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.
This is awesome! The girls and I are going to try this!
Thanks Amy!!!
Posted by: Happy Find | December 21, 2009 at 03:48 PM
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!
Posted by: nath | December 21, 2009 at 04:18 PM
I am thinking the Girl Guide unit could manage these next year. Fabulous
Posted by: katiecrackernuts | December 21, 2009 at 05:15 PM
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!
Posted by: Amy Hanson | December 21, 2009 at 06:19 PM
very very nice, great choice of paper. Lovely!
Posted by: v | December 22, 2009 at 12:09 AM
looks wonderful....guess we could make some tonight
Posted by: kaylovesvintage | December 22, 2009 at 01:31 AM
Lovely idea... I have to make some of these!!
Happy christmas from a fan of yours... Your blog is so sweet!!
Posted by: Smilerynker | December 22, 2009 at 05:02 AM
what an awesome idea.... looks looks so classic and stylish at the same time! thank you for sharing!!!
merry christmas.
nic
Posted by: nic | December 22, 2009 at 06:06 AM
These decorations are great fun. I'm definately going to make some.
Posted by: Valerie | December 22, 2009 at 09:36 AM
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!
:)
Posted by: suzie chaney | December 23, 2009 at 12:06 AM