Five on Friday

A busy week in the craft room having fun.  Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Mamas Mercantile.  I have so far resisted putting on the Christmas music but its not far off.  I have been browsing several books and magazines and found some stunning tree decorations that I thought would make beautiful gift toppers.  A mix of styles but each beautiful so I have had some fun this week making toppers for my gifts.

 

One

 

Victorian Style Paper Fan

 

 

These were fun to make using some vintage style scrapbook paper and than a variety of embellishments used such as feathers, pearl strands, bows and mini cones.

 

Two

 

Lace Nosegay Ornament

 

 

They look so pretty and detailed and yet are quite simple to make.  Stitch along the top of lace and gather into a tight circle, once the lace is arranged embellish as desired.  I added some sparkly roses, pearl strands feathers and had some real fun with them.  They will look impressive on the top of a gift and then on a tree.

 

 

Three

 

Lavender Ball Ornament

 

 

I actually used some of the lavender that I dried from our garden which pleased me.  A circle of tulle is filled with lavender tied with a ribbon and little flowers and pearl strands added.

 

Four

 

Wooden Ornaments

 

 

A selection that my husband has cut out and painted.  Christmas stamps used and burlap used for bows.  Natural twine for hanging them and oddments to embellish.  Simple but effective.  Names stamped onto some to make them more personal.

 

Five

 

Jingle Bells

 

 

Finally some Christmas ribbon tied onto some large bells for the children.  Transfers added to them but their are endless  ways to enhance a bell just add bits and pieces and see what develops.  I have had some great fun with them.

 

I am once again joining the lovely Amy for the Friday link up lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/ Hope you will pop over and enjoy some fun posts.

 

See you soon.