in the hustle and bustle of end of year celebrations, end of school activities and the Christmas lead up, it was important to me, hosting our very own family Christmas for the first time to hand make at least something to share. Did you? maybe a decoration for your home, a gift for family and friends, a Christmas table decoration or just some therapy for yourself?
We hosted my husbands complete family, yes they all travelled down to our little island at the bottom of the world and the weather was perfect for our plans. We had the most memorable few days, that we will all treasure…
For the first time since I can remember I did not make a hand made teacher present and felt so guilty that I gave her one of my pattern samples instead..she didn't know that I didn't make it just for her :) and loved it…
For our Christmas table I made many of my Festivity stockings and hung them on a dead tree branch on the table.
The ladies’ were filled with lovely perfume, the teens with lip gloss and the tinies with fruit tingles..
I printed some paper with a design I had done and folded and filled them with scratchies and napkins, unfortunately it wasn't our day to win the jackpot!
The table was easily dressed with a roll of white paper for covering, then a strip of brown paper down the centre. Some fresh ivy from the neighbours fence (woops, don't tell), and some glittery bits sprinkled… add a few sparkly baubles and bells from my studio collection and I think it looked pretty special for not too much expense..
I was also lucky enough to receive some stitched gifts from special friends and people in my life and these gifts, made with thought and love are the special ones.. These were from my friend JO – a treasure….
So, did you have a stitchy Christmas? I do hope it was special for you all…
hugs from
Helen
Very pretty. No stitched Christmas for me this year but next year there will be loads for sure.
Posted by: Michele | January 15, 2012 at 11:09 PM
Your xmas decor looks stunning & absolutely love the 'handmades'. Love your blog & am a regular follower ... thanks!
Posted by: Erica | January 14, 2012 at 07:16 AM
Hi Helen. Happy New Year. :)
Your Christmas table looked absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: sandra parsons | January 14, 2012 at 07:12 AM
You did such a great job with the table. What a great memory you made for everyone!
Posted by: Linda Winters | January 14, 2012 at 05:08 AM
what a wonderful experience to have the entire family together! The photos are beautiful!
Posted by: Anna | January 14, 2012 at 03:32 AM
Table looks gorgeous and looks like everyone had a good time putting it all together.
L,A-
Posted by: Alice Ihnen | January 14, 2012 at 03:31 AM
That is such a beautiful table setting!
Posted by: Lucy | January 14, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Shame I didn't get a winning scratchie for you :-) Glad you lie the ornies I made.
Hugs
Jo
Posted by: Jo in Tas | January 13, 2012 at 09:11 PM
Your table looks so lovely and as you csay - not too much expense - love the bob bons!!
Posted by: susan | January 13, 2012 at 08:35 PM
That setting looks GREAT. You went into a lot of nice trouble : o )
Posted by: Sarah | January 13, 2012 at 07:17 PM
What a pretty table setting.
Posted by: Leeanne | January 13, 2012 at 06:25 PM