Joyeux Noel

I have been playing in my studio and I had fun putting together this little box of treasures.

I started by covering a small box with Joyeux Noel paper.

I added some puffy stars that I always have fun making along with some white jingle bells,
a crown earring and a fabric piece.

I also put in a white gauze flower pin and some tinsel candy canes.

Next I added one of my stickers that I won several months ago...

A piece of fabric that I had rubber stamped with ice skates and snow flakes

A french inspired tag

I knew it wouldn't be complete without some punched snowflakes and doves

This is my favorite piece...I made this tag and added some swarovski crystals where
the "berries" should be. I will say for future reference...glitter and THEN add the crystals..
not the other way around.. :)

At the very bottom of the box are two fabric frenchy tags.

This is the box all wrapped up. Yep, once again Sandi got things upside down. I had to stand
on my head to read the Joyeux Noel on the wrapping paper. ha ha!

The gorgeous paper...

I had fun doing this and after Christmas I might just make another one for a giveaway.

What do you think? Would you be interested? I am always running behind, but hey
you could use it for next year.

JOYEUX NOEL everyone!!

They said "I DO!"

My handsome nephew Justin,  married his beautiful fiance on Saturday and you could
certainly feel  that love  was in the air. They are so sweet together and I truly
believe that God has blessed this union.

I fell in love with the bouquets and Katelyn's dress!

They both struggled not to cry. They did tear up a bit, but quickly recovered and
got on with getting married. :)

 It was cold and breezy when we were outside taking pictures and I found me some shivering
 bridesmaids. lol

I just want to say that I have never really been a fan of the color red, but these cranberry red
dresses and bouquets were gorgeous!!

{My niece LaShawn is on the far left. Her brother is the handsome groom}

Fun times! Mason {young lady  in gray} and Chandler {young man right next to the groom} are my
niece and nephew also. All siblings to the groom. Such a beautiful family!!

Santa Justin was trying to find that garter and he eventually succeeded.  This was so fun. When it was
time to do this, all the groomsmen put on santa hats and dark glasses and they carried Justin down the
 stairs to the floor below where the reception was. Katelyn's brother threw her over his shoulder and
 took her down and sat her in a chair. I hear that Justin knew this was going to happen, but Katelyn
 didn't, but she was fine with it.  *giggle*

Gorgeous bride along with my niece LaShawn.

Told you I loved the bouquet didn't I?? Yep , here it is again. 

Bridesmaids shoes and bouquet

I took so many photos , but I figured you all didn't want to see 300, so I pared them down.

 We had such a busy weekend. My little granddaughter had a ballet recital on Friday evening
that we drove two hours to get to. Then we spent the night with son and family and drove
 three hours to the wedding Saturday.  We spent the night and came home today, but it was
an amazing and beautiful weekend!! We even capped it off by driving along the Lake Erie
shoreline, got out of the car and I took a few pics. It was just a hop and a skip away from
 our motel. :)
What did you do over the weekend?? :)

Aged silver, vintage ornies and Christmas

Amidst the chaos and noise this week I managed to get a little Christmas decorating done.

I always incorporate my vintage silver ornaments and am constantly on the lookout for
unique ones that I don't already have.

My Heywood Wakefield hutch all decked out for the holidays.

Crosses, candles, ornies etc.

Pretty candles that will glow beautifully in the dusk of the evening

vintage pinecones and ornies

I LOVE vintage silver also

REJOICE...the Savior is born!!

Angels we have heard on high ♪♫♪

Decor on top of the hutch

I feel like I am on a merry-go-round that never stops to let me off for a bit,
but God is good and I am looking forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior.
I hope that you are too.
Merry Christmas!
 

Was it worth it??? {Update on items for sale}

{UPDATE: several of you have contacted me wanting to purchase items , but some 
of you do not have your email linked up to your blog so there is no way for me to
 contact you. Please link your email  up to your blog or email me directly...the link is
 on my profile page here on my blog. I feel bad when I can't get ahold of you}

I kinda felt like I was getting ready for a wedding...you know...a big production.

Sewing, gluing, painting, creating, glittering, printing, cutting,scrunching, packaging...
for days weeks on end and then

POOF...

It is  over with...done...fanito!

I am one tired lady and I have decided that once a year is about all of this that I can handle. ha!
{Kudos to you who do this every week or even more...my hats off to you!!}

I got many, many compliments on how nice my treasures were and some people even
purchased an item or two.

But when you get right down to it...did I sell very much??

I sold a few of the burlap bags and several stockings
{but still have some left}

 
...a few candles and ornies

 one of these Eiffel towers sold

the star boxes didn't sell...two cloches did

I think I sold maybe three sets of candles at $ 6.00 a set...all my number tags went except one set.

I didn't sell any of the old tart tin glitter ornies, {I think they were $6 each}
 but I did sell some of the music ornies with angels on.

All three paper trees sold

a few nests sold 

some music sheet angel wings sold, the beautiful white script ones didn't 

Sold one bottle , none of the cabinet cards, none of the scrabble tile sayings etc.

...so the million dollar question is:

was it worth it???

Well...I am not sure.  If I wouldn't have had two
ladies that purchased a lot from me, then I would 
say it was iffy at best. Do I want to do it again
next year?   Time will tell. I suppose there is something
to be said for hanging in there year after year and
hoping my  "style"  grows on people.  Also, am I pricing
too cheap? I know I am not pricing too expensive. 

Lots of questions, but all in all it was still a 
great day. I met many wonderful people and chatted
up a storm with them! ha! Here's to small town living!!

{Note: If you see anything you want to purchase give me a 
shout out as I just may have it left} 

Working my fingers to the bone!

I am still here..really I am!! I realize it has been two weeks since I posted , but I have
been a busy little beaver. Trying to get ready for the holiday bazaar that I am in
on Saturday. Ready or not here I come!! lol

I found this pretty burlap at JoAnn Fabric so purchased a bit of it to make some stockings.

I loved embellishing these burlap bags ~

I made all kinds of tags...these are just a few.

You would think that my theme this year is angel wings because I sure seem to have a lot of
different versions and it wasn't even planned. 

Lovely candles waiting for a new home...or two...or three...

More burlap stockings in cream...my favorite!

I thought I would also include some scrunchy ribbon in case someone is interested.

These nests turned out cuter than they appear. They are covered in white tinsel glitter and look so sparkly.

Candles with Jeanne D Arc paper...who doesn't need another candle?? I know I LOVE
candles so if these don't sell I won't feel bad at all. :)

I also made some ornies/hang tags out of vintage flash card numbers.
I thought they turned out rather neat looking.

I am off again...much to do before Saturday hits so I must keep these fingers
moving. I am afraid if they stop they will never start again. ha!!