Monday, 24 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 12 - Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas

For the final day I thought I would share with you an image of our magical tree. All the decorations that have been featured in the 12 days are all hanging on this tree with a unique collection of many vintage and Disney decorations. I also took a few close ups, so enjoy and I wish you all a Merry Christmas.







Sunday, 23 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 11


White Dove Decoration

This decoration is once again so simple and effective to make and yet it is also so versatile as you could also use this as a decoration throughout the year.

Materials Needed:

Wooden Dove
White paint - highly recommend Annie Sloan paint for a perfect finish
Bell
Ribbon

This is the last of the decorations with only one more day to go which will complete the 12 days of Christmas.


Saturday, 22 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 10


Star Decoration

So finding 12 ideas leading up to Christmas can be a bit overwhelming and therefore I have borrowed an idea from my sister's tree for day 10 and I think it looks fabulous and once again so simple to make.

Materials Needed:

Flat wooden star decoration
Festive paper
Pearl gems
Ribbon

Friday, 21 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 9


Christmas Angel

This beautiful Christmas angel will look perfect either at the top of the tree or hanging as a decoration below and once again very simple to make!

Materials Needed:
Peg - with a round end (to be used as the head)
Lace
Wings - either cut your own or use a die cut
Gold Ring - Amazon
Gold string
Glue gun


Thursday, 20 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 8


Vintage Gift Bags

Make your gift extra special by placing it in a paper bag that has been decorated with vintage imagery and lace. It will look so pretty that they won't even want to undo it to see what's inside!

Materials Needed:
Brown Paper Bag
Printed Vintage Imagery
Bits of fabric and lace
Buttons
Small Peg
Ribbons
Glue Gun

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 7


Photo Decorations

These decorations make the perfect gift for someone or if not a gift you can decorate your tree with the memories of loved ones.

Materials Needed:

Plain Wooden Decorations - Bauble Shape
Photo cut to shape of the decoration
Glossy Accents - this will create the glazed look over the top of the decoration
Ribbon

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

12 Days of Christmas: Day 6


Fabric Heart Decoration

These can be hung anywhere around the house and not just on the tree. Also you can make lots of them in lots of different fabrics to match home decor for the holidays.

Materials Needed:
2 x colours of fabric - 1 pattern/1 plain works best
Merry Christmas Ribbon from Next
Needle and Thread
Stuffing