A day off

At a garage sale this summer, I bought a baggie full of hand crocheted snowflakes. 

They would have been sweet on a Christmas tree as is, but I thought they'd be even better foofed up.  Plus, I was in the  mood for a day of plain old gluing and playing with pretties.

First, I stiffened them with a mix of liquid starch and glue.  Then, I glittered them up with a sprinkling of mica flakes.

Over that, each one got a centerpiece of something vintage and precious.

Next, came dangling ribbons and lace. 

Some, I have kept for my own tree, the rest are available in my Boutique and on Etsy.

While I was in a gluing frame of mind, I added some trees to old spools and prettied them up too.

There are days when a having a simple project that has no goal other than being lovely, can be calming to the soul.  I didn't want to have to think much, or plan, just let my fingers rifle through my dishes of jewels and flowers randomly adding dainties to some sparkly Christmas things.

It was just what I needed.  A day to be alone with myself and my thoughts, to work out some worries.  I always think better when my hands are busy. 

By the time I was done, I had a full table of delicate pastel pretties. And a happier outlook.

Comments

[suzeeez]

Very pretty Karla :o)

[Tami Hacker]

I also bought some crocheted snowflakes to turn into Christmas decorations. You are many steps ahead of me as my lay in storage. Your snowflakes are so beautiful! Thanks for your inspiration!

[Linda McMillin]

so much cheaper than therapy! such beautiful return for your time.

[Dean Designs]

Beautiful!! I need to go with you on your next "Day Off"...lol

[Leann]

Hi Karla

I Love how you always take things to the next level - love the idea of adding bling to the snowflakes!

I bleached an entire bag of trees now I just need to get crakin on the fun part!

Enjoy your week!
Leann

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