Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Christmas Gifts, Already?!?!?!

I have finished my first Christmas present. I am really feeling the creative vibe this year and am going to make a lot of my Christmas gifts. This one is for my sister-in-law...I hope she doesn't read this blog! Her room is black, white, and red. I hope she LOVES it all. (None of it is quite as bright as the picture makes it out to be....I am a horrible photographer!) I am going to attach a black and white ribbon to the chalkboard, the cross needs a little distressing, and the candles are finished. FUN!
My next project I am working on is for the centerpiece for my kitchen table when it is NOT a holiday. I have been frustrated over this for a long time. I saw on For Love of My Home something similar to this and LOVED it. I love the idea of having your silverware accessible at all times. I am embroidering our monogram on a stack of linen napkins to keep in the tray with it as well. I will post more pics when finished. Thanks Blanca! You always have such great ideas.

18 comments:

Unknown said...

I love everything! I want all of those pics in my kitchen!!!

Jessica said...

I love the cross! Too cute!

Heather said...

Your candles are fantastic!

Brittany said...

So cute!

Shell in your Pocket said...

What fun candles...love those jars.

Isn't amazing what a great ribbon can do?
-Sandy Toes

Jo said...

Love the candles ~ great idea.

Thanks for stopping by, it's nice to meet you.

Jo :)

Darlene said...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and entering my giveaway. Good Luck!!

That is a GREAT Christmas present you made....FABULOUS!!!

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest said...

you are so on the ball! You've done an amazing job on these gifts...I'm sure she's gonna love them! :)

Blessings,
Stacey

Unknown said...

Beautiful Christmas gifts! I love them. That is great you are starting Christmas. I need to get motivated!

cherry said...

Gorgeous! You go girl. Hey thanks so much for the kudos on my etsy store....I need ti. cherry

Shannon said...

These are so CUTE!! You are so creative!

Angie said...

I would LOVE to get all that stuff for Christmas! Those pieces are just my style. Did you make the cross too?

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

What a clever idea to put the utensils in the middle of the table that way. I love it. I can't wait to see how the monogrammed napkins turn out!
Carrie

Anonymous said...

What great gifts for you SIL. That cross is just gorgeous!

And thank you for the sweet compliments. You ROCK!

Carry Grace said...

Can't wait to see it finished. I have that Jamestown Tray and have been thinking along the same lines, just haven't done anything yet.

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

The red and black candles are AWESOME!! And happy b-day to your boy!! I can't wait to see what you come up with for your laundry! :)

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

Oh, and I have that tray too. It's in our bathroom now but I feel like I'm not using it to it's potential, you know? It's so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Those candles are amazing! You have real talent, you should set up an online shop, I reckon many people would buy them they are gorgeous!