Crafty Kayes Room

Some more diamond beading today. I added some embellishments to the outside of the frame.  These are from Aussie Trends Handcrafts and a few of my friends spent an enjoyable afternoon learning how to bead.   

Sharing some diamond beading hangers I made to hang in my front windows this year. They look really pretty with the lights on them    

I made this set of Tree ornaments for my friend as a thank you for hosting our neighbourhood Christmas Party. They are a Dreaming tree project and fun to make. I knew my friend  loves pink and pretty so I made them pink and silver and they matched her tree perfectly.   

Merry Christmas to my family, my friends. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a fabulous New Year .  Christmas wishes  also to my followers on my blog. I have appreciated your support during the past year .  Sharing a few photos of my decorations this year   

Night Before Christmas in Aussie land   Night Before Christmas in Aussie land 'Twas the night before Christmas; there wasn't a sound. Not a possum was stirring; no-one was around. We'd left on the table some tucker and beer, ...Hoping that Santa Claus soon would be here; We children were snuggled up safe in our beds, While dreams of pavlova danced 'round in our heads; And Mum in her nightie, and Dad in his shorts, Had just settled down to watch TV sports. When outside the house a mad ruckus arose; Loud squeaking and banging woke us from our doze. We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out, Snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. Guess what had woken us up from our snooze, But a rusty old Ute pulled by eight mighty kangaroos. The cheerful man driving was giggling with glee, And we both knew at once who this plump bloke must be. Now, I'm telling the truth it's all dinki-di, Those eight kangaroos fairly soa

Even though  I really can't sew I loved making these Victorian Sewing Boxes  They are the same concept as a exploding card, a bit fiddly to compete but definately a challenge.    

Some more pine cone projects to share today. The first is a pine cone hanger, very simple  but very popular. I added a bit of greenery and berries to the cone  and a re cardinal and a ribbon hanger . I also bought some tiny terracotta pots and added a pine cone  studded with berries and a bit of greenery and a ribbon. A nice little gift.   

  The decorated tea lights were very popular at the Market .  Made to look a bit like a birthday cake with a candle in the middle. One lady bought out my entire basket full.   I also made a few with a Christmas theme. 

My friend was able to find some pine cones for me in the local park so I made table centrepieces with them  I did make 10 but unfortunately or maybe fortunately all but one sold leading up to and during set up. Will have to increase my number next time .  They proved to be very popular.    

I would like to share a few photos of some of the items I have made for our Christmas Craft Market which was held in our village recently. I found these little glass baubles at a local store, added a floor with snow and glitter and a few little miniatures  to make a cute tree hanger.   

I would like to share a few photos of some of the items I have made for our Christmas Craft Market which was held in our village recently. I made some easel style cards and popped a battery tea light into the back of them. Some for Christmas and some for birthdays.  Very nice effect but hard to photograph.   

I would like to share a few photos of some of the items I have made for our Christmas Craft Market which was held in our village recently . A couple of plain boxes, one decorated for Christmas and the other perhaps for a birthday.    

I would like to share a few photos of some of the items I have made for our Christmas Craft Market which was held in our village last weekend. For those of you who have followed my blog for a while you may remember these bird cages. Our Craft Mad group made them at one of our craft retreats a few years ago.  My sister in law kindly donated a couple to our cause.   

I would like to share a few photos of some of the items I have made for our Christmas Craft Market which was held in our village last weekend. I bought some candles and added Christmas decorations.  I also made some suitable for birthdays and other occasions.  

I would like to share a few photos of some of the items I have made for our Christmas Craft Market which was held in our village last weekend. Today I am sharing my calendar cards. Very simply made by embossing the front of an easel card adding a calendar tab and a Hearty Crafts 3d image.    

The second card for our Craft Mad Monthly Swap was to make a card from something that had been recycled. I chose an advertising leaflet from Blue Edge Crafts    I made a small fan from the leaflet, and added a tassel and also backed some stickers with other parts of the leaflet.   

 The theme for our first Craft Mad Craft Mad Monthly Swap card was to make a card with a blue theme. I chose a Hearty Crafts 3dimage and different shades of blue cardstock for the background and a blue paper doily . Finished with a greeting sticker.     

Another box card set today  This time for a 60 year old.  These have become very popular amongst my clients as they hope that  they will be something that will become a special keepsake of their birthday .  

Today I would like to share a 50th birthday card set I made recently. The card is an accordian photo card with three photos and a greeting panel. The box and card are both made to match and hopefully will become a keepsake for the birthday girl.    

Birthday card for a 13 year old.  For some reason I always find teenage and cards for men quite  challenging  however I was pleased with this result.  

A simple 21st birthday card for a young man. I thought this suited the occasion, clean and simple.