Christmas in July

Howdy Everyone!


I'm joining Deb at Debbie-Dabble Christmas for CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!  Why not head over there and check it out?! You can get loads of fun ideas for Christmas, which isn't that far away!  The more the merrier!

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Until I can get myself organized (sigh!), I'm going to share with you several of my favorites from Pinterest.  These are ideas that I'm really excited about trying myself.

Glass blocks, white/clear Christmas mini-lights, a little paint or vinyl...

Source: fivewhites.blogspot.com via Joy on Pinterest

Fabric Ornaments...

 

Source: kaboodle.com via Joy on Pinterest

Cool designs drawn & glittered on ornaments...

Source: imgfave.com via Joy on Pinterest

I'm also linking up with Bunny Jean's Wednesday Bunny Hop Party.  Bunny's a super lady and has a great blog.

Until next time, take care and God Bless!!!

Sundays with Santa - Felt Santa Pillow

I found this felt Santa pillow on Pinterest tonight.  There's a pattern provided, and directions on the website.  I may try to make this a bit smaller, for an ornament.  Santa's face is sooo cute, don't you think!

Source: bhg.com via Joy on Pinterest

Sharing this with Maureen's Sundays with Santa at Yuletide Seasonings!  Why not go on over and share your own Santa favorites?


Take care and God Bless!

Deck the Halls Friday & Pinning and Singing Weekend Party

This is my first time linking to Tinsel & Co.'s Deck the Halls Friday.  Thanks for having me!

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I found this sweet little felt ornament on Pinterest the other night. 

It has "Christmastime" written all over it!

Source: beautyineverything.com via Joy on Pinterest

 

I think I might try my hand at making some of these for our tree this year.  There are a few other ornaments that I want make that I found there.  That's what's so great about Pinterest - so many wonderful ideas available!

I'm also linking with Natasha's Pinning and Singing Weekend Party.


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For my song, here's one I grew up with...
There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays by Perry Como. 
It brings back lots of great memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas!



Take care and God Bless!

Christmas SewAlong

This will be sew much fun!!!  Make sure you sign up at SewHappy.Me in order to get the patterns, 1 each week for 7 weeks!  The 8th week we'll receive instructions for making the Christmas bunting with the 7 blocks.

Click this link for all the particulars:  Christmas SewAlong!

Linking with Debbiedoo's Newbie Party on Mondays.



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Merry Christmas!

XoXoXo

Homemade Christmas Ornaments by Barb Brocaw

Hi All,

It's never too early to start thinking CHRISTMAS!  Here are a few ideas from Barb Brocaw at The Admin Family Library at MyFamily.com.  There are so many wonderful people here, generously sharing their talents.  If you're into Paint Shop Pro (PSP) or Photo Shop, you might want to check out this site.  You have to ask to belong, tho' and log on, but it's worth it! 

Cable-Knit Ornament

Paisley Gem Ornaments

Picture Frame Ornament

Salt-Dough Snowflake Ornaments

Seashell Ornament

Have fun!

XoXoXo

GIVEAWAY AT MEYER IMPORTS

If you like lots of sparkle, hop on over to Meyer Imports for a chance at some of their beautiful german glitter crystals! 

This giveaway is for this week only!

XoXoXo

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CROCHETED SNOWFLAKES!

Hey everyone!  I just have to share this with you.

I ran across these simply gorgeous crocheted snowflakes through an email I received from Hooked on Crochet from All Free Crochet this morning!  You aren't going to believe the detail in the threadwork!  The photo is from her Snowcatcher blog.


photo by Deborah Atkinson


Here's the link to her blog, where she generously shares her patterns:

http://snowcatcher.blogspot.com/2010/01/snowflake-monday_11.html

Deborah Atkinson is her name and she also has a website for her photography.  She is indeed a gifted artist!  If you'd like to see some of her beautiful photos, please click this link:

http://snowcatcher.smugmug.com/

I hope you enjoy these two sites as much as I do.  I'm off to try my hand at this awesome snowflake!!!  If/when I get it completed, I'll post a picture of the finished product.  But, don't hold your breath! LOL!

XoXoXo

Christmas Boxes - Printables

Mirose has posted some templates for several Christmas boxes, including blanks that you can paint, add fabric to, or whatever.  Check out her blog here:  http://www.canalblog.com/cf/fe/tb/?bid=692591&pid=19412172. 

Twice Lovely Giveaway!!!

Ann Marie at Twice Lovely is giving away a SUPER PRISM ART PROJECT.  Click the link to view details and enter!  The drawing will be Oct 29, 2010.

http://twicelovely.blogspot.com/2010/10/damask-dresser-and-artograph-projector.html

Entertain Exchange: Haunting Halloween Candle Holders - DIY

Here's a link for a super, frugal Halloween decorating idea!  Great idea Susan, very creative!

Entertain Exchange: Haunting Halloween Candle Holders - DIY

Craft with Confidence: Sock Monkey Tutorial

Craft with Confidence: Sock Monkey Tutorial

Here's a link for a tutorial on making the familiar sock monkey, with a twist!  It doesn't have to be brown, white, and orangish-red!  Cute idea and great tutorial!  Thanks Vivian!

These would make great Christmas presents!

XoXoXo

Joy