Merry Christmas

Hi everyone.
Sorry I know I haven't posted anything in a while. I was looking around my house and thought I would share with you photos of the Christmas decorations I have made. Over the years, I now realise there are quite a few!

This was one of the first. The reindeer all had antlers made of twigs which over the years have all snapped off! - I really need to replace them.

This was a weekend project - pre kids. I made this with a group of ladies, we even created the face and hands from fimo. Just a simple calico bag for the body, filled with kitty litter! Everyone made different coloured Santa's. Mum made a blue one. They all looked fantastic.

These were so easy to make. I purchased the material off Trade Me. Attached it to canvas, then added puffy paint for the snow, and glitter for some sparkle, as well as some Christmas themed buttons.

I think I may have blogged about this project. A 1/4 scale Christmas shop with house above. The inside slides out of the exterior to be viewed. Made with Linda from Enchanted Gardens in Christchurch.

I think my favourite part is the little rocking horse. This was a metal charm which I painted. 

Below "normal" sized knitting! Pattern by Jean Greenhowe. The kids love them. (I quite like them too!)

Another project made with help from Linda. I have a blog post about this one as well. I still can't believe we made the piano!

Below: filled miniature bottles. My "Merry Christmice" feature in a previous blog.

The gingerbread house was a quick workshop I took with some ladies at our Christmas Miniaturists meeting last year.

And of course, Santa's workshop room box... (I keep adding to this, and sneaking some toys out during the year to be used in other projects. Shhh... don't tell Santa, I still want him to visit me this year!)

This is a scrapbook beyond the page item I made around 2010. Each "page" has a photo of each of my children on their first Christmas day.

This little item (yes it is the size of a normal matchbox) was made from a kit by the very talented Jewel Lewis.

Needle felted snowman. His knitted scarf has red sparkles in the wool.

Advent Calendar. Each day you pull out one ornament from the box and arrange it on the inside to create a nativity scene.

Jewellery Christmas Tree. This is another item I have blogged about. Made using broken jewellery, etc. - anything sparkly. The photo really doesn't do it justice.

Putz Houses- this item was a Mini Club workshop this year (2016) taught by Jackie. It sits inside a frame and can be hung on the wall, or sits on a shelf. 

This is my latest project, which I made this week. So much fun, I had the kids making them on the first day of their school holidays, but then just had to have a go myself. So easy, you can find templates on line - use colouring pages, embroidery templates, any kind of picture that takes your fancy really. Trace the item onto card, then fill it in with sequins and/or glitter. Pop it in a frame and you have some great looking artwork for the wall.

NB: You don't have to limit yourself to Christmas themed items.

Happy Holidays everyone, and stay safe.