Here are the empty thread tubes I was given to upcycle which I talked about last week. I am making them into Christmas treat holders for the tree - the images, printed on thin card, can be coloured by the folk at Marie Curie during one of the art sessions. Because the hanger had to be made an integral part I decided to do Nutcracker soldiers so that once I'd sprayed them black they would be hats - then I thought if I made them with animal heads they could be good tubes for cat or dog treats and I'm sure patients at the hospice have grandchildren who would like a couple of these for them to colour for pets. If you look in the corner of the picture you will see a little friend has joined me today.
And here she is - Humbug who lives a few doors down but really loves my hubby - that's his chair at the table she's lying on.
The bauble seconds I have decorated to disguise the flaws - ideas courtesy of Pinterest of course. I think the snowman will be great for the hospice - very simple using odd socks for the hats and Sharpies to add the face. The dots are just blobs of acrylic paint and the cupcake is acrylic paint 'icing' with some beads and a pompom sitting in a paper case. Just the smallerbaubles to find ideas for now.
What a fabulous idea for tree decorations Jackie. Well done you are clever
ReplyDeleteLynn //15 xx
Resourceful as ever - probably why you're the resources member of the Committee!!
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Christine #23
See you then x
DeleteHi Jackie, Fab ideas for Christmas decorations.
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sue #14
I love the Nutcracker idea for those tubes - brilliant! And those decorations are lovely too, the snowman is just great. You are so clever Jackie, I love your ideas!
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Clever clever ideas and love how beautifully the have been decked out.
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Hi Jackie, lovely ideas, all of them. Clever you! Smiled at your cat visitor, my Mom has a cat of her own, and a neighbours that comes in every day, sleeps in her house all day, then goes off again in the evening! If you email me via the link in my blog sidebar, I'll send you my mobile number, and then you can text me on Sunday. Would be lovely to meet up. You can't miss me, most of my hair is bright blue! Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #22 xxx
ReplyDeleteYou always have such creative ideas! Humbug is just too cute! Is that his real name? We used to have a cat visit from next door years ago and it felt very much like she was our cat but without the responsibility. She used to sleep in our bed all they - then she would go home for dinner. It was very sad when they moved and took "our" cat with them! Enjoy your week, Jackie! zsuzsa #31
ReplyDeletePinterest is jam packed with ideas, I must watch out not spending hours and hours on there and also actually make something :-) Those dog soldier tubes are just so cute. Happy WOYWW, Vicky #25
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea for those tubes! I don't think i could have ever come up with that! Your ornaments are cute too - I will have to to my Pinterest page and revisit my Christmas pins to see what I've pinned and forgotten over the year! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #41
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for those tubes! Who would have thought? Love the baubles. You did really well using your recycled items.
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Sharon k #38
Your Christmas from the rehabbing of the baubles to the treat holders are so clever. Cute furry friend. Have a Wonderful Wednesday and terrific week. LisaDV #37
ReplyDeleteLove the idea with the tubes. You kitty friend looks as though it knows how to make its self at home. Happy woyww, Angela x 19
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated WOYWW. So much inspiration. I want to make some Snowman baubles. Ali x #11 ps Love your feline visitor
ReplyDeleteYou clever stick, those tube nutcrackers are a brilliant idea. The hospice folk will love doing them. How very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI love your crafty Christmas baubles - great idea. x Jo
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