I've been playing with paper. 20 tags for Creative Breathing's Christmas Tag Swap. The glittered texture on the hat is from Martha Stewart. I wanted a "snowy" look but I got a clumpy glitter effect instead. I didn't want to start over so I am pretending that it was my plan all along.
I finished up my tags to swap with Renee for the Happy Homemaker Tag Swap. We made one a month using a single pack of paper and embellishments we had on hand. Rachel and I both used a story book theme. I added ribbon and more embellishments before I shipped them off to Rachel.
Playing with my dollhouse too. I decided to make it a year round Christmas place. I spackled the roof and then gave it a coating of "snow in a jar". I call it that because I threw the jar away and I don't remember what it was called. The dollhouse looks white in the picture but it really is a light pink. I found it at a garage sale for $5.00.
I'm working on the inside little by little. My best friend found the furniture for me. I wanted to sit it by the Christmas tree, but the dogs kept stealing the fireplace. Yes, the food is on the floor. I need a cute round table to set up the desserts! The rug and floors are Martha Stewart scrap book paper. Wallpapering the walls is a little harder than I thought so there is just a piece of paper stuck in there for now. Did you notice my cute as can be Gingerbread boy and gumdrop cutie from Elizabeth at Creative Breathing? They seem to go perfectly with the polka dotted reindeer that I painted a zillion years ago.
My son and his girlfriend helped me put up the tree. I don't think it's ever been prettier. She fluffed and fluffed those branches until they were just right. We had a lot of fun talking about the different ornaments on the tree.
Did you notice the roses on my coffee table? They're from our garden. I still have roses in December!
Do you see what my hubby bought me for an early birthday present? This adorable cabinet that I have been eyeing at the local antique mall for over a year. It needs a little bit of sprucing up but I couldn't wait to fill it up.
And just in case, you forgot that this was also a "sewing blog". I made my curtains. The rose chintz fabric was four dollar a yard and I found a green calico in polished cotton to go with it. I had to convince my hubby that the green would go with the chintz but he ended up loving them. I think I spent about $60. for the whole window and I love them!
That's about it from around here. I am working on Christmas presents. We're having a cookie baking day soon. Wish you could all come and visit this Christmas!
Love the cabinet! Love the dollhouse! Wish I could find one like that so cheap.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 09, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Your dollhouse is adorable! Wallpapering is hard, isn't it? My first time was tough, but it got progressively easier. You can do it!
The cabinet from your husband is pretty wonderful!
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | December 09, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Betty,
This is all so wonderful! You have been very busy.I love the idea of a permanent Christmas dollhouse!
Hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | December 09, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Hi sweet Betty. I just mailed yours off this past Wednesday. I would love to do a post on them but my computer camera cord grew legs and walked off...hmm! I adore that great cabinet and darling doll house. Just the peeks at your goodies are swell. Thanks for keeping me going on the tags. Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | December 09, 2011 at 04:34 PM
You have been a busy girl! LOVE your birthday present and I see it is full of all things cute - but of course!
Enjoy the season!
Oh, we still have roses, too.
stay warm,
becky
xo
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | December 10, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Good morning Betty, It has been an age since I have been to your posts and I am happy I came today. I love your idea for a permanent Christmas doll house. It looks adorable. I have a doll house that I have neglected for about 10 years. I so need to get it out and work on it. I want to repaper and paint etc.
Your curtains are very pretty. Good for you. I enjoyed all the pics you shared including the sweet cabinet. You are a fun loving friend and I love your way of enjoying your collection of many treasures.
Happy days to you and wishes for more beautiful roses in the winter.
Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | December 14, 2011 at 08:54 AM
How did I miss this one dear Betty? I LOVE your sweet cabinet. I see you collect little vintage planters too. My eye is spying some other sweet things all over your home.
LOVE your tags too. I'm loving all tags this year from ETSY shoppes.
Roses in Dec? But you live in CA? Don't you have flowers all year long? How cold does it get where you live? It's been very mild here. NO SNOW. Is that even possible? I'm in CANADA HELLOOOOO.
Hope you are having a good week my friend.
xoxoxoxoxo
Hi fur babies : )
Posted by: claudie | December 14, 2011 at 01:15 PM
Hi Betty....sure is looking Christmas-y around there. Everything you touch is just gorgeous. LOVE the dollhouse, new cabinet, curtains, tree AND the Patio! SO talented! The puppies sure are cute too!
Posted by: Susan Smallwood | December 14, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Very pretty! You did a great job on those tags!
Hugs,
Little Susie Home Maker
Posted by: Susie | December 20, 2011 at 08:56 AM
What a pretty dollhouse...love the pink and the pink chest of drawers you have it on. I remember how fun it was to play with a dollhouse. I noticed your drapes - they are gorgeous! Good for you :) Lucky you getting that wonderful cabinet with the glass doors. Great space to store and show off your goodies. Merry Christmas to you and yours~
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