Wednesday, 4 December 2019

Oh my stars...and a wreath!!

Hello friends!! So, December is marching along already and I am pleased to say that all my Christmas cards have been made so I have been industrious making little gifts for my colleagues. I started this years ago and have, so far, managed to make something different each year. 

While browsing on pinterest I came across lolly sticks projects so decided to make some hanging stars, decorated in different ways using bits and pieces that I had been "saving"!! I also discovered many, many wooden curtain rings so decided to make something with them.

This is what happened...


I painted the sticks with pearly paint, glued them together in formation and then decorated, each one a little differently. The curtain ring I crocheted using this tutorial and simply added some snowflake buttons, a bow and some red sparkly glitter domes.

They happen to be perfect for the current challenges at Allsorts #548, Christmas gifts and Fab 'n Funky are Anything but a card

I haven't shared any photos lately so this is what I have been up to...an evening out with my lovely friend Kim to an audience with  Anton du Beke...get me!!



 and some lovely crisp walks. The dogs come back with frosty legs and have to thaw out!!


That is all for now, I am back tomorrow, so see you then xx




20 comments:

Julie B said...

Fab festive makes Sarah. I haven't even been in the loft to get my decs out, not felt like it.
Get you being all coy with Anton, bet you were excited to be having your photo taken really. :)

Inkyfingers said...

Wow, Sarah - you are a woman of so many talents! I love these gorgeous decorations and the white tree you have them on is so lovely too. Get you with the rich and famous!!! I hope you had a good evening.
Hugs
Carol x

Lynne said...

Fabulous little gifts Sarah, loving the gingham bows and I'm amazed you manage to think of something different every year! x

Claire said...

How nice to give a homemade gift, lucky work colleagues as these are so sweet and festive. Is Antons book any good Sarah? x

meg said...

these are brilliant tree decorations Sarah, love the traditional colours and themes, may have to " steal" your idea

Pat said...

Beautiful Christmas gifts Sarah all so jolly and bright. Also thanks for sharing them with us at Fab’n’Funky this week.

Pat xx

Michelle said...

Wow Sarah - you have been busy and these are so lovely - your colleagues will adore these. Lovely photo of you too! Michelle x

Chrissy said...

I LOVE your sweet decorations Sarah, how clever,I love your lolly stick stars and well done crocheting, my Nana told me years and years ago that I was unteachacle for that talent, and she was correct, and what a great photo of you and your friend..

Luv CHRISSYxx

cotnob said...

These are fabulous Sarah, wonderful gifts for your colleagues. Great photograph, you must have had a lovely evening. We had a very frosty walk with Ramsey this morning, it was still white when we went out at 9:30!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Rachel Webber said...

Ooh, I love these decorations! Thank you for sharing with us at Fab 'n' Funky.

Rachel DT

Carol S. said...

OMG!!! These decorations are so sweet and love the detail. Your friends are so lucky to receive them. Great photo with Anton!! Hugs, Carol S.xx

Kathleen said...

What a very novel idea, they look really great, could be awkward to wrap though, great ribbon and images.
Thank you for joining our 'Christmas Gifts' challenge at Allsorts.

Kath x

brenda said...

So pretty and so resourceful Sarah, I do hope Wills appreciates the outdoor decorations although I figure that was for the purpose of the pic. Thanks so much for sharing and joining us at Allsorts challenge.

B x

Linby said...

I do love it when someone takes the time to make me a homemade gift and these look wonderful, lucky recipients. Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts.
Lynn
DT

Pop's Cards said...

These look great I love the red with the colours of the sticks, there's something traditional about red hugs Pops x

Lynne in NI said...

These are lovely Sarah, bet your workmates will be delighted!
What a fab photo, you look so delighted to have your pic taken with the lovely Anton!

Brenda said...

I love getting these little peeks into you life. Lucky colleagues, your ornies are wonderful and look at you, using up that stash!

Pat K said...

Wow..these are gorgeous! Very creative and sure to be treasured. Loved the pics. xx

Lena said...

These are Merry and Bright and just perfect little gifts for friends, colleagues and relatives. Way to go, my friend! You did a wonderful on these ornaments.
Hugs,
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

These are gorgeous Sarah! Love the lil' crocheted wreath, that is incredibly clever and cool!! Your workmates are sure to love these hun. Gorgeous Christmas gifts. Hugs, Wends xoxo (Love your pics too!)