Are you doing anything at the last-minute? Like me? :)

There is no wrapping done here – gifts are not finished - and I may have finished decorating my mantel a  just a couple days ago.

Not that I have procrastinated this year or anything. lol!!

It’s been fun to make some new things this year – things were getting a little sad!
I wanted to create some cute, unique items for my mantel – and I think this fabric art is perfect for that.

Here is my new Canvas Art – this Stylish Christmas Deer Silhouette!

Isn’t he handsome? ;)

It’s been a while since I played with fabric and Mod Podge – I forgotten how fun and easy it is!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:

1 Canvas art board – mine is 12 x 16
fabrics – three different fabrics for base, deer and bow
Jumbo rick rack for edging
hot glue
Mod Podge

Begin by covering your artboard with your base fabric. Brush on a layer of Mod Podge, then lay your fabric on that and smooth out all the bubbles.
Brush another layer of Mod Podge on top of that.

Wrap the extra fabric around to the back and Mod Podge it down as well.

Cut out a deer silhouette. I used linen for mine.
There are lots of clip art shapes out there – just resize one you like to fit your canvas.

 

Mod Podge your deer to the canvas just like you did before, with a layer of Mod Podge under the deer, then a layer on top.

Cut out a snazzy little bow to dress him up. Mod Podge it on.

I got the idea for this part from an awesome pendant that April has over at Funky Vintage Lovely.
It’s a darling deer sporting a bow tie.  I emailed April and asked if I could use the idea for my artwork and she said yes, because she’s awesome like that. :)

Hot glue an edging of rick rack to the back side of the canvas, so half the rick rack shows over the edge of the canvas.
That finishes him off!! Pretty quick right?

I’m pretty much in love.

I hope you like him!!

So how are you doing? All ready for the big day?

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This was originally a guest post over at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff. :)

Woohooo! Time to bring on the Christmas Decorations!!

Are yours already up?
I will confess – I can’t do it. I have to wait until after Thanksgiving.
But now it’s time!! I am all ready to set up the trees (I may have 4. Ahem.) Decorate the mantle (Not sure what is going there yet) and unpack my grandmother’s Nativity. :)

It’s so fun to freshen up the decorations with a few new things each year. The lace and linen in these pretty little trees come together for a fun, classic look that will be a great addition to our Christmas decorations!

Aren’t they pretty?

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:

STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam:
• One 9″ x 4″ cone
• One 12″ x 4″ cone
• One 15″ x 4″ cone
Linen for covering all cones (about 1/2 yard)
Lace for decorations
Button/jute for small cone
Hot glue
Felt circles (1 for each base)

Begin by cutting a triangle of linen large enough to cover each cone.

Wrap the linen tightly around the cone and hot glue on.

For the base, clip triangles into the extra fabric. Glue down the bottom, triangle pieces. This will help the cone sit flat.

Glue a felt circle just a wee bit smaller than the cone onto the base.

Repeat for the other two cones.

For the 12″ x 4″ cone, wrap 1″ crochet lace around the base and glue on. Glue and wrap the lace diagonally up the cone until you reach the top. Glue the lace around the top of the cone.

For the smallest and largest cones, wrap the base and top with your thinner lace.

For the 15″ cone, alternate large and small lace in the middle section of the cone.

For the smallest cone, wrap a strip of wide lace around the center loosely. Gather up the lace in the front and glue a button and a sweet jute bow in the center.

That finishes them off!!

I tried several other embellishments, buttons, beads, etc. But in the end I liked the simplicity of the just the linen and lace together best!

I love the look of the trees paired with some Greenery and my shabby little iron birdie!

What about you? Do you add something new to your decorations every year?

This was originally a guest post at Under the Table and Dreaming. I was provided with the  STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam cones to make the project. All ideas and other materials are mine.

I’m linking to Sunday Scoop, Today’s Creative Blog, Met Monday, Skip to my Lou, Tutorials & Tips Tuesday, Funky Junk Interiors, Quilt Story, and the other fabulous parties on the sidebar – make sure you check them out!