RIDICULOUSLY ADORABLE CLASS DETAILS

IT'S TIME FOR A
CHRISTMAS CRAFT CLASS!

If you could have been a mouse in the corner at my house the last few days

you would have seen crazy in action -

last year I found myself at the end of the Christmas Season,
happy about the things I had created for others,
but without having made anything for myself.
 I LOVE to craft at Christmas.
Having this class is my chance to catch up a little this year
and there are a lot of projects to choose from
narrowing it down has taken me literally DAYS!
so hard to choose!
but enough explanation....

FIRST, SIGN UP FOR A CLASS !!!
(if you would rather not use PayPal for your payment vehicle, email me for alternatives (claudinebarnett@hotmail.com)

WHEN:
December 8th - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday  ($8.00 Class Fee)  

December 13th at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday ($8.00 Class Fee)

if you are attending the event you will pay a class fee (1 per person) to cover our costs to run the class and take care of general supplies and refreshments 
in addition, you will purchase the kit for the class
(first come, first served basis - there are a limited number of kits) 
the kit will include instructions and patterns where applicable
(you may purchase more than one kit)

You may take as many individual classes as you wishor as many as you feel you can complete in the time alloted for the class.

 If you live too far away to attend the class, but would still like to participate, you can purchase a kit, EMAIL ME THE QUANTITY OF EACH ITEM AND WHERE TO SEND [SHIPPING COSTS WILL APPLY] 

WHAT:
Ornaments!  Ridiculously adorable ornaments. 
Ornaments to make and give as gifts,
Ornaments to dress up a beautifully wrapped package,
Ornaments to cluster in a bowl,
or decorate a lampshade,
Ornaments to hang on a doorknob, a wreath, a mirror
to tuck into greenery for that perfect touch,
or hang on your tree - (or your neck)
 all beautifully and thoughtfully handcrafted - by YOU - of course!

NOW, CHOOSE YOUR CRAFTS:      

PAPER ORNAMENTS AND EMBELLISHMENTS 

SIMILAR TO (BUT NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME AS) THESE:

(our kits include all pre-cut paper and supplies needed for our version of this project - including instructions)

inexpensive and easy - paper is one of my favorite mediums for crafting!

#1 FLOWER STAR MEDALLION ORNAMENT

KIT: $4.00

found at the bricolage-julier blog

I love this ornament.  I've been dying to make it, or a version of it

ever since Pottery Barn came out with their paper ornaments last year.

#2 STAR MEDALLION ORNAMENT

KIT: $3.50

I found this version on Graphics Fairy.  (I'm addicted)

We will give you 3 vintage-style Christmas graphics to choose from for the center. 

You are sure to love at least one of them!

#3 SNOWFLAKE MEDALLION

KIT: $3.25

This is a basic idea for a very cute ornament, but ours will have more bling and more color

and some vintage style... I don't know who to credit this to - so if you do, let me know.  Makes up quickly.

#4 ACCORDION PLEATED PAPER BALL ORNAMENT

KIT: $4.50

I have one of these from Pottery Barn's collection last year. 

I can't tell you how excited I am to make them,

because one just isn't enough!

#5 DECOUPAGE GLASS BALL ORNAMENT

KIT: $4.75

inspired by Amy Brethauer, we made some of our own

the base is a clear glass ball, and they sparkle!

(Kit includes glass ball ornament)

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE STYLE ORNAMENTS

SIMILAR TO (BUT NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME AS) THESE:

(our kits include all pre-cut paper and supplies needed for our version of this project - including instructions)2-3 vintage postcard images are included with each kit)
#6 SET OF 2 TART TIN VINTAGE-STYLE ORNAMENTS
KIT: $8.00

so charming and cute!  tiny tart tins, vintage postcard images and sparkle -

what more could a girl want?
[assorted tart tin shapes]

SET OF 3 VINTAGE STYLE 
PAPER MACHE ORNAMENTS
Heavily glittered star with vintage style medallion

A diamond shape paper mache base, vintage buttons, and 

2-3 Santa faces to choose from

I found this lovely ornament at American Harvest. I was immediately inspired to create a paper mache ornament with a choice of vintage image and accordion pleats - wait till you see it - so cute!

KIT: $11.75

#8 GLASS DECOUPAGE ORNAMENT

(Like Pottery Barn)

KIT: $5.00

(our similar version of this Pottery Barn ornament)
choice of 2-3 Vintage images

 #9 CRYSTAL CHANDELIER DROP PENDANT

with vintage graphics or book page background

KIT: $7.00

to trim the tree, or your neck.  a great gift as well!  

our kit is for the ornament, but chains will be available to turn it into a necklace.  

once again, our backgrounds and ornament shape will vary from this example

BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Nature themes are all the rage this year - especially our feathered friends!

SIMILAR TO (BUT NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME AS) THESE:

#10 SPARKLING RED CARDINAL
(minimal hand sewing only)

how adorable to fill a tree with red glittery cardinals!

KIT: $4.00

#11 GLITTERED BIRD CAGE

build a little cage for a glittering bird

I so love this little charmer

KIT: $6.50

ours will be similar, but not the same exactly - 

I will need to make a few to sprinkle 

my tree with!

As far as the classes go, you may sign up for either date. 

Instruction and delicious food/snacks are provided.  

Plus inspiration, demonstrations..... and fun, fun, fun!!!   

HOW:
Apologies to those who tried, unsuccessfully to pay through Paypal.  They have a glitch in their system and a lot of frustrated clients - myself being one of them.... 
however.... we will work around it.
to sign up for the classes, please email me the information and I will send you back an invoice you can pay through Paypal with.  Apparently, that part is still working.... :)


I will need to know:


Class date and # attending
Kit names and quantities of each


Thank you!!!!

WHERE:

The where will be provided to all class participants....
(but I can tell you it will be in the Rancho Santa Margarita/Dove Canyon/Coto de Caza area.)

any questions???

claudinebarnett@hotmail.com

SEE YOU THERE!

 

LEFTOVERS

The turkey is debuting as leftovers, the kids have returned to college, and we are left with wonderful memories and deep gratitude for family, faith and friends.  I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Before I begin decorating for the next holiday, I wanted to include some photos of our Thanksgiving table and decorations.   I am so fond of the humble pine cone this year that I just had to make it a feature...

and speaking of the next holiday season -

click here to go to the Christmas Class post

so that you can sign up for some completely adorable Christmas crafts.... but hurry!  it's coming up fast!

BACK TO THE TABLE...

I borrowed some ideas found on my latest addiction - Pinterest - and put pine cones upright in mercury glass vases and vintage trophies

 scattered a few on the table, too (frosted with snow) and added a couple of mercury glass pine cone ornaments.

 the mercury glass hurricanes were especially beautiful when the candles were lit

 and when paired with mercury glass candlesticks and votives the whole table glowed

 I added silver chargers and placed everything on a brown runner

 the large central pine cone was a purchase from Crate and Barrel last year.

 and the mercury glass was gathered over the years from many different places

 I used glass acorn picks from Michaels, as napkin rings, with brown linen napkins to complete the picture

 Did you do anything fun on your holiday table?

CHRISTMAS IS COMING... and its RED!

This season is going to be a little different

My schedule is already full

but I so want to add a little Christmas class

because we are looking at things differently this year

and there are so many who have been impacted by the economy

in so many ways

I want to add a little Christmas class - or two

and teach you how to make some lovely little Christmas decorations

inexpensively, in fact - cheaply

(but they won't look cheap)

and some handmade gifts you will be proud to give 

and talk about how to use what you have

to create a fresh new look or enhance the old

so think about that for a minute

while I show you photos from our girls day out

a day full of inspiration and ideas at Rogers Gardens

Red was the color of the day - mixed with neutrals of black and gray

Look closely at the wreaths, they are comprised of a smaller berry wreath

inside a larger green wreath -

great way to make a larger statement with that berry wreath hanging around your house.

Plaid was the fabric choice - it covered the walls and was the choice for the ribbon

this larger wreath incorporated three large berry covered balls, with apples and shiny red ornaments

the wall of whimsical silhouettes

were especially fun

with red and black wall coverings - they popped against the background

I loved that they broke up some of the silhouettes into two frames

and not necessarily matching ones

 these would be so simple to recreate

I love how the image often escapes the frame

There was a lot more red in the florals - Amaryllis and roses (all faux, but lovely)

and in the courtyard the real flowers were stunning en mass

Cyclamen for shady spots - a favorite of mine

When my husband saw this photo he fell in love with the faux trophy heads

with the wreath around them

what is it with men and animal heads anyway?

but I will admit they were stunning

and the white porcelain heads were beautiful

and sold out

another idea to use in your home

drape garland in an area you may not normally use it, like a cupboard or armoire

spread the joy around a little

near the nutcrackers, a display of amaryllis

in urns

and another pretty double wreath idea

in beautiful vibrant red 

I'm still kicking myself for not bringing Mr. Santa home with me

I loved him....

and this tree was amazing

entirely in red and crystal

loved this little bench and the cheerful pillows

black and silver  - proof not everything was red

I loved the urns with the tinsel trees in them

and this area was all gold and glitter

the angel was covered with gorgeous big mica flakes

lovely

but my favorite of the day, by far,

 were the lanterns

   

full of fresh greens and red florals

red roses, red berries, red balls

beautiful

I'm definitely doing this at my house this year

  

so, back to the classes

there will be a small class charge for my time

and I will collect and assemble all the materials -

(cheaper for you that way

as you don't have to buy a whole bag of jingle bells to make one santa hat)

so if you are interested in a fun little class

with maybe 3-4 inexpensive crafts to choose from

with all materials provided

with fun company

plus refreshments and lots of easy ideas for the holidays

please let me know (by comment or email)

and for you who are in blogland and too far away to attend physically,

we can provide a supply kit and tutorial (instructions)...

If there is enough interest, I will post the information and you can sign up if you like

very soon!

Best wishes!

If I have failed to give credit to any photograph posted in my blog, its because it came to me without that information - so please let me know if its yours so that I can give credit where its due!  Thank you!