ready, set, go....

gifts are in the mail...counting down the days until we unwrap gift #1.

(group 2, gift 12)
-Beth

Gift Idea

Someone really needs to make these!! - MCA

Round 3 and 4 Groups

2009 and we have grown. We are up to 4 groups this year which means we get to welcome some new 12 dayers. Look forward to more posts soon, in the mean time...here's a little inspiration.

fabric flower tutorial

basket tutorial

betz's nests.

that's a wrap

thanks to all that participated in this years 12 days. looking forward to 2009. we are very likely going to have 3 groups with all of the interest we had this year. look for an email in early October!
Happy 2009!
-Beth

day 12 group 1

holly made these quilted trivets but they look too pretty to sit a hot pot on. concentric circles of great patterns and fabrics. thanks holly.

day 13 group 2

you read right, 13 in this 12 days of Christmas. the more the merrier. paige made these darling felted, i'm calling mine a fairy house, ornaments. look at the tiny door and button window. too cute. okay, okay, i am going to have to get a tree next year, too many handmade ornaments that need to be put on display. thanks paige!

day 12 group 2

jessica made these fun colorful magnets for our group...they remind me of candy. i have enough to put on the fridge, in my studio and i might brave taking some to school although, i think they might quickly disappear. thanks jess. and a practical way to send them along...a baker we can use again!

day 11 group 2

a pretty necklace of swirled blue and clear glass on a silk cord. earrings to match. thanks so much for this contemporary jewelry. we are going to have the best accessories for 2009!

Day 11 Group 1 - Flower Power

How sweet are these tulle broaches by Claire Bear? Something about these reminds me of Molly Ringwald's dress in Pretty in Pink. I love the assortment of the packages as much as the gifts.

Day 10 Group 1 - Where did we leave off...?

These were the holiday hit in the Lou. So many of the girls from the group were wearing these around town. I believe they are all a little different. Thanks to Kim from the Ok state.

day 10 group 2

ACHOO. mary claire sent along a tissue cozy. love the brass charms and festive stripes. look at the adorable shrinky dink and vintage map packaging.

day 9 group 2

all the way from bean town. liz sent a long this fun card holder. pull the ribbon and your business cards, photos, or credit cards pop up. fun jackson pollock inspired recycled ink cards. thanks for the modern stationary and the card holder.

day 8 group 2

i accidentally opened out of order, oops. rachel made felt and pearl necklaces with a lovely cream ribbon. i have the perfect scooped neck top to wear this with. thanks rachel!!

She's crafty She's dynomite ....Day 9 Group 1

Alice made these adorable fabric trees for day 9. Ok Adam is pulling me off the computer... something about getting ready for his Aunt's Christmas Eve party.
* is that an original Ron Wever in the background?

Snail Xmas - What? Day 8 Group 1

There is no way this photo is going to do this print justice. There is such a delicate softness that one could only see in person. Glad so many frame shops are having sales, I cant wait to get this on the wall. This diptych is from Jodi and Elliot in St. Louis. Jodi has a great eye. A few years back she took portraits of my sisters and I for my parents as a Christmas gift. Thanks Jodi and E

ps. snail xmas is the title of the print. if you look close there are snails on the trees.

Dont Judge a Book by it's Cover Day 7 Group 1

So I must confess when I opened this gift, I thought, What cute bracelets! Holly clued me in that these were bookmarks. Tasha from Highland, IL made these cute marks to hold your place. I still may wear mine as a bracelet.

Where did we leave off? Day 6 Group 1

No whining here... these wine labels are fabulous. What a unique way to jazz up that hostess gift or that last minute (what do I have on the wine rack) birthday present. The set included 4 labels that wrap around any bottle of wine and a little tag to add to and from.

Many thanks Anne!

Hope this pic isnt too dark. Please feel free to upload other pics.

day7 group 2

Maggie sent along this matted classic Polaroid photograph. love the composition and the red and green. did you know that they no longer make Polaroid film and there is a movement to save Polaroid. thanks for giving us this endangered/soon to be extinct gift. i am going to buy a frame tomorrow. i have the perfect spot picked out!

day 5 and 6 group 2

day 6. i made earrings for everyone. i found these petite top drilled pearls and was inspired. they remind me of snowflakes. hope everyone likes them.

day 5, we opened up stitched felt ornaments. beautifully crafted. thank you donna mae.

A beautiful thing is never perfect Day 5 Group 1

I think we're almost caught up. This tin of beautiful magnets arrived from Christine. The classic black and white design should match any kitchen. I loved the quote on the inside lid. How true.

" A beautiful thing is never perfect" Egyptian Proverb

I have very few Christmas decorations, so I tried to use what I had as props. If you have better pics please feel free to upload them.