Every year I stockpile gifts for Christmas as the year progresses. I keep a cupboard and a dresser just for these gifts so I know where they are come time to wrap and give. However each year I find myself wanting to do more handmade gifts and every year I run out of time. So this year I decided August would be my month to make some things ahead and have them ready. I picked August because I missed July. ;o)
Here I am making very simple fabric postcards. I love to mail things that surprise people when they get them and these postcards just might be the surprise.
I bought this fabric and knew it would make great postcards. The sizes are just slightly under the required 4" x 6" postal requirements but I knew how to work that. I already had a stash of these very sturdy Strathmore watercolor postcard blanks so they became my base. Then I cut Warm and Natural batting to fit the blanks. I sewed the three pieces together and it looked too plain. So I took a green stamp pad and rubbed the edges with the ink. Now I like the look and consider these done. Of course I am making more than the three I show in the photo.
I hope this gives some of you inspiration and some easy ideas for your holiday gift giving.
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. I have had a wonderful month of celebrating.
Happy week to all and I do pray the weather is kind to each of you...
I love them. Wish I could find that fabric.
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Suz
Great idea with the warm-and natural batting ,love them, Sherry.
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Dorthe
Pretty! You're an inspiration! I always get a wild hair to make Christmas cards in the Fall, but I'm lucky if I get a family photo taken to include it in our card. What fun!
ReplyDeleteyou are SO wise......for stockpiling gifts, and for creating new ones early!! you go girl......your post cards are fab-u-lous!! xox
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas in August. You are getting a good start. The scary thing is that before we know it the Holidays will be here!
ReplyDeleteStay cool...
Your cards are lovely.I like to send cards for no reason too- just to surprise people.I have started Christmas bead dolls too..mad aren't we!?
ReplyDeleteWow, these are beautiful. Love them.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get all these ideas and great things? I want to live near you. Unfortunately here in Miami, there are not alot of crafters. These type of things are not found here.
Thanks for sharing. Love to go to your blog and see all the wonderful things you have to offer.
Wow..these are super gorgeous..I love the vintagey old world style look...your creative ideas are awesome as always!! these are such beauties...beautiful!!Another dazzling series of creation!
ReplyDeletePS; i always seem to get in the x-mas mood in August!
Victoria
These are gorgeous Sherry...and what an accomplishment to get them done NOW -- your word for the year!!! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteoh these are all so pretty! your friends will love receiving them in the mail. I wish that I had a jump start on Christmas the way you do...might have to just try that! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! I used to sit down on a hot summer day to create handmade Christmas cards full of cold and snow. Seems I missed this year.
ReplyDeleteBut speaking of cards, I found a lovely ray-of-sunshine-and-lemons card in my mailbox. Thank you so much! It makes me smile every time I look at it. And you know what? The timing was just perfect---it arrived the day before my birthday! How about that!
Hello, I tried emailing you yesterday about the adorable red shoes, but the email came back to me not being deliverable. Is there any other email to be able to send you my info.
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Our Celeste is just the most loving, generous & thoughtful gal ever. Happy Birthday to you, may God bless you! What beautiful treasures she has given to you.
ReplyDeleteLove your postcard idea ... you gals are all soooo creative. What one wouldn't do to receive this beauty card gift.
Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Gorgeous fabric, love them. You have the best ideas, so super creative.
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Marlene
WOWZA!!! These are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea! Love the idea of fabric cards. Very clever. I bet if you listed them for sale they would go fast. Happy belated Birthday! So glad you had a good month. Can you believe that September is upon us?? How time flies. I am also thinking ahead. I am making things for the holidays so I am not swamped when the time comes and will be ready Eddie..lol
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xxoo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
What a wonderful idea for the holidays! I think any recipient will love them. They're so festive! Thanks for sharing your inspiration...and the reminder for me to get cracking on my holiday gifts!
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Donna
Your creations are fabulous. Oh I just love this idea. You are so inspiring with this and how wonderful to get started early on gift ideas. I always say I am going to start early and be done, and each year I run out of time. But I keep trying!! LOL
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Have a wonderful midweek.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Sherry, Your an inspiration to us all! Wonderful idea !
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
christmas already? i am barely working on the stuff for autumn. good for you on getting a good head start!
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful Sherry. The batting adds just the right amount of softness and makes me think of snow; a perfect foil for the beautiful Christmas images.
ReplyDeleteI should think having a cupboard filled with special gifts would be just as satisfying as a cupboard full of canning and preserving - it seems putting by isn't just for the kitchen!
Dear Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI Just arrived at you blog. Oh my, do I love your art and creative mind! I'll be watching this blog closely, thank you for giving us so much of your time and mind. You make so wonderful and lovely works! I enjoyed the visit on your site. Many thanks for your beautiful inspirations!!
Many warm Hugs from Marina from Germany
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