So how was your Christmas? I hope it was filled with lots of love. Our Christmas continues as my brother and sister, along with their families, came to town yesterday. We are celebrating Christmas with them this evening. I love week-long holidays!!!!
My Love totally surprised me with a new camera! My old camera needed a new battery, and it would've cost almost as much as a new camera. So Mr. Practical bought the new camera. I love it! Maybe you'll see some decent pictures on here now. But I warn you, I am still learning how to use it!
One of our traditions every year is to have an ornament exchange between the women of our family. The ornament can be handmade, or store-bought. I always make my ornaments because I have more crafting supplies than anyone should be allowed to own. (My best-friend says I have an addiction, and need a 12 step program. I tell her she is right there with me!)
This year I made these cute little wreaths. I simply crocheted around a metal ring, and attached a jingle bell. What I think boosted the cute factor is the packaging. I grabbed some clothes pins, used embossing ink and gold powder to give them sparkle. I punched circles out of old sheet music, and glued a little snowflake to my circles. I attached these to the clothes pins, and even attached a magnet to the back so they can be reused. I put the ornaments in a cellophane bag, and closed them with the clothespins. Cute! Cute! Cute!
Do you have any traditions? Please share!!!!
Make it an awesome day!
Lori
I love Christmas!!! Who doesn't???? But I have a rule. I won't put up any Christmas decorations, wrap any presents, or listen to any Christmas music until December 1. My son's birthday is November 30, and I want to enjoy his special day without worrying if someone will tumble into the Christmas tree. His birthday was Friday, but we had his dinner last night. So...today was the day!!!! My first holiday craft project of the season!!!!
I wanted to make a little wreath for my cubicle at work. I gathered my supplies:
Sheer Ribbon
Inside ring of embroidery hoop
Thin wire
Snowflake Embellishments
I started by cutting my ribbon into approximate 14 inch lengths. I looped them around, just as though I were making a bow. Rather than tying, I gathered the loopers (my word for them) with a piece of wire approximately 6 inches long. After making a huge pile, I attached them to the hoop.
I scattered my little snowflake embellishments, and glued them to the loopers. Voila.....a very cute and inexpenseive little wreath to bring some holiday cheer to my cubie. What do you think??? Pretty stinkin' cute!!!!
What I love about this time of the year is making homemade gifts, and decorations. I've made my own Christmas cards for probably 12 years. I love it! So, look forward to some inspiration this month!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
Lori
