Christmas is looming and our challenge for the next 2 weeks at Try it On Tuesday is called 'TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS'
There is nothing more traditional than a Christmas Tree is there?
So here's my take on the theme -
I have long been promising to get round to using up scraps of material and lace which have lain in a box for years.
I also have a massive amount of stash (like everybody else) which I hoard because in 48 years time I might need it for something...........
I made a little dent in the pile and enjoyed myself!
I hand stitched most of the decoration on the triangle trees which were sewed on the machine and were cut from the remains of a fat quarter.
The 'trunk' is a pencil wrapped in twine
I used some stuffing from an old cushion to fill the trees, then glued a little bit of stuffing to the pencil before glueing again and pushing into the tree top.
I was a bit bothered as I wasn't sure if this would work but happy to say it dried well inside and the glue didn't seep through to the material.
The pencil trunk was glued into oasis which had been glued into the little buckets. Again I wasn't sure how good this would turn out but it's dried solid and the trees are quite stable, the biggest one measures about 12 inches tall.
Added some snowy stuff, some glittery bits of a scrap of yarn and wooden shapes (which I have had FOREVER)
Hope you will join us for this challenge!
Will share some of the others in another post. Thanks for looking. x
Linking up at
Pixies Playground with all of my lace and odd leftovers!
Crafty Catz - A/Goes
Simon says Stamp - Trees
Double Trouble Thing 1 - Stitch it Up
22 comments:
Wow, this is something a bit different. Just love these trees and what a brilliant idea to make use of some of your stash of pretty lace and ribbons etc. What a good job we never throw anything away - it WILL all come in useful one day 🤣🤣. That's what I tell myself anyway.
WOW these look absolutely brilliant, love all the beautiful lace.
Carol x
These are fabulous Viv, and I understand why you made so many. I bet they'll be great in your home, and even better they used up some of your stash too. hugs-Erika
What a fun project and you nailed it. These are charming and would make wonderful gifts as well as sharing in your Christmas decorations I love how you did the bases too.
These are absolutely stunning Viv! So very special for Christmas! Hope you have a fantastic week! ((HUGS)) Helen
These are fabulous. Well done. I can see why you made several. What a great way to use up scraps xx
These would make beautiful gifts Viv, so pretty with the decorative lace, great project! Cathy x
Wow, such a beautiful project! I love the neutral colours and the fabrics that you used - stunning 😊. Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x
These are awesome, Viv! Now I'm wishing I had some fabric and lace stashed away!
These trees are amazing, I love the neutral colours - soooo pretty ♥
Hi Viv
LOVE your hand sewn festive trees. They have a sort of ethereal, vintage feel to them. How clever of you to make them - and using up snippets of material and lace, plus repurposing some cushion stuffing.
Thanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. Climb the ladder to the treehouse and come and have a hot chocolate and choccy biccie with us. xxx
A fantastic project Viv, the trees look beautiful , a great way to use some of your stash and wonderful keepsakes for future years.
Yvonne.
Those are just beautiful, love the lace and pearls, so elegant and festive! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.
WOW... awesome trees and you have certainly made us happy with all the stitchery you used on your beautiful ribbon and lace embellishments. So creative and pretty. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble.
Love, love, love those trees! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble :)
I just love them 💕💕💕💕💕💕
These are beautiful, I just love them 💕💕💕
How clever - and utterly gorgeous as well Viv! Lovely snippets makes.
Hugs
Di xx
These look fabulous Viv and so festive. What a lovely way of using up some of your bits and bobs that you knew you would use one day.
Avril xx
Your trees are extraordinary!! Such pretty lace you have hoarded (opps! collected! lol) over the years. L*O*V*E! Thank you for sharing at Double Trouble.
Thanks for sharing your work with us at Crafty Catz hope to see you in the next challenge
Absolutely beautiful Viv love your choice of materials everything works so well together they look amazing!!
Thank you for sharing Tracey x
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