Liz at Violet Posy, is hosting a round-up of easy and inexpensive craft ideas that you can keep for yourself or gift to others. Although I haven't ventured into the holiday crafting scene yet, I did scroll though my archives for a craft idea that I was quite pleased with. It involves a shadow box from the Dollar Store; various Christmas decorations, trinkets, etc.; vintage or new holiday cards/postcards; and a little paint and glitter. Your imagination is your friend for this craft, and it is a great project to do with your kids, friends, and family.
(my mum made the one above)
If you are wondering how I made the coloured bottle brush trees (above), I pass the torch of pride over to Sarah of The Misadventures of Mama and Jack, who is brilliantly creative, and whom I happily copied step by step. You can copy her, too, by going here. If you are smart, you will go through her archives for more evidence of her creative (and often frugal) genius...you'll be greatly inspired!
Don't forget to check out Liz' other crafty participants!!
That pink one is to die for! I picture myself sitting in one of those little white chairs! Oh my goodness...this was a great idea. Thanks for sharing! I knew you wouldn't disappoint!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Love the shadow boxes...thanks for sharing the sites :)
ReplyDeleteI. Love. The. Shadow Boxes. Those are great. I like the bottle brush trees, too. Now to find the time to make them... :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun project for my daughter & I to do during her Christmas break from school! Have you ever done a snowman shadow box?
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love the colors and the glitter with the shadow boxes!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and wonderful day!
smiles, kari & kijsa
Pretty crafts!
ReplyDeletefantastic work and your eye for detail is amazing. thank you for such a wonderful read! adding you to my blog favorites...Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply charming! I love them. How creative and unique. I love Chris' great idea!
ReplyDeleteThose are really really cute!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable. Great idea to share!
ReplyDeleteAwww shucks, thanks for the niceness. :-)
ReplyDelete(I still love this as much this year as I did last year. Maybe I can squeeze one out this year...)
What a great idea! These are adorable and look like a great activity for kids!
ReplyDeleteHI Linda!
ReplyDeleteOh they are so so sweet, I love each one! The one your Mom made is my fav, I love the colors of course too ;) and those trees are to die for pretty, Im heading over there now, thanks!!!
~ Hugs ~ Cynthia
Those are so pretty! I'm going to have to try to make one. Thanks for the links!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Ooohh... those trees look GREAT!
ReplyDeleteLove shadow boxes. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThose shadow boxes are just precious! I want to do that now. Also love the trees. I'm going to check out those instructions. Thank you for posting something I think even I might be able to accomplish!laurie
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet! I loved those wee boxes you made last year and the bottle brush trees are darling!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well, and don't worry about commenting - I know you are a busy gal with 3 kids and your marvellous blog and keeping that house of yours humming along. Isn't it mad how busy life is? And I don't even have kids!
xoxo
such fun projects!!! i totally love them!
ReplyDelete-sarah
Those are really quite lovely!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Love those shadow boxes. great idea. mishelle
ReplyDeleteThese are darling. My favorite is your mom's. LOL And your pretty little trees, love those!
ReplyDeleteCorinna www.myscrapbooklife.com
Well, I don't actually have feather trees, but I have a host of bottle brush trees.
ReplyDeleteI will be posting the house tour soon.
Oh I am so excited for Christmas! I LOVE all the glitz and glam of your shadow boxes and feather tree post below it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for always being a great source of inspiration.
Ps. I have a blog award for you over on my Newly Nesting blog - again THANKS!
You really get my creativity a scheming with all of these beautiful projects you make!!! I have a couple of awards for you if you want to stop on by.
ReplyDeleteHave a Stupendous Day!!!
Oooohhhh! Your shadow boxes are absolutely beautiful...love the glitter! I'm so going to copy you. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Thanks so much for letting all your lovely readers know about 'Thrifty Christmas'. I love your shadow boxes they are gorgeous! x
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