Readers,
I’ll be taking a nice long break from Nibs to enjoy our son while he’s home from Prague. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Posting will resume Monday, January 15, 2018.
Warm regards,
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Christmas
Christmas Craft #33- 1 Box 3 Ways
One simple brown craft box is made over three ways.
#1. French Laundry Ribbon- (top) Laundry ribbon initially was used to monogram a person’s clothing or linens. Here the ribbon adds a nice personal touch for the recipient. The final flourish- tuck in some nandina berries and leaves.
#2. Embroidered Lid-(middle) Use a pencil to lightly draw out a letter or other design. Then take a yarn needle and thimble (this helps to push the needle through) and begin making holes. Erase pencil lines. Thread needle and do a back stitch.
#3. Pearl Shell Buckle- (bottom) Slip wide ribbon under and over the buckle’s center part. Fasten ends underneath box with clear tape. Cut any extra ribbon that shows.
(Photos- Martha Browne)
Note- Craft boxes, embroidery thread and sewing supplies can be found at Hobby Lobby. Check eBay for buckle and etsy for monogrammed ribbon.
Christmas Craft #32- Hat Mold Wreath
A wooden hat mold usually has two parts…one being the ring. I couldn’t help but envision it as a wreath. And because the ring is thick it has the perfect spot for placing an object like my donkey paperweight.
(Photo- Martha Browne)
Christmas Craft #31- Card Display
I love Christmas cards and every year I try to find a creative place to display them. This time I chose our mudroom where I’ve tucked a few favorites into the shutter slats.
(Photo- Martha Browne)
Christmas Craft #30- Sweet Gum Seed Pods
Not sure how other people feel about sweet gum tree seed pods but I’m forever complaining about raking them up or picking them out of donkey hoofs. But I must admit they don’t look too bad in a dome tied with Christmas ribbon.
(Photo- Martha Browne)
Christmas Craft #29- ‘One Man’s Trash…
…Is Another Man’s Treasure.’
An old metal trash can with faded snow scene becomes an impromptu container for leyland crypress, magnolia and nandina berries.
(Photo- Martha Browne)
Christmas Craft #28- Reuse Photos For Cards
After the summer’s photo exhibit, I ended up with quite a few extra prints including these of my niece’s daughter. Instead of letting them languish in a drawer, I decided to reuse them. A trip to Hobby Lobby yielded some card stock & envelopes, holiday stickers and a glue stick. A half hour later I had this year’s Christmas cards.
(Photo- Martha Browne)
