white...so fresh and clean. What a pretty mantle!

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Really simple and understated...I like! Nice farmers sink too.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Christmas Runner.

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I am really liking this table runner! It is made from Christmas/winter fabrics, but not in traditional colours. I like that the tree trunk is done from brown bias tape...makes it simple.

I'm not really a" table runner person", but I think this one done in the right colours and patterns would be fantastic. Another thing to add to the "To Do" pile.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Beautiful Images.

 

This is a great resource for scrapbookers, cardmakers or just crafty people. The Graphics Fairy has an amazing selection of vintage pictures, signs, labels etc. Some of them are just beautiful! And she shares them all with us...her images are free!

http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Cute as a Button!

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Aren’t these just the cutest. Makes me wish I knew how to knit! But if you do and you’d like the pattern…go  here:http://members.home.nl/tdpj/Patronen/Bootees/Saartjes%20bootees.pdf

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Christmas Card Sneak Peak.

 

I’ve been VERY slowly trying to get my Christmas cards going.  I even enjoyed a wonderful night at a B&B with girlfriends to work on them. But you can only accomplish so much with so many other wonderful distractions (shopping, chatting, hot- tubbing). So I’ve come home with lots of work yet to do!

This year I’m trying not to buy anything new. I have a great collection of wonderful papers. And I have lots of stamps too. So instead of doing them all the same, I think I’ll have quite a variety. Here are a few I’ve done so far:

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

A Quilt For Barbie!

PDRM0003 I’ve attempted a mini quilt with all my itty bitty  little pieces for fabric. Most of the scraps were from mens shirts which I made aprons from. I cut them into 2” squares.

 

PDRM0007 I cut a 18”x18”piece of interfacing and layed out my squares. I gently ironed them into place.

PDRM0005 Next I sewed a 1/4” seam down each row, ironed the seams to one side, then sewed the other directions. What an easy way to sew small pieces together! The interfacing held everything in just the right place. I guess if you wanted to hand quilt though, it might make the fabric a little tough to get your need through.

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I cut 4” strips to border, machine quilted, then bound with another fabric.

A very fun little project!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Some Serious Winterland Inspiration!

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Don’t you just love the snowshoe sign? I think this would be a great theme for a winter party. Check out the snowmen boards to stand behind and have your picture taken…love it!

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I also really love the mix of birch bark containers, moss and snow as an beautifully natural centerpiece. Winter-Inspirations-2

The snowman at the top of this set is just fabulous. Did you notice it was made from white carnations? So easy. The antique buttons, pipe and little black hat are the perfect finishing touches!Winter-Inspiration-1

So when I get my party all together, I’ll be sure to send you an invitation! (Don’t forget your snowshoes!)