Here we are, officially launched into the Christmas shopping season. I hope my American friends had a blessed and relaxed Thanksgiving. You will find my no where NEAR a store today. No way, no how. I will not get in that mess. I don't like crowds. I'll hide in my craft room, thank you very much!
My husband's family has the tradition of exchanging a small Christmas decoration for the tree or home at Thanksgiving each year. I try to make mine homemade. I've done a variety of things through the years -- cross stitch, Hardanger, basket weaving. This is what I made for my sister-in-law this year:
I used a Unity Stamp of the Week (Holiday Joy Christmas Tree) and colored it with Copic Markers. I mounted it to a coaster that I covered with a piece of DP from Kaisercraft. The 1.5 inch striped grosgrain ribbon and the coaster are from the Sparkly Sweet Craft Notions Store.
If you visited my blog last week, I offered a giveaway if I made it to 300 followers. Well, I got VERY, very close, but didn't quite get there. It's bothered me all week that I didn't just have a giveaway anyway. So this weekend, I'm having a giveaway, no matter what. I will draw a name earl next week and announce the winner of the grab bag. If I do happen to get to 300 followers, I'll add LOTS of goodies -- papers, 3 Girl JAM ribbon, Close To My Heart stamps, embellishments -- lots of fun stuff that I've been buying and saving for my 300 follower giveaway. To be eligible, please follow my blog, leave a way to contact you, and comment on this post.
There's lots of inspiration on all The Unity Friends With Flair blogs. I'm off to spend time being inspired. Have a great weekend, everyone! Shop on!
Sweet ornament. Love the loopy, curly boughs on the tree and in the font. That's a nice tradition of exchanging ornaments at TG!
ReplyDeleteI already follow your blog, so I can't help push you closer to your goal of 500. But I would love to be in the drawing!!!
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Julie, this is such a sweet ornament! Great tradition to kick off the season! I'm with you, not a competitive shopper! I might venture in to get a tree but only because dd wants to decorate with her fiancé before he goes back to Maui on Monday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tradition, making a gift to exchange. I'm sure it's fun to look back at how much you've done over the years!
ReplyDeleteCute wheelbarrel and sweeter with chocolate :-)
Happy Friday .......... I'm staying home to make some cards too!!
Wonderful holiday tradition Julie. Love your ornament.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of this stamp in the card.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet gift for anyone. I love handmade items. Happy Thanksgiving Your project is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great tradition! I love the way you used the stamp! I'm glad I stopped by!!
ReplyDeleteGreat project, Julie. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas tree!! So glad I bought it recently. :) This is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI am in such agreement with you about the shopping! But I had to work today, so I did stop at Archivers and used the 50% off one item coupon they emailed me to buy the We R MK 3x4 Card Punch which is $29.99, so the $15 in savings was worth it. Plus, there weren't that many people there.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice tradition! Your wall decor is very bright and festive-I love red!!! I still need to break out that SOTW.
So pretty, Julie! What a sweet gift. You really are so very close to 300, hope you get there soon!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabulous ornament! Your tree looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree design with this sweet stamp. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tradition. Things like this seem to have just gone away. The ornament is very pretty with that sweet little stamp and ribbon. Love ribbon. (-:
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your families tradition and the sweet ornament. I'm sure your sister-in- law loved it. Also good luck on the 300 - bet you make it.
Would like to be in your 300 followers giveaway also and have left a comment - previous post - but didn't leave info. Am a follower. Thanks for opportunity for such a great giveaway!!
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This is such a neat tradition~I love your project!
ReplyDeleteJulie, Julie-you are 1 of the winners for the Unity blog hop! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift…I have always loved home made! This stamp is perfect and I love that big ribbon, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThe decoration is awesome! I've been a follower for a while. I hope you get your 300!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift! How fun! That's a wonderful tradition to share. Yes, I admit, I went shopping on Friday - but I was back home by 7:36 am. :) Oh, I see that you've hit 300 followers already! Congratulations! You rock, Julie!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat acute ornament and a sweet tradition
ReplyDeleteHave a creative day.
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