Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Displaying Christmas Cards



I have been having trouble the last couple years with what to do with my Christmas cards.  I like to display them but don't want to put them all over a table top or mantle.  I have looked at card "trees" but never really want to shell the money out for one and don't have an empty spot to place one.  This year I found this Pinup Wreath on the Martha Stewart Website.  It is adorable and the perfect solution for me.  It was inexpensive and easy to make, I highly suggest it as a seasonal display for your Christmas Cards.


This is how mine turned out.  I bought a smaller wooden embroidery hoop because I didn't think we would get enough cards to fill out the big one.  Boy was I wrong I have cards stacked underneath each other.  I should have known not to go against Martha and buy a small hoop since it wouldn't have room on the inside for multiple cards, there is barely room for two on mine.  Next year I will tear this one apart and use a larger hoop to make room for all of our cards.  But I will say that I don't suggest alternating clips in and out as their instructions indicate.  I suggest doing one clip in and two out.  Even with a large hoop you will loose valuable card space if you alternate every other.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Homemade Gift #4

My final homemade gift this year was one of the popular feathered headbands.  This is one item I have been noticing in stores and online.  I had a feeling that it was something I could make at a fraction of a price and personalized for the exact person.  I then saw directions for it on the Martha Stewart website and instantly knew I wanted to make one.  I am thrilled with the outcome and it is the perfect gift for a special friend who has fabulous style.  I can't pull this one off but love it so much that I am considering making myself a smaller more understated version.  For the directions on Martha Stewart's website you can go here go to get them.