Giving... as much fun as receiving

Wednesday, 07 December 2011

In previous posts, I've shared the gorgeous handmade ornaments received from my swap partners in Cassandra's Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap.

Today I'm sharing the ornaments I made for my sweet partners.

A mini Christmas stocking....

made from a vintage angora sweater, with vintage laces, crochet, tatting....

soft and sweet.

Tucked inside the stocking is a mini "wish upon a star" wand

A Christmas heart sachet...

...also made from a vintage sweater... stuffed with lavender seeds, so my partners can stow it in a drawer, instead of hanging on their tree (if they chose)

Christmas Angel hanging tag...

...lovely laces were used to embellish, along with beautiful vintage bling.

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For the Bloggerette Sorority's swap, this is what I made for my partner, JoAnne.

Titled: "The Sugar Plum Fairy"

When I first saw this image of the little ballerina, the Sugar Plum Fairy came instantly to mind.

... creamy white roses, vintage millinery, silver leaves, icy blue sprigs...

A vision of loveliness.

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I'm linking to the White Wednesday here.

Stop on by for lots of white eye candy and holiday loveliness.

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this is so stunning it takes my breath away.. JoAnna's one lucky lady... hugs wendy

Posted by: wendy | Monday, 19 December 2011 at 12:05 PM

I'm feeling so intimidated to swap with you! I love what you made!! They're all so beautiful!

Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | Wednesday, 14 December 2011 at 03:17 PM

Oh goodness! The ornaments you made and the little sugar plum fairy are just darling!
Cerri xo

Posted by: Cerri | Monday, 12 December 2011 at 11:49 PM

Let me just say, stunning fairy ornament.
Michele

Posted by: Michele | Monday, 12 December 2011 at 01:49 PM

These are such beautiful and much cherished additions to my holiday decor.
Your stunning Sugar Plum Fairy graces my blog today.
Thank you again Mercedes & Merry Christmas!
xoxo
JoAnne

Posted by: JoAnne | Sunday, 11 December 2011 at 01:22 PM

WOW your work always inspires me....I luv it all...
hugs
tabitha

Posted by: tabitha | Friday, 09 December 2011 at 07:27 AM

Hi Mercedes
The Christmas stocking is beautiful,I love all the lace.
The wee ballerina standing among the creamy roses is just so pretty.
JoAnne will love it!!!
Grace

Posted by: Grace | Wednesday, 07 December 2011 at 09:51 PM

Que maravilhosas imagens!!!
Tão angelicais ao olhar...estou adorando apreciar esse trabalho.

Beijos do Brasil.

Posted by: Dani Cristin | Wednesday, 07 December 2011 at 07:47 PM

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