Christmas Music ~ Fairy Tale of New York

Christmas craft Tutorial ~ Felt Baubles

Wouldn't you love some of these lovely vintage look felt baubles for your tree?   Well now you can because the talented Bugs and fishes has kindly drawn up a tutorial that you can find on her blog HERE

Christmas Craft Tutorial ~ Glitter Ornaments

Isn't this glitter ball ornament just stunning?  It's been created by Greenbeans's Crafterole and you too can make them using her tutorial HERE

Christmas Craft Tutorial ~ Snow Globes

Look at these beautiful vintage style snowglobes made by  Well Worn

The tutorial can be found HERE

Christmas Crafts ~ Quilled Snowflakes

These intricate snowflakes are made from rolled papers.  The art form is called quilling and these ones were made by Crafting Creatures.  You can read more about them and find the link to a snowflake template HERE

Christmas Gifts

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart. 

To a customer, service. 

To all, charity. 

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect.

Christmas Music ~ O holy Night ~ Celtic Woman

Christmas Crafts ~ Christmas Tree Cards

Don't you just love the deep red  and the coordinated backing paper used on this Christmas card made by Jill over at Christmas Pie Crafts

Christmas Music ~ It's Christmas ~Owl City

Christmas Craft tutorial ~ Snowman Card

I love this snowman card by Theresa at Crafting The web.  You can see here tutorial HERE

Christmas Music ~ Joseph's Lullaby

Yummy faux Christmas Pudding ~ Sparrow Primatives

Isn't this Christmas pud realistic.  It has been created by Sparrow Primatives and would look amazing as part of your Christmas decorations.  you can purchase one HERE

Ribbon Christmas Tree necklaces and hangers

These are the ribbon trees I have been working on.  There are the larger hanger ones for tree and house decoration and the tiny necklace ones which at just over 1.5" are a fidely task to say the least.
The necklaces are created using Swarovski crystals and can be created in any colour you would like.

You can purchase them HERE in my Christmas Store

Christmas Card~ Tip Top Toppers

Here is another great Christms card from Ruth at TIP TOP TOPPERS

You can see other cards I have featured from her HERE

Christmas Crafts ~ Little Glass Angels

These beautiful little angels from Diomo Glass Gifts would look beautiful on anyones tree or hung in a window.

Available to purchase HERE

Christmas Salt Dough Nativity Set

 This salt dough Nativity set consists of the full set of nativity characters and Jesus too (maybe he is camera shy!) Each figure is painted in acrylic paint and then coated with varnish to ensure they will be strong for many Christmases to come.

 The figures can also be supplied as blanks for you to paint or as varnished blanks.  They can also be painted to match your decor colour scheme, eg, earth tones, blues etc.

The nativity set can be purchased HERE

Christmas music ~ Carol Of The Bells

Hydrangea Wreaths

Hydrangeas can be dried and then used to make Christmas wreaths and table centres at christmas.  You can spray them gold or silver and they make the most stunning decorations.

Full instructions for drying Hydrangeas can be found HERE

What a great excuse to drink wine!  You can make a cork wreath like this one made by  DIY Gadgets

Christmas Story Bracelet

Bible Story Bracelet ~ Christmas Story Bracelet  The Nativity story bracelet is a beautiful way of retelling the Christmas story.  A story told in words and beads. The bracelet is made up with gem stones, fresh water pearls, Bali silver Charms and swarovski crystals.

The bracelet is presented in a gift box which also contains a card with illustration and a Christmas poem  telling the story of the Nativity.  The rear of the card features the code breaker that tells you what the beads mean.
As with all of the bible story bracelets, it can be made up in a size to suit the recipient.  Just email or telephone your requirement
The fastening is a lobster clasp and an  extender chain meaning that the bracelet can grow with you.

Should you be looking for a bracelet featuring a story or bible passage that is not currently available, then please contact me using the details on the contact page and I'll be happy to make one up for you.

Please allow up to 14 days for delivery as each bracelet is made to order.

You can order them HERE

Christmas Craft Tutorial ~ Sweetie Box

Everyone loves Sweets and this great idea for a Christmas gift is very easy to do following the tutorial HERE

Christmas Music ~ Welcome To Our World

Christmas Nativity Decorations

I showed you this set of Christmas Tree decorations earlier this week and am happy to say that they are now on my shop available to order.

HERE

Christmas Music ~ Mary Did You Know?

Christmas Craft Tutorial ~ The Nativity ~ Block Style

This is perhaps my favourite version of the Nativity that I have discovered.  This one was made by The Roeckers family for a church craft weekend and the simplicity and style speak volumes.  I love it.  You too can have one as the tutorial is on their blog 

Featured Artisan ~ Booties By Dannie ~ Crochet Nativity

This beautiful detailed Crochet Christmas Nativity has been created by Booties By Dannie.

Christmas Film ~ An Angel Gets Her Wings

Christmas Crafts Tutorial ~ Tin punched Christmas Light Shades

These wonderful tin punched fairy light shades can be created using the tutorial on Gingerbread Snowflakes