I seem to be going through a lost mojo phase - however I will keep searching and I will find it! To try and get it kickstarted I've made some mitten tree ornaments to match the little elf shoes in my last post. It's never too early to start making gifts for Christmas, especially with Inspiration Emporium's Christmas challenge running this month.
Again I've used cotton batting that I cut using Spellbinders mitten die. Placed a little piece of wadding in the centre before stitching two sides together. Dabbed each side liberally with multi medium glue and coated with Distress Glitter in 'Clear Rock Candy'. Used a variety of ribbons and laces to make the mittens pretty. Added lots of bling from stash and stitched on some charms that I've glittered a little with Stickles 'Mercury Glass'. Also stitched a jingle bell to each thumb for musical effects. Under artificial light the sparkle is blingalicious!
Here's a close up of one. The lace on the front was a very bright white so I've dyed it in weak coffee for vintage effect. The ice skate charms are by Tim Holtz.
Ages ago the lovely Lynne gifted me gorgeous lace that I've dyed in some weak tea. You can see lace from the rear in this snap. I've also stamped a little Christmas sentiment onto fabric and attached. Stamp is from Artistic Outpost 'Snowy Woods' set.
Thank-you to Lynn, Dawn and Nancy for their beautiful inspirational styles that I've adapted for these mittens.
I hope this week is a great one for you and as always very many thanks for stopping by.
Nicola x
I wish to enter mittens to the following challenges:
Inspiration Journal - Christmas in June
Simon Says Stamp Monday - I ought to use this more (stamping onto fabric)
Alphabet Challenge - J for Jingle Bells
ABC Christmas Challenge - Little Gifts
Lovely to hear from you Nicola. Beautifully made mittens. Hope your well. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! What a stunning creation! :)
ReplyDeleteFirstly, the links to those that inspired you are OUT OF THIS WORLD. My word, what great and groovy offerings on their blogs. Secondly....SHUT THE FRONT DOOR...I love these!! I thought I'd never see any thing cuter than those elf shoes, but I'm eating crow as I look in awe at these fabulous mittens. As you may know, I have a wee bit of a fixation when it comes to decorating Christmas trees and I am IN LOVE with your ornaments. These are hands down THE BEST!! :D Lost your mojo....Pfft!! Whatever...LOL. Girl, YOU ROCK! ;)
ReplyDeleteNicola...your sweet little Christmas mittens are absolutely darling! You are so smart to get a jump on Christmas now!!! I love each of them...all so sweet and of course, so expertly done. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteOh Nicola, the little mittens are absolutely adorable, I love them! I really don't think your mojo has gone very far at all if you can create such beautiful pieces. So pleased to see you posting again, hope all is well with you. Big hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute mittens Nicola! These would make amazing gifts for your loved ones! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOMG Nicola, these are so amazing and gorgeous and beautiful!!! Absolutely stunning! So clever and there is no way on earth I could tell from looking at these that you lost your mojo..... but then I know from experience that even if others can't see it, you can still feel it. So sending big hugs and I hope your mojo will return to you soon!!! Sending big hugs and hoping you are keeping well!! xx
ReplyDeleteThey are just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYes please, I'll take the set!!! ADORABLE and BEAUTIFUL!!! Love the elegant and wintery way you've embellished these mittens!
ReplyDeleteI loved the gorgeous shoes Nicola and love these adorable mittens, hugs Annette x
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O my word Nicola...These are adorable...Love the mittens they are so delicate & Beautiful... GORGEOUS... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable Nicola, the whole glittery effect and the fabulous embellishing make them the most perfect gift for Christmas. Hope all is well with you xx
ReplyDeleteNicola, these mittens are the just cutest things ever! I hope your mojo will return soon but as far as I can see it hasn't gone anywhere. Lovely work hun! xx
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning Nicola, wish I crafted like this when my mojo has gone walkabout! Me thinks mojo is playing tricks on you, these are gorgeous. Bravo! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you my dear Nicola, with a new delightful project... I love your gracious mittens, they are absolutely lovely!!! Good luck for the challenges, I'm sure you will be chosen among the favorites, at least you should be! Hope you are well, big hugs from Coco. xxx
ReplyDeleteI think I said this for your elf shoes Nicola, but again these mittens are so sweet, I love them. The christmas tree will look stunning with these hanging on it. Mo x
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola, another beautiful project, these little mittens will look stunning hanging from the tree. Love all the little details you've added.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
p.s. Thanks for linking to Alphabet challenge. x
These mittens are adorable, the die is perfect for ornaments!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Inspiration Journal for the June challenge!
These are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x
If this is lost mojo I am a monkey's uncle. Just outstanding creativity with these mitten tree ornaments. Out standing.
ReplyDeleteLoving you work and all the detail, amazing!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh I love your little mittens... very sweet and precious... how perfect for so many wonderful things around the holidays... Thanks so much for the inspiration and love ... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie
ReplyDeleteOh, Nicola - could anything be more adorable?! Absolutely lovely, and more than enough to keep anyone ticking over until the Mojo feels a little better. Not that anyone in their right minds would consider these Mojo-less! Beautiful, delicate, exquisite!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Nicola these are adorable and will look gorgeous on your tree next to your elf shoes. You must photograph your tree for us all to see when you put it up. Congrats on your win with them so well deserved. Glad you have managed to get back blogging.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Oh Nicola, these are absolutely adorable! There is just so much detail and beauty in these and just perfect for Christmas! Absolutely wonderful work and thank you for sharing your project and for joining us over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog... x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - gorgeous creations.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the CRAFT challenge.
Helen x
Love what you did with your mittens Nicola, and thank you for the mention.:0)
ReplyDeleteI should start on my Christmas now too. Maybe I'd be ready by the time it arrives. LOL
Hugs Lynn
Stunning!
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