Recycled Christmas Card with Crochet Edging

Source: dutchsister-s.blogspot.com via Teacup Lane on Pinterest

I have to try this!  

Now I know why I saved my Christmas cards over the years.

This is so cute.

You could make a lovely Christmas banner out of several cards.  

Attach one or more cards to a wreath.

Or just hang one as an ornament.

(Click on the photo for instructions.)

Crocheted Snowman Gift Card Cosy

Sorry it's been so long since I posted on my Christmas Blog, Sandy Snowflake!

We've been busy with house projects all this summer mostly spending our time indoors with all the hot weather.  

Pretty soon I'll be complaining of the cold!

I found this delightful crocheted snowman on Pinterest today and had to blog about it.

It's a free pattern you can find (here).  

I can hardly wait to make one!

If you don't crochet try making one of out felt or even paper.

My Christmas Starburst Ripple

I'm back!

To share one of my Christmas crochet projects with you.

This is the first circular ripple I've ever done so far...

I asked readers of my regular blog, Teacup Lane, for name suggestions because I'm lousy at naming things.    

My dear blogging friend, Barbara F., suggested "Starburst" which is so appropriate that I wonder why I, duh, couldn't come up with a name like that!  

If you want to see more information and photos of my Christmas Starburst ripple project click (here).

I'm working on another Christmas throw in the same colors...this one a Granny Rose...and it's going to be a beauty.  

I'll post about it soon.  

I don't think you can have too many Christmas throws!  

LOL  

Little Eye Candy Wreaths

Source: tangledhappy.com via Teacup Lane on Pinterest

Every year I crochet a "little something" for the gals in our BUNCO group for our Christmas party.  

This year nothing was grabbing my attention and I didn't want to do what I have done in the past...like snowflakes and Christmas trees.  And then I saw this adorable photo of a crocheted little ribbon wreath on Pinterest.  I wasn't the least surprised that Sara from "Tangled Happy" shared this cute little wreath project with her readers. 

I'm happily crocheting up a storm making these cute little wreaths in all different yarn colors embellished with pretty ribbons.  Such a simple  project that will look lovely hanging on everyone's Christmas tree.

Behold my yummy eye candy...

One little yellow wreath...

   

Little wreaths making a big wreath...

Eye Candy Colorful...

My Little Eye Candy Wreaths

I'm running out of ribbons so I may have to make another trip to Michaels to restock.  

Hop on over to Sara's blog "Tangled Happy"...she has a wonderful tutorial (here) showing how easy these tiny wreaths are to make. 

Keep on crocheting... 

My "Christmas Heritage" Plate Setting

I bought these adorable Christmas ornaments from The Christmas Haus (Oxford, PA) in several different designs and gave one to each of my three sister-in-laws one Christmas.  

Of course, I loved them so much, I had to have a set of them too.

Wm Rogers Pattern "Spring Charm" 1950

This is one silverware pattern from the silverware set purchased by my Mom in the early 1940s and passed down to me.  Mom chose two different patterns for her set of 12 - this one is the rose pattern - not sure of the correct name.  I've started to research on the internet and found a Facebook page for Nobility Silverware.  If anyone knows the name of this design let me know.  

Isn't it pretty?

Update:  Pattern shown appears to be "Spring Charm" 1950 by Wm Rogers.   My Mom's passed so I can't ask her when she purchased her set.  Maybe she purchased the two patterns together or possibly at different times.  Her silverware set of 12 with both patterns (six of each) is in a wooden case with a brochure entitled "Nobility Silverware Co., Inc. Newark, NY".   The Nobility pattern is Riverie (not shown here). 
Click here for another source.  

Another cute "Merry Christmas" ornament from The Christmas Haus.

My "Christmas Heritage" china by Pfaltzgraff was given to me through the years by my relatives.

I have a complete set for ten now.

It's so pretty offset by my crocheted red, white and green Jingle Bells throw!

Please join me for:

                                    Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday    

Mr. Snowman

Source: freevintagecrochet.com via Teacup Lane on Pinterest

Meet Mr. Snowman!

This is a cute Snowman! 

And he is crocheted.  

Here's the pattern.  

A Christmas Gingerbread House

I don't remember where I found this cute photo of a crocheted 

Christmas Gingerbread House

so I'm sorry I can't give credit to the creator.  

Isn't it adorable?

I think it would last forever and be easy to store out of season.

Do you have a Gingerbread House?