A simple pencil drawing from my sketchbook inspired these little reindeer. I used cardboard from my recycle bin, twigs from my yard, strips of an old curtain panel, and some different glitters. They would make sweet tags for gifts or ornaments for the tree. I clipped them onto a cord […]
Tag: Christmas crafts
Last Minute Little Somethings
And I really mean ‘last minute’ ! After three weeks of illness with my angel, Knox, I feel like this Christmas season has slipped right by me. I’ve sent no Christmas cards. I’ve made no fudge. I’ve done little shopping. Having a little something for our post-man, banker, therapists, etc..always […]
Pretty Pieces Gift Tags
I save all my pretty paper scraps and glue them together. Sandwiching them between translucent paper and sewing around the edges turns them into beautiful tags. I used a bunch of Christmas scraps and made some more! Check them out at JRU Studio and see how easy it is to […]
Baker’s Twine Candy Cane Tags
Remember these tiny candy canes I made from baker’s twine last year? I sandwiched them between some vellum and sewed them into tags for Somerset Life‘s baker’s twine challenge. Many thanks to my friend Connie for encouraging me to submit something. Stop by and visit her and see the lovely […]
Miniature Hot-Air Balloon Christmas Ornament (#2)
This hot-air balloon started with an old tennis ball from the garage. And this bottle cap. I wrapped the tennis ball in some white cotton cloth and tied it with a rubber band. Then I painted it all over with silver glitter paint. Next, I covered it with some blue […]
A Window Full Of Snowflakes
It was just a few flurries off and on throughout the day, but our recent “snowfall” was enough to get us in the mood for snowflakes! Every year we decorate our piano room window with lacy paper snowflakes. We can pretend in one room, at least, that our Christmas is white […]