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
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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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.
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B x
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
ReplyDeleteStunning Nicola, love the textural feel of the fabrics, this is a real beauty! Thanks for adding it to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!
ReplyDeleteYou 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 :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Nicola x I love the vintage feel you have created....wonderful details too.
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Annie x
Such a beautiful and lovely ornament,- Nicola. ve the pearls and bling you added !!
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Absolutely beautiful! Is love to see how your Christmas tree looks like come Christmas,,, you make such lovely ornaments!
ReplyDeleteYou make the most beautiful ornaments! So gorgeous, so vintage yummy, love all the lace and sepia tones!
ReplyDeleteOh 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
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Nicola! The Santa image is gorgeous! Love the stitched felt detail!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, love the stamping on muslin and the stitching, also really like the toys that Santa is carrying!
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Joan
This is so beautiful Nicola, loving the vintage look and all those gorgeous details.
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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.
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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!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling ornament! The santa stamp is so pretty! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteA beautiful project and so different. Thanks for joining in with our 'Christmas Decorations' challenge at Winter Wonderland this week, and good luck
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This is so awesome. Love the vintage feel. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous prject with us at Stamping Sensation.
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Just came back to say thanks so much for joining in with us at Inspiration Journal! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteYet 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
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning !!
ReplyDeleteNicola this is just delightful, such a beautiful shabby creation made with so much love.
ReplyDeleteI 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
He's just charming, Nicola - I love the effect of the fabric stamping. Thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
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Beautiful Ornament, gorgeous colours and detail
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Jools x
Now that is just precious! Seriously cute how you made the image to hold the metal toys. I absolutely LOVE this!! :)
ReplyDeleteHI Nicola, just catching up after hols, this little ornament is just beautiful and you have
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Avril xx