Paper Christmas trees to make . . .

You all must know how I love re-cycling

well these sweet christmas tree decorations

are just a perfect example.

The lovely Jules shows how to make them

over on her blog   "Adventures in Thread" 

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For those of you on Facebook,  every Friday
I feature a make it  "Project for the weekend"  
on my facebook page here if you're interested.
also lots of other arty, crafty hints, tips & inspirations.
It would be lovely to see you there !

Merry Christmas . . .

Merry Christmas everyone 

May your days be Merry & Bright

x x x 

(candle jars from "treasure again")

felted ornaments . . .

Peas in a pod

by

fairy folk

Christmas ornaments galore

ice lanterns . . .

christmas ice lanterns

to make
here

christmas stockings . . .

Christmas stockings are a must

these beauties by

Jenny Fur Douglas

bringing nature in . . .

handcrafted letters

in pussy willow, lavender, caspea and more

from

Katie Leigh

gingerbread canes . . .

gingerbread candy canes

(organic too)

and lots of other delicious goodies

at

Andies speciality sweets

lanters to make . . .

beautiful lanterns to make

from paper doillies

(yes they have a Moroccan feel influenced

by my soon to be embarked upon

Moroccan adventure! ;-)

follow instructions here

merry christmas to one and all x

to all the lovely followers & the folks who read this blog

thank you, wishing you all a golden, peaceful christmas

may your days be filled with love & laughter

x x x

we will be back in the new year

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( painting by me, ruthie prints can be bought here)

yvonne gilbert . . .illustration

mrs santa

by

yvonne gilbert

wonderful attention to detail

christmas crackers . . . to make

each year we love to make our own crackers

these are from the december issue of country living

simple and stylish crackers to make

here

peacock feather wreath . . . to make

an alternative christmas wreath

from peacock feathers

to make here

nativity scene lamps . . .

i love the detailed silhouettes on these

nativity scene hurricane lamps
here

elfin stockings . . .

elfin stockings by lenae may

at windlewood

pinecone elves . . . to make

pinecone elves to make
here