Monday, December 31, 2012

The Last of the Gifts

SEPTEMBER - MAKE A COVER FOR A JOURNAL  Using a sticky backed piece of artist canvas, I painted, stenciled, sewed on buttons and a little fabric square to create a journal.  On the front edge, I added beads using a blanket stitch.
OCTOBER - A POT HOLDER  This is the very first pot holder I have ever made, the binding was the hardest.

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER - A BOOK AND SOME CANDY  These items were purchased.

The year long swap was fun, I really enjoyed making something different each month.  Thank you Nathalie for organizing The Stocking Swap!

I also made 13 mug rugs as Christmas gifts.  It was fun selecting the fabrics to match each mug.

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year - enjoy 2013!!!!

4 comments:

  1. Oh, I really love the journal cover you created! Hmmm...sticky back canvas, you say. Your potholder looks great despite your struggles with the binding. I like the oval shape. Awesome mug rugs! Did you choose the mugs as well or did you ask your recipients to let you borrow their favorite mug for a while? I'm sure I know the answer, but wouldn't that have left them wondering what you would be doing to their favorite mug! LOL

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  2. The pot holder is so clever, Ellen. Love the mug rugs & the mugs...

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  3. Wow, this was a lot of projects! They all look great - Love the mug rug idea!

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  4. I enjoyed catching up on your creative projects for December Fun! Happy 2013!

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