Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Christmas Crafting

I know I know, it's not even Thanksgiving but when it's a rainy dark day you have to keep busy inside!


Garden clean up will have to wait, so in the meantime, here are a few projects that i have started making for Christmas.  I reused the stems from the mushrooms I made to make Christmas trees.



I used some trimmings to pin on the cones 



And here are some colorful trees for Christmas...





In keeping with a vintage theme this year I started to paint some pictures inspired by old Christmas cards...


almost done with this one

What are you making today??  
Wherever you are I hope it's a great day!!!


29 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you find time for your painting. It is important to stay true to ourselves amongst the clamor of domestic responsibility. Apart from the snow, your scene could be a representation of our meadow. We had a momma and baby deer in last night. The buck was standing in the trees watching over them.

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  2. That photo of the trees is so beautiful! I love your cone trees and your painting. You're so multi-talented. I think it's smart to get started on Christmas projects now, you'll love being able to relax and enjoy them while everyone else is rushing around to get things done. :)

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  3. I love Christmas craft. Bell and I re off to a craft evening tonight. Love your clever reuse of the mushrooms. The trees look wonderful, modern and fun. Happy crafting! xo

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  4. Oh wow, that is a lovely painting, Nicole! I hope you will make more to show off in your home this Christmas. I made a Christmas card today. I was hoping to get some thanksgiving crafting in today but my idea worked better for a christmas card instead and I am happy with it. It is really gray and cold here too. Makes me thankful for the craft room.

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  5. I really like the painting too and keep coming with those fall photos, I really love them , they probably seem so normal to you but to me here in the UK they are wonderful. Jo x

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  6. Oh! How cute- I love it and I love that dear little painting (of the deer-lol). Wonderful!!!! xo Diana

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  7. Great re-use of the toadstool bases, but what I really love is your Christmas painting, it is so beautiful Nicole, you are an amazing artist. xx

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  8. Christmas crafting has to start early, just so you'll be done in time!

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  9. You ROCK...as usual, clever girl. LOVE that you are taking time for yourself, to paint! Happy Wednesday - keep up the good work! XOXO

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  10. Nicole, What a great pic of the foliage! The color is amazing. You got a really great picture in spite of the weather......Christmas is my favorite holiday.....have fun getting ready!

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  11. That first photo is really stunning, Nicole! Oh, I love your little Christmas trees - how creative you are ( I love the mushrooms, too) and your painting is so wonderful! You are so talented my friend. As for me, I just started crocheting again - a scarf with thick, nubby yarn. Hope you have a good ending to your week. A hug, xo Karen

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  12. I don't think it's too early to think about Christmas! All the stores have their trees up and decorated and it certainly puts me in the Christmas mood for sure. I really love your first photo. Those trees are sooo pretty...never seen anything like that before! and your painting just gave me a great idea for a baby quilt...I can see that picture designed into a quilt! How sweet would that be huh!
    Hugs to you....Shari

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  13. Nicole, your little Christmas are so sweet and lovely. The little deer and rabbit in your winter scene is adorable, too. Beautiful job on all!

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  14. Oh my gosh, I LOVE vintage Christmas cards. The falling snow and all the cute baby animals make me think of Snow White. So stinkin' cute.

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  15. It was a soggy sort of week, wasn't it? Love the wooly Christmas trees.

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  16. Cute trees. Love the painting! I have been getting into the Christmas spirit lately - I'm almost through with my shopping! Just need to decorate a bit and I'll be ready to just relax and have fun this season. :)

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  17. Too cute!

    When do you have the time to create, paint, garden, etc. with 3 little ones always underfoot?

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  18. Sounds like you have been busy, I really like your painting.

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  19. your trees are too clever-I love them. I really love your painting-do you sell on etsy or anywhere?
    I am hand quilting a small lap quilt-my Mom had made the top and gave it to me a couple years ago-she is now in a living facility for dimentia-hoping to get it finished in time for christmas mailing brrrr cold this morning

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  20. First of all, it is never too soon to think about Christmas! I have to hold back every day after Halloween until a "reasonable" time to pull out the decor!

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  21. I love the vintage feel of the trees and the painting is so perfect! It totally reminds me of those old cards, my mom had a ton of them, the deer is cute!!

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  22. I love the cone trees! how easy...! And so glad to see all this painting activity!!!!

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  23. Great post! Wow I love the trees.
    http://saltskinned.blogspot.com.au

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  24. What a great rainy day project! The row of autumn trees are spectacular! I love fall colors!

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  25. cute painting! and i was contemplating putting up the tree BEFORe thansgiving this year :) one month just isn't long enough!

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  26. those trees are so fun, so creative, i love those pom trims!
    and those red leaved trees that line the street are gorgeous!
    i love your vintage look painting too, so sweet!
    i hope you're doing well!
    xoxox

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  27. I'm thinking vintage themed Christmas around here, too :). I LOVE your painting--that's pretty much the cutest thing EVER!!

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  28. I love your craft project and your painting is so dear (no pun intended). The red tree photo is pretty glorious too! Have a lovely weekend.

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