Creating Christmas-Crafting & Cooking

I have been counting the days until it was my turn to host

 'Creating Christmas"!

 

 

 

Todays theme is Crafting & Cooking.

I know what you're thinking:  "she never does cooking posts".  Well, you're right, I rarely do.  But I do enjoy cooking. I've even been told by some family and friends that I am quite good at it.  :)

 

However, give me the choice between crafting and cooking; crafting will win out every time. 

 

So today I'll be sharing some of my latest crafts.

 

Last month craft group #2 gathered and had fun Upcyling Santa

(to get instructions, go to site)

 

 

My friend Ann and I added a tree to a thrift find Santa mug.

 

And I upcycled a large tart tin.

 

 

I absolutely adore vintage tins.  This aqua Koolerwave was begging for a skating scene.

 

This was such a quick and easy craft.  I attached the skater figure using snow tex.  Then I applied modge podge to the top and sprinkled glitter.  The icicle trim is from Wal-mart.  A bleached and dyed bottle brush tree was added to a reflecter.  Then I tucked in a sparkly vintage snowflake.

 



 

The day after I made this I found these household candles at a thrift.  Love the graphics, and a perfect addition to the vignette!

 

I am in love with this next one, but I will be giving it away as a gift.  It makes me happy just knowing that one of my dear friends will enjoy it!

 

 

I found another tin and this cute angel recently.  Her wings were broken off and the flowers were chipped.  I added more flowers and some silver beads for wings.  I think she likes them.  She seems to be singing an angelic song.

 

This little snow couple were meant to go in my $5 tartan plaid lunch pail.

 

 

Look at those faces!!!!

 

I have been gathering ornaments for a few years to make a wreath.  I made a heart one a couple years ago, but finally got around to making a Christmas one.

 

 

This craft took all of about 10 minutes.  I hot glued tinsel to a star cookie cutter then using e-6000 I glued it to an old rusty clamp.  The '25' is a bingo number.  Not your traditional tree.

 

The last craft I am sharing today has a bit of 'spice' to it.

 

 

Ha, Ha, I literally dolled up some spice tins for my stitching gal friends.  I saw this idea at a local vintage market and couldn't wait to make some.  Thanks to my friend, Joanne for finding a lot of the tins for me!

 

I brushed them with modge podge and then sprinkled them with deco glitter.  I attached the little figures and trees with more of the snow tex.  I used my entire jar and hope I can find more.  I also added little mini snowballs that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

 

That little deer and big head angels just make me smile!

Well as you can see, it's been a month full of crafty fun!

 

Now I can't wait to see what you've been craftin and cookin

 

Remember that the party will remain open until December 24th.

 

Please continue to link with the other hosts:

 

Christmas Vignettes:  Art and Sand

Christmas Trees:  Let's Add Sprinkles

Christmas Tablescapes and Kitchens:  My Thrift Store Addiction