Monday, November 30, 2009

Beautiful Blue Christmas

Whew! What a whirlwind the Thanksgiving weekend can be! I wasn't able to post over the weekend I was so busy. But I'm back for one of my favs, Blue Monday, hosted by Smiling Sally. I'm glad I got so many holiday crafts done before Thanksgiving since I didn't have time for any of that, either. Let me show you some of the things I've been making that are BLUE.I'm madly in love with making tassels, after reading a great tutorial at It's So Very Cheri. I've tried before, but they never were quite right for me. She showed a little trick with a base that makes it so much easier and they look nicer, too. Besides this pretty sparkly bird, I've made some snowmen and golden pinecone tassels that I have in my etsy shop, Little Somethings, along with lots of blue jewelry and monogrammed cards.It takes forever to make these mosaic background cards, and I don't think I will ever do it again. I cut up old holiday cards to make little tiles, glue them down one by one, color in any spaces with paint pen to look like grout, and seal with a layer of thinned Mod Podge. Once it's dry, I decorate it with words and a big picture.
Many more blues, from antiques to modern, fancy to mundane, can be found with the Blue Monday participants listed at Smiling Sally.
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22 comments:

  1. Vodka LogicNovember 30, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Very cute... and I love blue.

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  2. gengenNovember 30, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    I love blue also it is my favorite color. Your entries are pretty. Happy blue Monday.

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  3. KnittyNovember 30, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    What a fun tassel! Happy Blue Monday!

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  4. GloNovember 30, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I love the tassel and you card!

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  5. SmilingSallyNovember 30, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I can see the hours of work in both pieces. Good work, Elizabeth. I hope they both sell.

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  6. Country Wings in PhoenixNovember 30, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Oh Elizabeth...
    I love the blue tassel. How cute is the little bird. I just love it. So, so pretty.

    Your mosiac card is beautiful. It would be a fun project for the grandkids. Have all the tiles cut up and then all they would have to do was paste them on. I would do the Mod Podge ofcourse, but it would make a nice project for them.

    Thanks for sharing. I love it when you do. I'll be checking out this book for sure.

    Country hugs sweetie...Sherry

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  7. LVNovember 30, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    No doubt you have been busy. You have created some very neat things. I enjoy seeing what others think to do with their talent.

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  8. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 30, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    It looks like you have been very busy, Elizabeth! Love everything you made there. I think it would be fun to make tassels. That looks like a craft I'd enjoy. That card is SO pretty. Can't believe you glued all those little squares! If these are your cards this year, I think I would use that as the prototype and just copy it with a copy machine. Of course I'm not an artist like you. I'm lucky to craft my own signature. ;-)

    Love to you and Happy Blue Monday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  9. That Janie GirlNovember 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I love that tassel! Blue is one of my favorite colors!

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  10. ClassyChassyNovember 30, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    The tassel and cards are great!!!

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  11. NannaNovember 30, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    love the tassel & the card, hope you have a great blue monday!
    Helen

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  12. ShyNovember 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Ms Elizabeth, your christmas decor is so cute. love the combination of blue and silver. Thanks for sharing

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  13. concretenprimrosesNovember 30, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Nice job on the tassel. I love the mosaic card. I think if I did it tho I would use a dark background paper and space out the squares so the background would be the "grout". Just a thought.
    Kathy

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  14. Mary BergfeldNovember 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    You've been really busy. I love your blue ornament and the card is gorgeous. I hope you are having a wonderful Blue Monday.

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  15. CindyNovember 30, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Very nice things, love the bird
    cindy

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  16. JustineNovember 30, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Whoa, that mosaic card is definitely too labor intensive! Pretty, but too much work. On the other hand, the tassel is perfect!

    Justine :o )

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  17. xinexNovember 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Your hard work paid off, Elizabeth. They both turned out nice...Christine

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  18. xinexNovember 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Your hard work paid off, Elizabeth. They both turned out nice...Christine

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  19. UnknownNovember 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Great job! So pretty.

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Elizabeth

    Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you! Thanksgiving was so busy for me and I have foot injury so everything took me a little longer.

    Your blue crafts are all so lovely!

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  21. Diabetes-watchDecember 1, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    I love that tassel! Happy Blue Monday!
    Thanks for sharing it!

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  22. Limo in Philadelphia PAAugust 21, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    I love that blue bird piece!
    Its lovely!

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