I thought I'd link into Vintage Inspiration Friday, Show and Tell Friday and Feathered Nest Holiday and see some lovelies at their sites.
Here are a bit more handmade items around my home for Christmas...
Last year I gathered my vintage rhinestone buckles to make easy ornaments. I stamped and glittered on tea-stained paper, then cut the image to fit inside my buckles. Tying some twine around the buckle frame made an instant ornament. A cinch! This year I'm displaying them on a new white $8 Target tree (this bargain will do until I find a nice feather tree some day).
The garland was made using a strip of cheesecloth and blue seambinding sewed down the center. I got the idea from Angela Harris's crepe paper garlands in her etsy store.
(That's my handsome hubby in the frame with me!)
Thought I'd make some similar ones of our cherubs using crepe paper, tea-stained images of music, glitter and scrapbook frames. The white wreath ornament is a vintage brass knocker I found at Brimfield Flea Market, then painted white & laced with twine to hang.
And to show you how inspired I get from your blogs, here's a stocking I made last year based on this post from Heather Bullard. I made a few of these as gifts. Pretty easy to sew - I left the edges raw and attached some lace with a twisted fabric flower.
In May I hosted a fun tea party for my sister's (big) birthday (I won't tell the number...). All the ladies received a handmade small sachet as a favor. I decided to use mine as an ornament this year. Just some simple 2x2" ticking fabric sewed with hand-stamped fabric, and stuffed with lavender. Still smells good!
I'll finish off with some more vintage items - creamer & sugar used as vases and some fun blue-rimmed plates.
Handmade + vintage = unique! Have a great weekend!
...oh how pretty these look!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the rhinestone buckles:)
~ and your clear blue color give everything a nice pop of color, just like an ice crystal:)
xo, Rosemary
Thanks for sharing! Wow, can I come over and play at your house ;))
ReplyDeleteLove it all!
xoxox,
Ellen
Love the little silver tub in the last photo. How precious. Everything is beautiful. LOVE all the silver. Charlene
ReplyDeleteYour ornaments are so pretty! You really have creative ideas...thanks for sharing how you made them. I love the buckle! I also love that adorable feather tree!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, Susan!
XO,
Jane
all of your handmade ornaments are sooo gorgeous mon amie! I really love the buckles but... even more..that chair back cover in the background..the one with the hand stamped crown. I need to see more if THAT! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan - I so love love love all your handmade ornaments. They are very romantic, pretty and nostalgic!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!
-marie
Love your beautiful creations! Hopped over from Vintage Inspiration Friday...I am a new follower!
ReplyDeletetreasuresDecember 17, 2010 at 3:16 AM
Hi. Nice crafts and ideas! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDelete~ Julie
Wonderful ideas! Really loved your little jewelry tree.
ReplyDeleteLoving your handmade Christmas loot! Always more meaningful when it's hand made!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
aka:tot
Love all your Christmas goodies...the buckle ornaments are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy day!
xojanis
Hi nice to meet you! Love your buckle ornaments. Everything is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
very cute post!!! I love those handmade ornaments!
ReplyDeletexoxo
~tracie
I'm inspired, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteC'est ravissant!
Bisous,
Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/
♥
Loving your ornaments!! What a sparkly idea!!
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful Home Made Christmas ~ Love that Little tree & all the Fabulous Decor.... Have a Merry Christmas
ReplyDeletePretty sparkle and shine here! The buckle ornaments are wonderful. Have a happy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove your ornaments- they are delightful with all their bling! Love all your silver too! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday and Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those buckle ornaments! Everything looks lovely...I'm visiting from VIF, so glad I stopped by! Laurel@chippingwithcharm
ReplyDeleteJust love all of your vintage inspiration! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Blessings,
Janet
Susan,
ReplyDeleteThat is all just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I think you did a great job with the tree. I love your little buckle ornaments especially. Great idea!
Hugs,
Judy
I LOVE your handmade Christmas decorations, Susan! They turned out wonderful! I did see those ornaments from Pottery Barn and thought they looked so much like the ones I've seen in Blogland. I think even they have been inspired by all of the creativity in Blogland... lol!
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays!
~ Jo :)
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is absolutely gorgeous as is your fabulous home!! So glad you found my blog so I could find yours, it's just lovely! I am now a follower!
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Melinda
Hi Susan! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment.Love your ornaments. I hope that you and your family have a Wonderful Christmas. Blessings
ReplyDeleteYour rhinestone belt buckle ornaments are stunning! Such a great idea. I have those same rubber stamps and love them! Your blog is just beautiful, so many dreamy images. Can't wait to see more of your lovely posts!
ReplyDeletePS: I am your newest follower:) I can't believe that you are a new blogger, as your blog is so gorgeous!!
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