Thursday, 10 November 2011

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 6......

Morning,
How you all doing??? good I hope....Can't believe it's time for another challenge over at Crafty Ribbons Challenge....This time we have Charlotta (La Vikinga) hosting and she has the theme of.....

ANYTHING BUT A CARD.......

If you get a chance please pop over and see the gorgeous things the rest of the Team have made.....Here is what I came up with.....



I decided to make a garland for Christmas,so I drew a Christmas tree template then cut out 8 trees from green felt,you could make as many as you want for the length of garland you want......


I've then used some of the buttons from the fabulous Button boxes from Crafty Ribbons,gorgeous colours, I've used buttons from the Christmas Berry box,I've then added some sequins and fixed all 8 trees along a length of ribbon again from Crafty Ribbons,and to top off the tree a slightly larger button on the top of it....

Right that's me done off now to hang the washing out,down to Mum & Dad's to do some bits,back home sort dinner,go to the repatriation this time it's earlier about 3pm and the poor lad coming home is only 21 years old,then pick Katy up from after school Textile Design club,back home Dinner,and then hopefully catch up with my commenting so see you all later....Oh and I'll add my extra bits to my Candy which I haven't got round to doing yet...

Mandy x

32 comments:

rachel said...

nice idea:)

Marie-Louise said...

What a great idea.

Squirrel x said...

Ooh, this is so much fun sweetie, and it looks brilliant! Our Christmas garland is very much worse for wear these days - too much of Vince swinging on it, so I may have to try something like this myself. Hugs Sxx

Uta said...

Wow, your garland is so cute. I love it.

Hugs, Uta

Denise and Louise said...

This is such a pretty garland. What a clever idea. Enjoy your day - it sounds busy!!
Hugs
Denise xx

Leanne said...

Love this pretty garland. Good use of buttons.

Esme said...

Hi Mandy,

Thank you for your message - it's good to be back. Just a bit of a mad rush to get on with the Christmas cards now!!
Still jobhunting...seems to be going on forever as I don't seem to have the experience in anything!! Oh well, something will turn up, it always does!

Love your Christmas tree garland - very bright and colourful (much needed with the cold, drizzly weather setting in)!

I hope you are well and will hopefully be popping by more often now!

Esme xx

Mama J said...

This Christmas tree garland is gorgeous and you make it sound so simple!

Jill said...

Oooh what a great banner! I love it but so would my cats!! Jill x

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Mandy,
What a cute wee garland. I think this is a fabulous idea.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Alenka***** said...

Какая прелесть!!! Очень красиво и празднично!!!

Corine van der Zee said...

Very pretty Mandy!

Hugs Corine

Creations by Shirl said...

What a cute idea - you must of used up tons of buttons for this project!

Margreet said...

what a gorgeous garland Mandy....so lovely!
xxx Margreet

Jessica said...

Mandy, this is darling. I am a fanatic about banners and I just adore your trees! Great job!
:O)
Jessica

KimberleyG said...

What a busy day you have planned!
Great job on the banner.

Sarah said...

Gorgeous Mandy, what a fab idea x

coops said...

wow this is gorgeous mandy, will look great at christmas :D

xx coops xx

Rebekah said...

How super cute is this garland Mandy?! I feel all festive now hugs Rebekah xx

D K Crafts said...

Hi Mandy. Great idea for a handmade Christmas decoration. The buttons and sequins add a lovely touch of colour. Donna

Trish and Treasure said...

Love the Xmas trees banner it's georgous!

CraftyLoops said...

Mandy these are so beautiful. Lovely idea. Lee x

Stampi said...

so sweet...each little tree with all those lovely ornaments..great stuff

Carol said...

How sweet is that! Love the little buttons.

Pendra said...

Very creative Mandy, I love working with felt as it is very versatile! This would be cute for leaves fall decoration too!

Trish and Treasure said...

Have a great weekend!

Debbie said...

Fab Christmas Tree Garland.You are so creative.Love it.Hope you're fine.Sounds like one busy day.Love Debbie x

Loz ♥ said...

this is cool! i think I might have to get the kids to help make one for us! xx

Auntie Em said...

Seeing your little trees on your cute little banner reminded me of the little felt tree pins I made one year to pass out to company. I cut out the little trees and sewed little seed beads and sequins scattered over the front. I stitched little safety pins on the back to fasten them on with.
Thanks for sharing the fun idea! :)

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Mandy these are great what a super decoration for Christmas love the little buttons on them this is super.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Maria said...

This looks absolutely gorgeous! I can see one of these hanging across my mantlepiece over Xmas! I love it. Maria x

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, I love this. The trees are so cute.