Monday, November 21, 2011

Feeling crafty

I've had a surge of creativity over the past week. I haven't much to show for it, but the juices are flowing nonetheless.

We did manage to sneak in some crafting time last week, in between homework and a big school project. We started with these cute fabric owl ornaments.



You can go here for the owl tutorial and pattern.


We always spend a lot of time cutting out paper snowflakes this time of year, to make up for the lack of real snowflakes down here in the South. I found a great tutorial on these 3D snowflakes which are too cute and don't leave behind the scrappy mess that typical snowflakes do. Paper snowflake tutorial here.

We are just practicing and getting warmed up for some more crafts in the coming weeks. Last year I was knee deep in creating linen and burlap ornaments {here}.



This year I'd like to stick with something that my little helper can work on too, as she's quite the artist {and she loves doing projects with mom}. ☺




I spend a lot of time here during the season, pulling vintage clip art and images for gift wrap and crafts. Karen has the greatest stuff, including the simple burlap texture image below, which I added the 'noel' to via picnik.


Pinterest has been a great 'DIY' source for me so far this year. Below are a few things I'm hoping to try in the coming weeks:














































Are you feeling inspired and/or crafty yet while getting in gear for the holidays? Please share any great sources for inspiration and things you've made in prep for the holidays.

xo~
Tricia

7 comments:

  1. Lots of great craft ideas. I always get crafty this time of year too!

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  2. So many beautiful and craft ornament ideas! Your owls are adorable!!!

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  3. I might just manage the driftwood tree - you have cheered me with these happy handmade things, a world away from tinsel!

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  4. Hello Trisha~I'm b-a-c-k to makin' my visits (finally)! I just wanted to take a minute at this season of renewed hope and gratitude to personally thank you for your visits and kind words, especially with the loss of my kitty Angel. I wish I could convey to you how much your continued friendship means to me. You're always so generous to share a big part of
    your hearts passion through your wonderful posts. I look forward
    to each and every visit. I've no
    doubt we've got a lot more blogging fun in store for us.

    Your creative juices are flowin'. Those Christmas balls wrapped in print are so simple and yet so very clever. The glitter was the perfect added touch. I like using music sheets in my crafting as well. thanks for sharing so many ideas for our holiday endeavors.

    Sweet wishes,
    Sara


    Sweet Wishes,
    Sara

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  5. I love it when the craft mood strikes! I've been feeling a desire to make things myself...but alas, cards are all I make these days. :)

    Happy Thanksgiving to you tomorrow!

    xo,
    Lins

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  6. Love these simple decorations...might have to get the glue gun out....and a glass of wine for sure :)

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~Tricia

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