The Joy of Giving

I have been busy of late, everything Christmassy from now on!!

I usually make my own cards for Christmas, I like the very personal touch they give to all my gifts.

This year to coordinate with my red aqua and white theme I have made some very sweet gift tags and a few cards to shoot off in the mail.

I have attached a few to presents already and they do look gorgeous under my tree.

Blessings to you all for a truly glorious Christmas

Simone

Hoops! Hoops! Hoops!

What a great way to display pieces of your favourite fabrics!

I have seen many other people do this before, the result can be stunning.

I have just started with hoops I had in the cupboard, left over from my cross stitching days, and chose a few of my many favourite fabrics.

I hope to add to the collection over time, hopefully one day my studio wall will be ablaze with colour and texture!

Great idea!! whoever thought of this first, I am very impressed.

Blessings

Simone

He Loves Me...

Well isn't this just a picture!!

This was what I saw as I emerged the other morning (late if I remember correctly)

A little token of Daniel's love for me!!

A gorgeous rose from our garden, one of my favourite blue and white cups, with my favourite tea and some freshly sliced bread for me to toast.

What more can a girl ask for in the morning!!

I hope you all have a similar experience in your memory banks.

Until next time

Blessings

Simone

Toffee Apple & Marmalade

What dear little cameo princesses, each with her favourite fruit!!

My new project is called 'Toffee Apple & Marmalade" a very gorgeous tote bag to carry any little girls load.

The bag is made from a beautiful linen and cotton fabric, with a gorgeous marmalade or rosy apple red contrasting gusset.

The centre of each bag has a very sweet cameo, with the most adorable little girl peeking through.

As usual I have used lovely felt and complimented it with yummy fabrics.

I hope you like them

until next time

Blessings

Simone

A Combination Carnival

I have been collecting buttons again lately, it really is like being in a lolly shop for me.

I have recently been to a wonderful button fair, it is run once a year by The Victorian Button Collectors Club in a quaint church hall.

I chose some absolute beauties!! I also bought a few buckles that I am sure I can find a good home for.



The reason for my collecting is I plan to put a few together in groups to make the most gorgeous rings! They are so beautiful in their own right that they should be worn with as much pride as the most precious jewel.

The best part about it is I am not going to keep them all for myself, I will be listing the finished rings for sale through my website in the next few months.



Each ring will have an adjustable 'ring' so they can fit most fingers. The rings in the picture are not for sale, I thought I would show you the first few I have made.

So keep a look out for them, I am sure there will be one to suit everyone.

Blessings

Simone

Cherry Bon Bon

As promised I have put together a little tutorial.
Called 'Cherry Bon Bon' a very simple and sweet little activity to get you in the mood for the Christmas season.

Just follow the link on the side bar and you will be on your way,

I am sure your table this Christmas will look as gorgeous as mine!!

I hope you like it

Blessings
Simone

Before you know it!

My favourite colours for decorating at Christmas time are red white and blue. I am not a keen green and red fan.


As it is summer here at christmas time, I like the way the three colours give a crisp feel to the celebrations.


I have a very beautiful crisp white linen tablecloth I always use on our table, and last year as our centre piece I had a bowl of rosie summer cherries. The effect was stunning.


I usually make paper bon bon's of some kind, filled with treats for my guests, last year they were little paper hand bags! so cute.



This year I am planning paper cone bon bon's, I am going to put together a tutorial of the making process, later in the year, so you can join me in giving your guests something gorgeous to take home.



I would love to one day be on the other side of the world for Christmas, the magic of snow on Christmas Eve!



Seeing as it is winter here at the moment I thought I would start designing for Christmas. I have five simply adorable felt tree decorations.



Plenty of time to make them and hide them away until the big day!



Blessings

Simone