Showing posts with label handmade holiday crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade holiday crafts. Show all posts

Saturday, December 17, 2016

"Re-Creative" this Holiday Season With Recycled Holiday Gifts You Can Make With Your Children

Spending Time With The Family Making Recycled Holiday GIfts: Tips From The Topeka-Shawnee Library 

Are you close to the holidays and freaking out because you are just NOT ready?  Chill...help is on the way...think about a trip to your local library to learn about homemade gift ideas that you can make.  The Topeka-Shawnee library might be helpful as a start, with a blog that they posted on vintage inspired crafts you can create with your family. Included in their article is a   book suggestions titled  Re-Creative ,
a book craft source which  features projects that transforms "yesterday's trash into todays stylish and useful objects". What are you waiting for...check out your library and start crafting with the kids!

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Handmade Scottie Christmas Ornaments Will Charm Collectors

Puffin Patchwork On Etsy.com Showcases Her Delightful Felt Ornaments For Christma


I get very nostalgic when I see handmade felt toys and ornaments, because my grandmother Sophie used to charm me with her crafts. In the spirit of the season, I wanted to introduce Puffin Patchwork on Etsy.com. a delightful shop specializing in vintage and Retro inspired felt ornaments. You will find adorable Glamper caravans, Scottie dogs, Dachshunds, Poodles, Owls, Elephants, cottages and more. Puffin does such a lovely job adding plaids, ginghams, buttons and other trimmings which really make her sewing creations extra special.


C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Monday, November 26, 2012

Christmas Pillow Ornaments Made From A Vintage Apron

"That's My Cat" Recycled A Vintage Christmas Apron To Create Charming Pillow Christmas Tree Ornaments


VINTAGE Fabric Christmas CATS Stuffed PILLOW Ornaments - Door Hangers - Set of 2

Oh, the gals on Etsy.com are busy creating great  handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations. These adorable vintage pillow ornaments were made from the fabric of an old apron. You can find these delightful holiday ornaments at  http://www.etsy.com/listing/114329332/vintage-fabric-christmas-cats-stuffed


C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

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