This is my secondary blog and is designed as an archive of my handmade creations, past and present. I also add dates of fairs I'm attending, where I offer for sale my handmade pieces and also carefully sourced vintage goods. I hope you will enjoy taking a look, Niki x

Wednesday 11 November 2015

Country Blessings

After making a cushion for our living room from an old men's jumper, I thought I'd use up all the offcuts and make some seasonal country style decorations... 
These pure wool Fairisle hearts are filled with cinnamon, cloves and star anise for festive fragrance...
And come with a rag ribbon hand stamped message fixed with a vintage button. 

They will hang easily from the Christmas tree by their curly wire loop.
There's a little stocking too!

Perfect for those who prefer a natural country look to the usual glitz and sparkle.
The even smaller off-cuts were trimmed into tiny hearts for some one-off greetings cards...
Combined with antique lace and a hand stamped message.



Other pieces made this week include some magic keys for Santa (for those without a chimney on their home!) - Made from antique French keys. 

And a little photo collage...
All are stored away ready for the Winter Wonderland Fair next month.
Niki x

8 comments:

  1. Mmmmm . . . I can almost smell Christmas from here! Those Santa keys are a great idea!

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    1. Thanks Willow - I love how scents evoke feelings and memories...Made our Christmas cake yesterday and the smell was divine :)
      Hope you are enjoying some early festive preparations. N x

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  2. As always, I am in awe at your ingenuity of making such sweet little creations from little bits and pieces. I adore what you do.

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  3. I am in love with your filled hearts. I NEED one :-) x

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    1. Hi H, lovely to hear from you...I'm now selling at various events in South Molton. Hope you are well and happy, Niki x

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  4. So cozy looking Niki,i just love them all x

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    1. Thanks for catching-up with me here K...always lovely to hear from you, Niki x

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