Monday, November 24, 2008

Starting on the Christmas Crafts...












































With Thanksgiving quickly approaching...I can hear the clock a ticking. I had a few gal pals over this past weekend for some crafting....I think we talked and laughed more than we created. I had started these two crafts over the weekend (my husband was gone Friday and Saturday hunting)and finally got them finished. This was my first time using clay...I really enjoyed it and can see me using it again in the future. The face is formed by yours truly. I formed the cheeks and made a carrot nose and painted the eyes. I painted her white first and added glitter into the paint. I wanted her to look OLD. So I antiqued the head and distressed it to make it look worn. This is similiar to my Halloween tussy mussy. I added some millinery flowers and a hand-painted glass birdy...that perches on her hat. I added wings & a lopsided cone hat using a vintage like sheet music paper. She ended up being quite large...over 18" in length. I am pretty happy with her "snow angel" whimsy!









The other little project is a banner....you know I love me a banner! I used chipboard with images of snowflakes and vintage looking santa images. I used good old Martha glitter...I Love her glitter.. to cover the snowflakes. I plan on making more of these....so be forewarned. If anyone is interested in buying one of these please let me know! Email me at cjubilee@q.com (Banner is 20.00 + shipping and the snow angel is 30.00 plus shipping) I really want to keep these...but if there is an interest...I can make more (: Thanks for taking a peek! I hope everybody is doing well and getting ready for turkey day! Cherry

49 comments:

Anonymous said...

All the crafts are wonderful

tam said...

I really love the wreath most of all! but they are all very nice!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
~Tam :D

Susie Homemaker said...

HI Cherry...you make the world a shinier place with all your glitter...CUTE STUFF!

Blessings,
Susie

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Oh So In Love!!! Both objects are absolutely beautiful. Did you use clay or was it paper mache? Whatever you did, it was perfect!
And about the sachets...I'm pretty sure a rub-on would work, but I guess just experiment first. Now I'm anxious to find out. : )
M.L.

Betsy said...

Simply adorable...like everything you do.

squawmama said...

Good Morning Cherry.... What a great bunch of crafts you guys did... Isn't it fun getting together with friends and making crafts... Always loved doing that... Have a great Tuesday...

(((HUGS)))
Donna

Chris said...

You never cease to amaze me! Now that you've started, I guess that means it's time... :)

SarahJarnagin said...

Beautiful crafts! Love the banner!

Wendy said...

Oh yea! Another Cherry post! You have been a busy girl I see! Very cute and Christmas-y stuff at your place. :)

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

HI Cherry! Beautiful again. Glad you had a great weekend with some gals...I love it when my hubby goes away....I put fast music on and craft as fast as possible!
Blessings,
Debbie

Ms. Tee said...

Oh, so pretty! You have the best photos ever. :)

jennykate77 said...

All of it is so adorable! I just love your style!

I'm soooo ready for Christmas!

Jenni said...

I love all of your crafts! It's looking really festive over your way! :) I am so glad you got some fun time with friends, too! :) I hope you have a wonderful day! :)

Rachel Berry said...

Okay all I have to say is I CAN'T WAIT to see all your holiday deco up! No pressure :)....
I'm going to have to try some of that Martha glitter.... I see it at Wally's all the time and have yet to purchase any.

Your crafts are freaking fabulous, you always do such a great job!

Unknown said...

As always, very impressive work!

Our Complete Family said...

And so you should be prod of your new snowperson addition! She is very cute indeed!
The banner is so neat as well!
Miss crafty~ you're putting me to shame!!! I need to get busy!
Happy day wishes Cherry,
Les

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

Cherry, I can't get over your creativity!! I still want one of your banners but I have spent REALLY way too much money this week...I'll let you know soon. I really, really want it so I'll be in touch. :)

Unknown said...

I loved all your great projects! I am going to put up Christmas this weekend. Your post put me right in the mood! Great work!

Robin Beck said...

Hi Cherry...
I love all the things you make and also love how you pay attention to all the little details of the crafts you make. Like the little extra touch of a bird on the top to the snowmans hat~Perfection!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Robin~♥

Darlene said...

Hey Cherry,

I am glad to see you crafting some Christmas goodies!! I LOVE that snow angel but dang it I have been put on a spending freeze till after Thanksgiving!!! Love the banner also....cute, CUTE!!

Shannon said...

You are so crafty! I love everything! That clay project turned out awesome!

duchess said...

They are beautiful.
Great job.
Have a great Thanksgiving.

Anonymous said...

Cherry...I just received my birdy box and adore it! Thank you so much. I can't wait to show it off on my blog tomorrow!!!! I have been busy and absent and the girls will love seeing this beauty. Thank you again.

Susie said...

Very cute stuff!!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

simply amazing. You are so crafty. I said befor you in complete and udder awe.

michele said...

What fun, festive crafts! I love them!

Tamara Jansen said...

Very nice....vintage looking :)

Shell in your Pocket said...

Oh my goodnes..those are just too cute and pretty! Talented you are!
Happy Thanksgiving, Cherry Jubilee!
-sandy toes

AndreaLeigh said...

Wow, everything look so amazing! I'm in awe. Isn't martha glitter the BEST?

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Talent plus Cherry:)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU.

Warmly,
Deb

Mammatalk said...

You are so talented, Cherry! Glad I found you.

Joy said...

Your creativity amazes me!

Have a delightful turkey day!

Mimi Sue said...

Very, very cute. You are so creative. Mimi

Anonymous said...

Those are gorgeous! I especially love the banner. You are such an inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Those are great!

I hope you and your family have a lovely Thanksgiving!

Manuela

The Berry's Patch said...

I knew your C-mas crafts were going to be good.

Happy Thanksgiving Cherry!

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...

These are fabulous! If I get one tenth of this done this weekend -- looking half as cute -- I'm in luck. :-)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Thank YOU for a lovely blog.

Lacy said...

I just love all of the sparkle you add. Happy Thanksgiving Cherry!

Free Art Printables said...

Love these!!! They looks great!

Susie Q said...

Just such wondeful things! You really are a gifted talent!

I hope your Thanksgiving was sweet!

Susie Q said...

Just such wondeful things! You really are a gifted talent!

I hope your Thanksgiving was sweet!

jeanne @ Inspiring Ideas said...

Such fun crafts!! Gorgeous!

Glitter & Bliss said...

You know I love all the glitter!!! I am amazed at your talent. I can't wait to see more.

Dena said...

Oh Holy Cow those are cute! Now would you notice if I snuck out of here with your red shutters? :) Hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving.

Hugs,
Dena

Lisa & Alfie said...

Her face is perfect Cherry! I love the antiquing you did on her. Crafting with friends is the best. Happy belated Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to your holiday inspirations!
Lisa & Alfie

Sadie said...

I just had to stop by and leave a link to a craft that I just made: http://uglygrayhouse.blogspot.com/2008/11/recycling-catalogs-into-ornaments.html
I can just imagine you making one of these with some lovely scrapbooking papers and embellishing it with a tassel or some buttons or something else lovely! Check it out and leave a comment letting me know what you think!

Kim -today's creative blog said...

all your crafty crafts are looking amazing! Your house looks great too! You have such great style.

Ash said...

Ah - I just love your blog!!!!

Truly inspirational. Em

Karen said...

Hi Cherry, I love the work you're doing! I really am attached to red for Christmas. It's so cheery looking at wintry! Karen