Stampin' Up! Deck the Halls Fabric Fun

Now if you've never learnt to sew or are keen to use fabric in a project from our lovely range, but can't think of where or how to use it then this might just give you some ideas and the only sewing involved was to attach the small bows. You could even glue them into position and so it's a 'no sew' project and can decorate your home all year depending upon the accessories and fabric you use.  I've used our Stampin' Up! Deck the Halls (121716) fabric which lends itself very well to this festive time of year, but Flirtatious or Beau Chateau could be used for an Easter wreath decorated with eggs and springtime flowers and bows. 

It's easy to do too! Cut strips of fabric, and I found that pinking shears worked best, about 2.5cm wide and 20cm long.  Then work your way around a wire wreath ring just tying the strips onto it.  You can add whatever accessories you choose either by glueing or sewing them on.  My accents include cherry cobbler striped grograin and seam binding ribbon, victoria crochet trim and antique brads. 

It's easy and you need at least one pack of fabric.  I've used approx 11/2, but it's personal choice. You can even make this one watching the TV while your dinner cooks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Have fun.
Zx

Pillar Box Treats

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Hi readers! How are you're preparations for the festive season coming along! Mine are getting better since I realised it is only two weeks to go before my children will break up from school and I'll have no chance for getting parcels off to Santa!

However that said I've taken this morning to prepare some table favours for tomorrow evening when I'm joining some friends at my neighbours for a girly Christmas get together.  It's a group that used to meet regularly under the hat of Ladies Circle, but just about all of us are now too old to continue.  Yes at 45 I'm too old.............! No I don't need any helpful comments on that fact thank you.  However it was decided some time ago that it would be nice to catch up as we're not a group whose paths really cross except for when we used to meet up for Ladies Circle. We're a mixed bag of personalities and lives and so we've always had fun.  I was supposed to organise this and failed miserably, so I'm delighted that Jane and my neighbour Aunty Dawn took responsibility and organised this Christmas get together. 

I hope they all like my pillar boxes which are a variation on Maggie's box.  They look so cute and the message is simple ' Merry' from tiny tags and the flowers are spirals cut from scalloped circles cut from real red designer series paper stacks. One of my favourite bling rhinestones in the middle and some greenery from the Little Leaves sizzlit.  Hopefully with this theme they'll fit in with Aunty Dawn's table decor.

Now playtime is over and the chores need doing so I'm off and hope to be back soon.

Hugs Zx