my kind of ornament crafting

I'm quite sure that we don't need any more little Christmassy do-dads hangin' around the house, but when did I ever let that stop me?  The projet du jour:  "dingly danglies" from Suzie at black eyed angel:

Originally on design*sponge lo, these many years ago, said little cuties were made even cooler and more fun by Suzie.  I love that she used text in them, and I love her colors.  So, I decided to try to make some with vintage children's illustrations to make them uber colorful, as I am wont to do.

And text.  Love the text.

Here's what I came up with:

I used an old, worn-out, ex-library copy of this book, vintage Christmas music paper, and various scrapbooking pages.

 
 
 To make all 6, it took about 45 minutes, and it was super fun.  I think the girls and I will make some for their rooms this evening.  (I always love to see what papers they pick out--it is surprising to me every single time.  You think you know a kid, just because you gave them life.)

Since they come out sort of large for a tree ornament (about 8 x 6"), I made a garland thingy.  They would be super cute hanging from a mantel at different lengths, or from the top of a window.  I had nowhere really suitable, so for now, ours is here, on our only blank wall...
 
Adds a bit of Christmas to the upstairs, which is often sadly neglected, holiday-wise.

Anywhoo, super fun and quick and easy.  My kinda craft.  Thanks Suzie, for leading the way!

Next up on my list, and a bit more ambitious, these little cuties from Clare at Loobylu.  (Knitting!  You might never see these.)

What are you making?  Do tell!

Catch you later, sweet friends.

xoxox.
  

Comments

[Happy Find]

This is awesome! The girls and I are going to try this!

Thanks Amy!!!

[nath]

ah! lovely! i saw them on Suzie's blog and loved them and now, yours too! making them into a garland is inspired!

i am making (or have been) chocolate dipped walnuts (so super simple - do you want me to tell you how?), chocolate truffles rolled in roast hazelnuts or powdered sugar and some Christmas cards inspired by Elsie Marley. have you seen her advent calendar - it's the bee's knees!

[katiecrackernuts]

I am thinking the Girl Guide unit could manage these next year. Fabulous

[Amy Hanson]

Perfect for Girl Guides, Katie! They could use any old papers from wrapping paper to construction paper or even glossy magazine pages. I hope it's a super success!

[v]

very very nice, great choice of paper. Lovely!

[kaylovesvintage]

looks wonderful....guess we could make some tonight

[Smilerynker]

Lovely idea... I have to make some of these!!
Happy christmas from a fan of yours... Your blog is so sweet!!

[nic]

what an awesome idea.... looks looks so classic and stylish at the same time! thank you for sharing!!!

merry christmas.
nic

[Valerie]

These decorations are great fun. I'm definately going to make some.

[suzie chaney]

thank you so much Amy, for showing off my decs, I love the way an idea started by D*S has evolved, and yours are so pretty and colourful. Between us all we have inspired a fair few bloggers!
Happy Christmas!
:)