Bubbly Scrumptious

Going Potty...

With Christmas and beyond in mind I've been decorating some plain wooden pots in a shabby chic style.

These were plain wooden pots which I sanded down and then painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint and then decorated with snowflakes, reindeer, leaves, stars and more.  Some were wooden shapes and some were Tando chipboard shapes.

Merry...

I've actually made a Christmas card.  Well two actually but not so happy about one of them.

The background on this one is made using the Joined Snowflakes Tando Creative stencil and the gorgeously glittery snowflake is die-cut, as is the 'merry'.

Every year I try and be a bit more ahead of myself and each year I am here in November annoyed at myself for not having made a start and mithering at how busy the next few weeks are going to be with me wanting to make EVERYTHING for the festive season. 

Realistically I am not going to have time to make all my cards, all my crackers, gorgeously wrap every single present, hand make decorations and prepare a wonderful centrepiece for the table, etc. 

Doesn't mean I'm not going to try though... :)

 

Christmas - Upcycled Paint Tin

This months challenge for the Tando Creative Challenges blog is 'Cold As Ice', so I made upcycled a paint tin into a handy container with a Christmas theme.

I sprayed the can with some paint spray suitable for using on metal.  I found some sprays in my shed when I was clearing it out during the summer so I made the most of what I had and used this lovely creamy colour.

Home Decor - Washi-tape Tealights

I love candles and love the convenience of tealights but they are quite plain...so I added some glittery self-adhesive washi-tape. 

Last minute wrapping...by Vicky

I didn't have time to make a project this week, but just wanted to stop by and wish you all a Happy Christmas and to share a wrapping idea I  found on Pinterest.

 

Source: alisaburke.blogspot.com via Gwen on Pinterest

 

All you need is a black permanent marker, a white correction fluid pen and some kraft parcel wrap.

I'm definitely going to give it a try!

I'm hoping to escape to my craft room over Christmas - while the family are watching TV -  and try out some of the free holiday projects that are available to download from the Echo Park Website.   

Hope you have a lovely Christmas

Love Vicky :)x