For the past couple of days, Mom, Aunt Patty and I have been busy being crafty. When I came up from Texas, I brought some of my crystal snowflake supplies, and we've been having a great time making all kinds of snowflakes and chipboard ornaments! Here are a few of the projects we've finished (we've made about 50 ornaments, so this is just a small sampling)...
Mom glittered up several punched snowflakes, along with a painted wooden snowflake when she made this one. She used white crochet thread and a cute little metal button for the center.
Aunt Patty chose fresh colors for this snowflake. It's so pretty in peach, light turquoise and yellow! And would you just LOOK at all those sparkles!
I covered this chipboard star with patterned paper and added some faux stitches around the edges. I added a tin heart with a small brown button for decoration.
Mom made this large SPARKLY snowflake using a wooden snowflake and more paper snowflakes covered with lots of sparkly glitter. She used a pearl brad in the center - so CUTE!
Patty sanded off the edges of her wooden snowflake and added distressing inks to really darken up the wood. She used pretty gold embroidery thread to tie on a button center.
One of the ornaments I purchased earlier this month at Target was this little pair of wood skates. They were so plain, so I took them apart and added sparkly glass glitter and replaced the lacings with nicer twine. I love the little rusty bells, which were already part of the original skates.
The last ornament I'll share on this post is this little tin heart ornament I made. I covered a small chipboard star with patterned paper, added some buttons and hemp twine to finish it off.
And there are so MANY more to show ... stay tuned!! *grin*
The ornaments turned out beautiful! I really love the skates. Thanks for sharing! Glad you made it home safely.
Posted by: Juli Fish | January 02, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Love the star ornament. I have a tree that is decorated year round with a star theme.
Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas.
Posted by: Joanne | January 01, 2009 at 04:34 AM
How fun!
Posted by: Carole | December 31, 2008 at 09:14 PM
Beautiful, as always!!! I can't imagine what all you all made...I hope you took pictures and will share more with us!!!
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 31, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Hi Anna,
I've just had a very pleasant time looking at your blog. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the tips.
I just ordered the clear pillow boxes and also a few of your sets on WS. I can't wait to use them. Thank you so much for the ideas and for always taking the time to explain everything to us to the detail. :))
You are the best! All your animals are so cute ,specially the chickens :)) I love their pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.
I just starting making cards a year ago but I'm learning so much with you. Your snowflakes are amazing!!! Thanks!
Best Wishes for 2009!
Hugs,
LIM :)
Posted by: Lim | December 31, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I love all of your ornaments. I had more fun making my sparkly snowflakes this year than anything else I think! Have a very Happy New Year!
Posted by: Danielle | December 30, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Forgot to say, I love snowflakes too, and was so inspired by yours!
Posted by: Ruth | December 30, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Hi Anna, I've just had a very pleasant time looking at your blog, I love all the pics of your chickens and eggs! (which came first lol?) I saw you had bought a vintage jar. I wonder if it came from the UK, I have a shelf of them I picked up second hand, I have ribbons and flowers in them. (pics are hereif you are interested http://paperandpearls.blogspot.com/2008/03/all-change.html) Anyway, just wanted to say hi from the UK, I think I'll be a regular visitor here! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Ruth | December 30, 2008 at 05:09 PM
my internet was down over the holidays...and my kids have been asking about tiny tim and his santa coat. They sure hope there is a photo coming of him wearing it.
Posted by: Angie | December 30, 2008 at 08:24 AM
I wish I could play with you,your mom, and your aunt. I did make some snowflakes, shamelessly copying yours and they are beautiful, Thanks. I live in FL and your snow pics make me wish I were back north but just for 1 wk. of snow then I sure I'd be ready for sun. Now I have to make more snowflakes and use colors other than white.
Posted by: Susan Watson | December 30, 2008 at 07:02 AM
Your ornaments are fabulous! You've put me in the mood to make some ornaments after Christmas!
Posted by: Erika M | December 30, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Snow on the outside, snow on the inside! LOL I see Colville is under another winter storm watch! Keep warm!
Posted by: kathynruss | December 30, 2008 at 03:28 AM
These are just gorgeous. Great idea with the cute snowflakes and I LOVE the star.
Posted by: Louise | December 29, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Anna~I just love all the ornaments you have made with your Mom & Aunt. I would love to see all of these on a tree! Any chance you would be selling some or even the patterns for the felt ones? Keep'em coming!!
Posted by: Peggy F (lefsegirl) | December 29, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Better watch out or you'll run out of glitter! lol! these are sure some nifty snowflakes. i knew all those models outside would inspire the lot of you! :)
Posted by: Shala | December 29, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Fantastic flakes! Thanks so much for sharing all the ornament ideas. Looks like a ton of fun and a ton of snow! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Susan | December 29, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Happy Holidays Anna! I am in LOVE with your ornaments and little creatures you have made with your family. Where do you find the wooden flakes and tin hearts??? Happy New Year!
Posted by: Nancy Panko | December 29, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Oh, Anna, these are all just BEAUTIFUL! I can just see a Christmas tree covered entirely in these fabulous ornaments...YUMMY!
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | December 29, 2008 at 10:33 AM
You guys are so talented. I think you did a great job! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Great job!
Posted by: jules p | December 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Beautiful ornaments by everyone!! You all appear to be happy and cozy in your snow Wight world.
Anna, you inspired me to make glittery snowflakes for my Christmas gifts. I used what I had on hand which was the Spellbinders' snowflakes and several snowflake punches. I think they came out beautiful:) Thanks for sharing and the inspiration you give me!
Posted by: Cindy H. | December 29, 2008 at 09:49 AM
You come from a very talented family. It looks as though you've all taken full advantage of the snow.
Cyndi
Posted by: Cyndi Watkins | December 29, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I'm so jealous! A Mom, an Aunt, and you~~all in the same room! Wow, creativity extraordinaire!!! You all are just amazing...it has to be SO fun! I have all boys, and no females at all...bummer! I can only imagine what it COULD be like!!! HAVE FUN!!!!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 29, 2008 at 08:30 AM
What a wonderful activity while you're snowed in. Looks like you're having a ball! Love all your creations!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | December 29, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Wow you ladies have been busy and oh so creative! Sounds like a good time is being had by everyone including those of us viewing your wonderful creations. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | December 29, 2008 at 08:07 AM
These are all fabulous! I did buy a wooden snowflake, but I'm still working on it :)
Posted by: Cheryl R | December 29, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Ooooooo these are awesome. I love the primitive look of these. Thanks for sharing your craft time w/ family!
Posted by: julie | December 29, 2008 at 07:09 AM
What fun you all are having! Great memories to cherish. I love snowflakes and hearts so I'm loving your ornaments. Where are you finding the wooden snowflakes that you start with?
Posted by: Kathi | December 29, 2008 at 06:50 AM
OMGosh! Those are just fabulous! I love every one of them!
Posted by: Michelle R | December 29, 2008 at 06:46 AM
I would LOVE to be snowed in with you all and crafting! Ü As I was putting things away, I was wondering what I could make for Valentines day that has the look of shabby chicness that these snowflakes do. Haven't thought of anything yet, but you have inspired me to try.
Can't wait to see what else you all have made.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | December 29, 2008 at 06:24 AM
You have a lot of sparkle going on there with the glitter and the snow! tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | December 29, 2008 at 06:17 AM
You ALL are awesome! You are having so much fun!
Posted by: Toni K | December 29, 2008 at 05:27 AM
Anna, I would love to have been there with you, Lori and Patty. What fun! I can imagine there was a little glitter glass spilled around the work table. Enjoy your visit with your parents.
Posted by: Kittie | December 29, 2008 at 02:30 AM
wow super ornaments, hugs rachxx
Posted by: Rachel | December 29, 2008 at 01:16 AM
My computer wouldn't let me reply to the other posts. I want you to know that I am enjoying the beautiful scenery and the cute craft projects you and your Mom have been stitching.
Posted by: Laurie in MN | December 28, 2008 at 11:01 PM
How beautiful all your ornaments are! I can only imagine the wonderful time you are having and what cherished memories you will take back with you when you return to the farm. Enjoy! :)
Posted by: Shelley | December 28, 2008 at 10:18 PM
What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall in the room the 3 of you are creating in!! I'd be learning heaps! These are absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Dotty | December 28, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Oh, Anna - I really, really want some of that crystal snowflake stuff, and ever since I saw your first snowflake, I have looked for it at Michael's and the closest I could come was the punch (the smallest one you have on the top layer), and regular SU glitter....I punched the snowflakes in different colors, painted them with glitter nail posish, and sprinkled dazzling diamonds on while tacky...they look pretty nice, but I still LOVE that layered look you have. We had rain all night and on top of the new foot of snow we got yesterday has made a perfect MESS here in N. Idaho! How about you there in Newport? Same thing, most likely. Well, sounds like you are having so much fun with Mom and your sister...what a lovely vacation. I'll bet your man and all your babies will be happy to see you come home...take care. Love, Jeanne H
Posted by: Jeanneh | December 28, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Wow the snowflakes are super. You must be having so much fun crafting together. Wish I could be there. TFS look forward to more ornaments. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | December 28, 2008 at 09:30 PM
My oh my.....all your chrismasy crafts are simply adorable!
Posted by: Yaneri from ScrapyCrafter.com | December 28, 2008 at 08:16 PM
My oh my.....all your chrismasy crafts are simply adorable!
Posted by: Yaneri from ScrapyCrafter.com | December 28, 2008 at 08:16 PM
They are all adorable! Glad to see you gals having so much fun!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | December 28, 2008 at 07:53 PM
How fun are all these treats! You girls must be having a blast!
Posted by: Sue Kment | December 28, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Wow! So gorgeous!!! I love all of the different designs.
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | December 28, 2008 at 06:11 PM