Yesterday, while having a bit of a de stash I came across a box of bits and pieces that I had used in a school at some point. There were little semi circles of fabric paper, a paper covered ball (beer can widget covered in paper pulp) and several other bits and bobs. I have a large tin filled with the paper covered widgets and you may recall that I threw out a whole load of paper covered blown eggs last year or the year before. If you have only just joined me and would like a photo tutorial on the paper covered eggs and widgets let me know. I will do one and share it here.... Anyway, as usual I am digressing. I turned the paper semi circles into little cones and decorated them with stick on bling from the pound shop. Then I stuck one of them onto the paper covered ball and added a simple little face. In another box I found a load of hardwood balls that originally came with a phial of fragrant oil. The oil was to pour onto the balls and allow to soak in. I used to put them in my porch to add a lovely scent when the sun shone. I don't know when they got relegated to the craft stash but I couldn't just chuck them out. They are a little smaller than a ping pong ball (which would work just as well ). Anyway, I decided to use them to make little elf heads and as they still smell very fragrant they will be lovely additions to the bowl of little pine cone potpourri that I bring out every Christmas.
Before I share a few photos I want to give a little shout out for Stephenie…She has a lovely etsy shop and it you are in the market for some luxury hand made Christmas gifts than it's well worth a browse.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinkCottageSoaps
If the cost of posting things from the USA to England wasn't an issue I would be buying some of her gorgeous soaps to try. In the past I often took part in swaps to and from America and Australia. Sadly the cost of postage has made it too expensive... Such a pity as I loved making and swapping with people across the world.
Anyone else want a shout out?... Just let me know and I will be glad to oblige. Let's all support one another.
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| This little fine nozzle glue bottle is a really useful addition to my stash. |
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The wooden ones smell gorgeous
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They are gorgeous, such fun. Sadly the cost of postage has stopped me participating in exchanges and such now too.
ReplyDeleteWould you mind using this fairly simple and fun activity with my craft group at the Sheltered Housing where I volunteer? I used golf balls last year but the surface was too knobbly for the participants to draw on. These would work if I ironed fabric onto interfacing I think because the felt was too soft to make the conical shapes. Thanks for sharing-some days I feel I’m back at school with the group and then I have a smile. F
ReplyDeleteI am flattered that you would want to. Please feel free to use any of the ideas I post. In fact you have given me a nudge to consider volunteering in my local sheltered housing as soon as my hip is better.
DeleteAh ... so sweet! And what a fun idea to add them to the Christmas potpourri :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea, my little nieces love crafting and i shall remember this idea for them, thank you. Emmax
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