Archive for December 2013 | Monthly archive page

Holiday Table Ideas III

In my December 12th post I told you that the Christmas ball candleholder would embellish my table for Christmas Eve. Together with two further specimen in lightly different shades it’s standing between fir twigs I placed in a line in the center of our table. The checkered ribbon has been replaced by a satin/organza ribbon […]

Braided Star

Honestly I couldn’t resist when I read the instructions for this wonderful yeast dough. I checked my supplies and was wondering whether my star would really look like the one shown at handimania.com. It did indeed and it will become my favourite Holiday cake this year. I couldn’t have given you the instructions better than […]

Holiday Table Ideas II

For all those who love the traditional combination of red and green for their holiday table. Several balsa wood stars create a nice atmosphere when placed beside some fir twigs in the middle of your table. We sawed stars of two different sizes and drilled a hole having the same diameter as the Christmas Tree […]

Christmas Tree

A very special Christmas Tree. You can use it for your holiday cards, as a place setting or as a pendant for your gifts. I found the how to-instructions on splitcoaststampers.com and immediately made some myself. The size of your circle determins the size of your tree. My sample was a standard music CD with […]

Felt stars

A lovely accessory for Christmas which is quickly done and can be used hanging in fir twigs, spread on your table or attached to little gifts. You can buy all necessary tools in crafting shops or online. Simply search for Needle Felting Supplies and you will find all you need. Besides wool you’ll need felting […]