Thursday, July 23, 2015

Merry Little Christmas in July

I've just started doing a bit of crafting and sewing for Christmas in July - getting ready in advance for the big event. I love me some Christmas, so thinking about it mid-summer is a treat.

I got this idea from a magazine picture which I no longer have so can't reference :( but loved it so much. Won't this look fun on my mantel come December?!


I bought the letters at Michael's - wooden and white. The scrapbook paper was from an online shop called Doodlebug Design, Inc. "Santa Express" - 11 double-sided cardstock.



I simply turned the letters upside down onto the side of the paper I wanted to show - traced around each letter with a pencil. Then Mod Podged the letters on and let that dry completely. Then I came back with a top layer of Mod Podge. So easy, so cute, so fun!

Several months ago I saw this fabric at the Fat Quarter Shop and thought of the possibilities. I'm going to make a small quilt for a Christmas throw on the sofa. There'll be fabric enough left over to make two pillows which I may gift.
 

I recently finished up more little girl dresses - will show you those next time.

For now, I'm off for a fun day with my friends to Yorktown, VA. See you next time.

Mary 

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13 comments:

  1. Those letters are definitely in your colors. I can't wait to see them when you decorate with them at Christmas.
    I saw your pic from your trip. It looked like a fun day with friends.

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  2. I was just thinking that I need to start some Christmas stuff. But first, my new daughter-in-law is hosting a baby shower in 1 week so I need to get going on my contributions.

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  3. Hi Mary! I love those Christmas letters! Did you modge podge them? I may have to do that! You're on a roll! The quilt will be lovely. Hope you're having a good weekend.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Yes, I Mod Podged - see the edited instructions above (not that you'd need them, but thought I'd post full details for others). Have fun!

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  4. Those are adorable! I'm with Shelia, did you Modge Podge?

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    1. Yes I did - I have revised the information above so that you have all the details. Thanks for visiting!
      Mary

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  5. Very, very cute! And I can't wait to see that quilt :)

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  6. Mary, you are on the ball girl! I love the added spool. I have some large wooden letters that say JOY. They are just painted, but last year I thought I should cover them with scrapbook paper. You've convinced me girl! Also love the fabric!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. What a gorgeous idea for Christmas! I love the cheerful colours of the scrapbook paper you chose. Lovely fabric too.....
    Happy weekend, Mary!
    Helen xox

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  8. Love your NOEL letters. You are really ahead of schedule for the holidays.

    Judy

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  9. I love your letters and the colors.

    Hugs from Oklahoma,

    Valerie
    Cottage Making Mommy

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  10. Hi Mary! I'll bet you're still making stuff! :) Hope your week has gone well and have a nice weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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