Sunday, November 30, 2008

Christmas Crafting

I did find some crafting time this morning. I feel like it has been a very long time since I've truly sat down to work on anything. I have several holiday ideas floating around in my head. Who knows if I'll get them all out! My sister requested I hold a Christmas Craft Day with her. That will be coming up in a few weeks and I think we will do a few of these projects so, Shelley - if you want to be surprised - no peeking!

I found plain plastic icicle shaped ornaments at the Dollar Tree. A box of 6 for $1! Some glitter, glue, and embellishment turn them into sparkly Christmas decor.

While I had the glitter out I glittered up an antique skeleton key and added some foof. I love the way the glitter gets a natural tarnish as time passes. The Happy Holidays postcard is by Vanessa Valencia.
Well I'm off to hit the books - a few more weeks left in my class and I'll have two grad courses down!


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27 comments:

  1. CharmingdesignsNovember 30, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    I love that key all glittered up!! Have fun on crafting day!! Laurie

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  2. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    dont ya just love glittered ornaments I made some yesterday!!! cant wait to see everyones christmas decor!! hugs

    toodles-
    sarah

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  3. Cape Cod Rambling RoseNovember 30, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Enjoy all your crafting time, Karla! This time next year you'll be chasing after a little one and maybe even making play-doh ornaments (I did that when my kids were tiny babies... I did most of the work, but I had them put their teensy-weensy finger prints in the playdoh, let the ornaments dry, and then I hung them on my tree ~ I still put them up on the tree every year)! =) hugs!

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  4. MonicaNovember 30, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    Love all the glittery goodness!
    Great idea for those icicles :)
    Hope you are well!!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Sugar Bear,

    I peeked! :-) Those are some awesome Christmas crafts! I really like what you did with the sheet music and the glitter icicle is fantastic! Looking forward to our craft day and don't forget I'll bring the cookies!

    Love Ya,
    Shelley

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  6. AnonymousDecember 1, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    I love anything drenched in glitter! Great work Sugar Bear!!

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  7. MurielDecember 1, 2008 at 12:44 AM

    Wow this is beautiful!!!

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  8. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueDecember 1, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    Have fun Christmas crafting Karla.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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  9. Cynthia's Cottage DesignDecember 1, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    They look beautiful Karla! I need a "crafting day" myself, I miss doing them, what fun!

    Hugs, Cynthia

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  10. The Other Side of MeDecember 1, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Hi Karla,

    Love the sparkly Christmas goodies. Glad you got some time in to craft a bit!

    Hope you are doing great.
    Tammy

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  11. JennDecember 1, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Pretty pretty! Love that glitter!
    Good for you with 2 classes down just about. How many in total?

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  12. Fete et FleurDecember 1, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    Looks like you and your sister are going to have some fun! Hope you're feeling well.

    Nancy

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  13. vintage girl at heartDecember 2, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful!!!
    What an inspiration to get myself going on some glittery fun!!!

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  14. NaturegirlDecember 2, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    You are gifted ...such inspration here! I love the idea of turning those plastic icicles into a sparkling gem!! Great ideas today!
    Thank you..will be my holiday treat to myself.

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  15. LoriDecember 2, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    oooooooooh Karla, i love what you are doing with your glitter!!! that icicle looks SO sweet:)

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  16. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    Karla,

    I think you could make anything sparkle!

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  17. roseroomnz.comDecember 3, 2008 at 1:23 AM

    Gorgeous creations Karla. Also, thanks so much for you kind words of support. They mean a lot. Rachaelxo

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  18. karlascottage.typepad.comDecember 3, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Doesn't it feel good to get time to make stuff? Glad you did, you made some pretties!

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  19. Heather ~Pretty PetalsDecember 3, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    There is nothing like a little glitter to get in the Christmas spirit don't you think? haha! love your projects Karla. xox heather

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  20. ShabbyInTheCityDecember 3, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    You are inspiring me to play! I love all the projects.
    School and pregnancy both...with Christmas on top of it...hang in there!

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  21. Britt- Sparkled Vintage CharmDecember 4, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    cute creations sweetie!! love the glittered key!! I hope you have a fabulous night!!! big hugs!! xo Britt :-)

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  22. The Little MissDecember 4, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    I love the key also!!!! Very pretty!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful projects! I especially love the glittery key. What a great idea.

    Happy holidays!

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  24. kari and kijsaDecember 6, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Nothing like glitter to make something look even more fabulous!

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!

    smiles, kari & kijsa

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  25. JeanieDecember 8, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    These are lovely and you are inspiring me! I like the idea of crafting day!

    Well, now that I'm back and the house is close to decorated, I have to get on the stick and make a few lovelies. I'm half done with snow folk like the ones on Cloth Paper Scissors last month. It's like someone dropped the glitter fairy on me and I'm all a-sparkle!

    Hugs!

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  26. cammyDecember 9, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    I'm loving the idea of a Christmas crafting day. How fun! Love all of your projects. You are so talented girlie!!

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  27. the authorDecember 10, 2008 at 4:09 AM

    I stopped at the dollar tree today and thought of you when I saw the icicles!!

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