Wednesday, November 18, 2009

A Few Homemade Christmas Decorations

I just wanted to share with you a few Christmas decorations that I have been working on.  I haven’t started decorating yet (not until Thanksgiving night), I just threw some lights and garland on a tree so I could take pictures!!

Do you remember these?

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Well, these are what I did with them.  I wanted them to look more like an old St. Nicholas with hoods instead of caps, but I just couldn’t get them to look right.  So these are what I ended up with.  I think they turned out okay.  I have 10 completely done and have 10 more just about done.  Now I just need to figure out where I’m going to put them!  LOL  I think I might tuck them in the garland on my mantel.

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For those of you that thought I sculpted the faces, thank you for your confidence in my crafting abilities, but I used a mold!!  LOL   I’m not sure about other craft stores, but for you fellow Ohioans, Pat Catans carries them in the Sculptey/Fimo clay section.  I inserted small brown glass beads for the eyes and used cotton roving that I bought several years ago  from somewhere I don’t remember for the beard.

I also cross stitched 12 of these little ditty bags.  I loved the ones that Kath (The Olde Weeping Cedar) made and posted on her blog and decided I wanted to make some similar.  I may swap out the sweet annie with some cedar when I buy my fresh greens, but I don’t know.  They look better in person – the sweet annie shows up better than in the picture.

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I made these a couple of years ago.  I just wanted to show them to you now in case anyone liked them, they would have plenty of time to make them.  But looking at them now pictured like that, I may change the buttons to smaller ones.  LOL 

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I also made these a few years ago, too.  They are made out of paper mache with whole pepper corns for the face and fimo clay for the nose.  I’ll post a tutorial on Friday on how to make these.

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So check back here on Friday to learn how to make these, plus I’ll recipes for Homemade Marshmallows and Oreo Truffles!

Until Next Time. . . .Kris

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31 comments:

  1. Janet - underthewillowNovember 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Kris....give me a minute while I drag my bottom jaw back up to my face, LOL....those Santa heads are AMAZING, they look WONDERFUL....and I LOVE the little ditty bags!....cedar would be fabulous in those....do you buy your fresh greens online by chance?....I have been searching for somewhere to buy a small amount of fresh cedar to place in a bowl so if you have a source I'd love to hear about it!....the snowmen are ADORABLE and I LOVE LOVE the hearts!!....You never cease to amaze me woman!!

    Janet

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  2. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionNovember 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    They all look great! You are so creative! I ahve made many snowmen in the apst and would ahve never thought of using peppercorns! I tried to use cloves, but they always broke, so they wouldn't work.
    Have a great day!

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  3. Holli~Where The Rooster CrowsNovember 18, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    WOW those are great! Love the snowmen and the santas turned out great!

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  4. Black Sheep LisaNovember 18, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    LOving those santas girl, FAntastic job!! I am sorting through my store bought ornaments, to replace with handmade. You have given me some great ideas! Thanks Kris, you are always so inspiring!

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  5. ShakerwoodNovember 18, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    You could have kept the secret! I thought you sculpted the faces yourself. You could have, ya know. Can't wait to see the tutorial on Friday. I need more ornies for my tree! TFS

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  6. Lee Hill PrimitivesNovember 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Kris,You are one of the most creative girls in the blog land. Everything looks awesome as always. Love,love your decor. But the Santa faces are AMAZING. I also loved the ditty bags made by Kath, what a great idea. Yours are beautiful too. I will make some for my tree when I finished my swaps goodies and some orders. Take care, can't wait to see more pic's.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    These are just amazing! I love the Santas!! The ditty bags are very cute and prim, they would look great filling a small tree, just simple enough to make a huge impact! Thanks so much for sharing :)

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  8. JodyNovember 18, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Kris your Santa's are amazing! Love those ditty bags too! As always, everything you make is just wonderful!

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  9. MammyNovember 18, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    THhose bags are just precious! Can't wait for the truffles recipe. Oreo truffles?! Wowzer!

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  10. janieNovember 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Your ornaments are wonderful. Looking forward to the recipes and tutorial.

    Have a great one, Janie

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  11. Karen~The Barely There Primitive BearNovember 18, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    The Santas turned out so cute! Love the little
    snowmen, too...Great decorating ideas!
    Thanks.

    Bear Hugs~Karen

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  12. LindaNovember 18, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Kris....glad you posted the finished Santas...........they are so cute. Love all of your things, of course!

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  13. JaneneNovember 18, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Dang Kris! Those turned out amazing!
    You do know how talented you are...don't you?
    I bet your home is beautiful during the holidays!
    I'm looking forward to you tutorial!
    Have a wonderful Wednesday...even though it is so so dreary!

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  14. I Play Outside The BoxNovember 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Those are all awesome!!!

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  15. AnnetteNovember 18, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Your decorations are awesome! Can you teach us how to make the hearts too? :)

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  16. LindaNovember 18, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    One talented Lady...looking forward to Friday

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  17. Wanda/Ridge Farm Nesting PlaceNovember 18, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Kris your Santa's are so cool....Thanks for sharing, I love everything you have posted! Can't wait for Friday...Girl you are very talented!
    Have a great evening!!

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  18. Trace4JNovember 18, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Hi Kris,
    I have been a reader of your blog for awhile but don't think I ever commented before..ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU ARE SO TALENTED!! You and Your Hubby!! Love everything you do..So enjoy your blog. Have a great day!!
    Tracey In Paradise Pa.

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  19. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesNovember 18, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Everything is just so cute and they all look like they were fun to make. But I really, really love the Santa faces. They are just fantastic. Happy Holidays to you and love your blog.

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  20. Linda - Behind My Red DoorNovember 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Kris those St Nick's are the coolest Christmas ornaments I have seen in ages! Just perfectly prim. Great job!!

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  21. TerryNovember 18, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I love all of them Kris! The St. Nicks turned out so very prim, and thanks for the idea of using peppercorns. Never would have thought to us those.
    I don't think your buttons are too big.

    Terry

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  22. SandyNovember 18, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    I LOVE the Santa faces!!! They are awesome but I am sure time consuming but perfect :) Actually everything is prim perfect...to be honest I couldn't just choose one thing, I would have to choose them all :)

    Exactly how did you make the hearts? Is there a filler in between? Looking forward to Friday because I would love to be able to make some snowman heads :)

    I'll be back :)

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  23. ddogoodNovember 19, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Love all your make overs. Those Santa heads are amazing! I loved them even before you put the beards and hats on. I just love them.

    Donna

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  24. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•November 19, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Those olde santas are FANTASTIC, Kris!!! FANTASTIC!!
    They look awesome!! Don't s'pose ya wanna make some for me?? ;)
    Love-LOVE your ditty bags too....gosh I can't wait to see your home all decked out, girl!!

    Have a happy day!

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  25. TJNovember 19, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I'm lovin' it all Kris ! Those Santas are just wonderful...the ditty bags...wow....the snowmen...pea pickin' cute and I woulda never thought to use peppercorns ! Awesome shares.
    Have a blessed Day
    TJ

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  26. annhNovember 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Wow what wonderful ideas. I really must try harder. Thanks for sharing your amazing photographs.

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  27. Colleen/And Baby Makes FiveNovember 19, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    You're a woman of many talents, Kris! I love all of your Christmastime handmades and I am so looking forward to tomorrow's post. Food and crafts?! What could be better?

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  28. TonyaNovember 19, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Another truly inspirational post! You really do have the best ideas.

    Tonya

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  29. Hillcresthome PrimsNovember 20, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    You do such wonderful work. I love the snowmen and the prim hearts that can go in a wooden bowl or put a string on them and hang them on your Chritmas tree. Thanks for sharing.

    God Bless friend,
    Tricia

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  30. KarenNovember 20, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Great ornaments you have for your tree. Those santa heads are so cute as well as the snowmen. The ditty bags - awesome. As always you inspire.

    YLSF (can you figure that out,lol) - Karen

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  31. UnknownNovember 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    What a GREAT!!! post, so many things to look it. I love the Santa ornaments.
    Geri

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