Frosted Flurries Apron Swap - Part 2

This is the apron I made for Shawnee's Frosted Flurries Apron Swap.  My partner (from the USA) wanted something that she could wear throughout the winner season and not just Christmas time - so I found this really pretty Poinsettia fabric.  I love the colour - so deep and warm, perfect for brightening a dreary winters day.

We had to include a snowflake somewhere on the apron itself ......this was a little tricky - but *light bulb* I thought of tying on a snowflake cookie cutter that she could use to make cookies while wearing her new apron.....heee heee!


The last image here is of all the tuck-ins I included in my parcel.  The word I chose to base mine around was SNOW.....

S - Star Shape bowl
N - Noel embroidered tea towel
O - Ornaments (snowflake shapes)
W - "White Christmas" cd

I also included some cute snowflake cupcake cases and some more cookie cutters.....yay!  Hope she likes it..........

I  LOVE Christmas! - not long to go now....

Small Fox Ornament Swap - Part 2

These are my Little Lacey Angels that I made for the Small Fox Christmas Ornament Swap.  I think they turned out quite well in the end.  They look so cute all together - like a mini host.  I hope the other swappers like them.  They were lots of fun to make - I just used coster size doillies, wooden pegs, white felt for the dresses and heaps of glitter for a bit of Christmas *sparkle*.  .....hee hee, they even have glitter shoes - fancy!

Foxy!

small fox

I'm really excited about this swap!  I heard about how great this swap was a long time ago and I've been waiting and waiting for registration to pop up for this years so I could join in!  I have to make 10 ornaments that will be sent to Ms Small Fox and she will then redistribute them and I will receive 10 different ornaments back....such a fun idea!

I'm not sure what I'll make yet, but there is lots of inspiration on flickr from last years swap! Check it out - they are so creative and special, I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with this time around.

Fundamentally Ornamental

turtle dove

christmas tree

gingerbread man

These are the little biscuit cutter felt ornaments that I made for the Thimbleprims Studio Christmas Ornament Swap....yay!  So cute, even if I do say so myself!

They are really easy to make.  All you need is:  some biscuit cutters, sheets of felt, embroidery thread, some bead/sequins to decorate and stuffing.

1) Trace around your cutter on the felt x 2 and cut out.
2) Lay the 2 cut out pieces on top of each other and sew around the edge in blanket stitch using ebroidery thread.  Leaving a small opening to suff.
3) Stuff your ornament and sew-up the opening.
4) Decorate with what ever takes your fancy!
5) Add some ribbon to hang on your Chrissy tree!

Christmas Ornament Swapsies

twinkle.....

...twinkle

I am so excited about this swap because I absolutely love Christmas time!  And what better way to get into the spirit (albeit a little early) and assist me on my way to finding my creative mojo, eh? 

You can join in too - pop over to thimbleprims studio for more info.  Make as many or as few ornaments as you like, whatever you fancy really, and get the same amount in return.....love it!

Yummy - LOVE In My Tummy!

OMG ..... do you you die?.....these cupcakes look totally amazingly delicious!  They are courtesy of the super website by Ming Thompson - "Ming Makes Cupcakes" where you can find a total of 33 mouth watering recipes for Cupcakes and a selection of Cookie and Savory recipes too! ......I'm thinking these could be apart of my Handmade Christmas....eh, eh?  YUM, thanks Ming!

I CHALLENGE You!

I've done something quite crazy (I think)  I have made the pledge to make 2010 a totally Handmade Christmas!!  ....eeeeek.  I came across this challenge at the Knicky Knacks blog via Honey Jumble (super blog BTW) who has also taken the plunge. 

The idea is to buy and/or make handmade items only for all of your Christmas gifts.  It is quite exciting, if not a little nerve racking, and I think perhaps it's just the thing I need to keep the creative juices flowing!  Every week up until Christmas, on the Knicky Knacks blog, you are invited to share your projects, ideas, purchases etc. 
I will keep you posted on what I create over the next few months til Christmas......(this year is going too quickly!).....
 

.......and I invite you too to join in the Handmade Christmas Challenge!  Do let me know if you join up and we can panic together.......hee,hee,he... xxx