Finishing touches

It's feeling more like Christmas now that I have most of the presents and have written out my cards. I've still got to sew up a couple of pairs of knitted gloves and make one piece of bunting but still found some time to make personal gift tags using up some felt, buttons + ribbon. They are really simple but make the gift bags look special. Last year I made felted love hearts and knitted ones but I wanted to do something new this year.

My sister went to John Lewis this week and commented how expensive their little hand made items are so came home and made her own. Her button heart is lovely and similar ones cost around £10! I've found its getting more difficult to go into the high street to buy craft products but charity shops do a good line in buttons! Enjoy your Sunday whatever you get up to. Amanda x

Comments

Jo said…

Your gift tag is gorgeous and it will certainly add something to your gifts. My cards are written and posted, at last, but I've still got a few gifts to buy.

13 December 2010 at 01:29

Eight by Six said…

Thanks Jo I'm quite pleased how they turned out. I posted the last of my cards today and I'm off shopping on Tuesday night with my mum. Well we plan to have dinner there too!

13 December 2010 at 12:06

bears footprints said…

I have just come across your lovely blog i really enjoyed reading your posts. What a bargain getting 3 chilli plants for 20p each. i to still need to do my cards, i will get there in the end.
Glad to of found your blog hope to come across you again soon x

13 December 2010 at 12:30

Eight by Six said…

Hello Bears Footprints and thank you for leaving a comment. I'm pleased you like my Blog and I hope you pop back again soon. Have a great Christmas. Amanda x

14 December 2010 at 05:11

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