Saturday 15 November 2014

Mailing to Santa

Hello and welcome.

Sorry to have been quiet recently in 'blogland' but lots occupying me in the real world at the moment. Hope to catch up soon. Just a quick post showing another Christmas ornament that I've made:


I've used MFT Postage Stamp Stax dies to cut layers of cotton batting (with some wadding in between layers). Layers are then hand stitched with embroidery thread. Santa is stamped on muslin using Archival ink and Tim Holtz 'Mini Holidays 5' stamp set. Snowflakes also stamped on muslin are from Artistic Outpost 'Snowy Woods' set. You can't see from photo but my favourite Clear Rock Candy glitter has been liberally applied to fabrics. Hand stitched on metal charms, affixed ribbon and pom pom trim and completed by adorning with Swarovski crystals and pearls.

Now I must post this off to Santa ...

Thanks so much for your visit, each and every one is much appreciated.
Nicola x

I wish to enter ornament to the following challenges
Simon Says Stamp - Ornaments
Inspiration Journal - Happy Holidays
A Vintage Journey - All Sewn Up
Stamping Sensations - Simply Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Christmas Decorations
The Artistic Stamper - Christmas is coming

26 comments:

  1. This ornament is super cute and wonderful, I think Santa will be really happy! The pink Christmas house is absolutely stunning! Its always nice to visit your blog, Nicola!
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  2. Another wonderful little work of art Nicola, I so like they way to so effectively re-create the perfect Vintage feel by your use of various mediums and textures.

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.

    B x

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  3. Oh my, how luck is Santa! He will be thrilled to receive this beauty. It really is gorgeous Nicola, I am in love with that beautiful little teddy charm... You really do make the most exquisite decorations! Hugs, Anne xx

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  4. Stunning Nicola, love the textural feel of the fabrics, this is a real beauty! Thanks for adding it to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!

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  5. You make the most beautiful decorations Nicola! This is so soft and romantic, but still shabby and vintage! HOW DO YOU DO THAT! You are so creative, I just love this! hugs :)

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  6. This is so beautiful Nicola x I love the vintage feel you have created....wonderful details too.
    TFS and hugs
    Annie x

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  7. Such a beautiful and lovely ornament,- Nicola. ve the pearls and bling you added !!
    Dorthe,x

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  8. Absolutely beautiful! Is love to see how your Christmas tree looks like come Christmas,,, you make such lovely ornaments!

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  9. You make the most beautiful ornaments! So gorgeous, so vintage yummy, love all the lace and sepia tones!

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  10. Oh this is gorgeous Nicola, that's a lovely idea to use cotton batting like that to frame your ornament, I love it!! Hope all things are alright in this moment for you, take care. Hugs, Coco xx

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  11. Beautiful Nicola! The Santa image is gorgeous! Love the stitched felt detail!

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  12. This is lovely, love the stamping on muslin and the stitching, also really like the toys that Santa is carrying!

    Thanks got joining us at a Stamping Sensations this month

    Joan

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  13. This is so beautiful Nicola, loving the vintage look and all those gorgeous details.
    Avril xx

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  14. Another beautiful tree ornament Nicola which will be a gorgeous accompaniment to your other decorations. Love your little teddy charm, so sweet. Thanks for joining us at A Vintage Journey and good luck.
    Julie x

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  15. What a lovely vintage ornament Nicola! love that Santa on the muslin and beautiful soft cotton frame! Thank you so much for playing with us at the AVJ All Sewn Up challenge!

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  16. What a darling ornament! The santa stamp is so pretty! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  17. A beautiful project and so different. Thanks for joining in with our 'Christmas Decorations' challenge at Winter Wonderland this week, and good luck
    Eileen x

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  18. This is so awesome. Love the vintage feel. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous prject with us at Stamping Sensation.
    Eret x

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  19. Just came back to say thanks so much for joining in with us at Inspiration Journal! Hugs, Anne xx

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  20. Yet another incredibly detailed and beautifully executed ornament from you Nicola. I love how you've kept it soft and gentle with a neutral colour scheme so Santa and his little embellishments really stand out. Thank you so much for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Jenny x

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  21. Nicola this is just delightful, such a beautiful shabby creation made with so much love.
    I have been very quiet too, so don't worry, we all have times like it.
    Thanks for linking to 'All Sewn Up' at A Vintage Journey.
    Take care.
    hugs Brenda xxx

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  22. He's just charming, Nicola - I love the effect of the fabric stamping. Thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison xx

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  23. Beautiful Ornament, gorgeous colours and detail

    Thank you for joining in our challenge at A Vintage Journey

    Jools x

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  24. Now that is just precious! Seriously cute how you made the image to hold the metal toys. I absolutely LOVE this!! :)

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  25. HI Nicola, just catching up after hols, this little ornament is just beautiful and you have
    chosen such a lovely image too.
    Avril xx

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Thank-you! Your visit and comment is very much appreciated. Nicola x