Well, in the meanwhile... I thought I'd show you another little goody I came up with.
I have an old embroidery hoop of my grandma's. It used to be in active service when I did counted cross-stitch. But, not so much since my kids have been out of diapers. Yep. That's a long time. I saw it sitting on a shelf the other day, and wondered what I could do with it.
Immediately, I thought of my old hymnal, and wondered if I could combine the two old items -- but the hymnal pages were a little too small to fit in the hoop. Plus, they would've ripped so easily. THIS ORNAMENT actually ended up being my inspiration. I might make these Christmas tree ornaments some day, but for now, I cut trees out (using a cookie cutter) for another purpose.
I stretched red wrapping paper over my hoop, and tightened the top hoop up. I tucked the edges behind the hoop, so they don't show at all. <I thought I might cut the raw edge with decorative scissors, but I like the edge hidden. It gives a more finished look.>
I cut some trees cut out of hymnal pages, outlined them with Elmer's glue, and sprinkled on some Buffalo snow flakes. I glued two trees to my framed wrapping paper, tied a little red and white twine bow on, and taa-daa. Easy-peasy. Oh, I know it's nothing fancy, or difficult. But, guess what? It didn't cost me a cent. And... it looks pretty hanging above my stove.
I couldn't resist stringing up some extra Christmas tree cut-outs with more baker's twine, sprinkling on a few Buffalo snow flakes, and hanging them at the patio door. Simple.
There's no real snow at our house yet -- and that's okay with me. I can wait... I wouldn't want anything to slow down my shopping schedule!!! *wink*
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Hello Sally,
ReplyDeleteWell, my friend, you've created another lovely something out of an heirloom. What a precious way to use your grandmother's embroidery hoop! I love it! And I like your hymnal trees glittered up too. Those hymnals are getting a lot of mileage; fabulous!
Thanks so much for sharing another fantabulous creation at my HOME and enjoy the rest of your week.
Christmas blessings,
Sandi
That truly is the question! And tomorrow....I'm shopping! I love the little trees hanging from the baker's twine!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and wonderful day!
karianne
I like what you did with your embroidery hoop a lot. Do you remember when they had (probably still do) very small hoops for crafting. I think this idea would look sweet as ornaments on a tree as well.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the way your incorporated music in your embroidery hoop. Great projects. I'm popping over from Claudia's Favorite Things Saturday. I can certainly understand getting so wrapped with with craft projects that time just gets away from us so quickly.
ReplyDeleteSandy -- I was much more into crafting this year than shopping, I must say. The time did get away from me, and I did have to do a little scrambling at the end. But, I'm all done now. It's all good. Have a Merry Christmas -- and thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love what you've done, so charming!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you stopped by.
DeleteThis is lovely! What a neat idea. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, Sally.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in this week and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
xo
Claudia
What a lovely idea. Also the tree ornaments themselves are nice. Merry Christmas. Regula
ReplyDeleteHoping you and yours have a wonderful day together to celebrate the meaning of Christmas ~ faith, family and friends.
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