Saturday, November 24, 2012

Candy Canes and Silver Lanes

I have no idea what colors or themes I will be using this year for my gifts, cards, and other creative goodies, but in case you missed last year's, here's a little peek.

Sweet, isn't it?
The idea came to me via Heather and Vanessa's blog, At the Picket Fence.

"Let it Snow" was the theme of my very simple cards.
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A handful of "real" snow from Florida was tucked in each. ;) Goodie bags.

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Burlap was also a favorite due to its simplicity.
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Ribbons I love.
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Brr, brr, bears, so simple to make.
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After the chili photo shoot, I decided to make tiny red scarves for them. Maybe we'll have another photo shoot this year. ;) Wait, you can see a little peek of them wearing their scarves in the picture above this one. teehee

Our tree is very traditional decked in plenty of reds and greens, but I definitely cannot part with red and aqua for other creativity.

Funny, notice none of the photos are stamped with our blog title. What was I thinking when I walked away from that simplicity? teehee No more stamping it is!!

What holiday creativity are you up to this year?

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23 comments:

  1. Not that I'm a Scrooge by any means, but I wasn't even going to put up a tree this year because of my workload, deadlines and I thought it was going to be just the two of us! However, my son-in-law and grandson will be here and no matter what I have looming, we will have a beautiful Christmas--tree and all. I love your color scheme; mine has been Red and Silver for the last 5 years and I probably won't change that. I do use a lot of natural greenery--duh, we live in the Pacific Northwest and it's free, but I'll have to add some new things this year after seeing your lovely displays, XOXO

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  2. Such great inspirations! I am hoping to put up the tree this weekend. I am ready for my Christmas decor for sure! Hugs, Linda

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  3. Wow, these look amazing! The colors of the cards blew me away (or should I say they "blue" me away?) beautiful! I wish I were so creative.

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  4. I love the cards and the ribbon and the bears too of course.

    I won't be putting up the tree until 8th December
    but wow isn't time flying by now....

    Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.

    Fiona

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  5. So pretty. I love those colors. The polar bear jars are adorable. Love the candy wreath as well. Can't wait to see what you come up with this year!

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  6. I know what I need to add to my list...SNOW! I need some snow to make some of the cute jars and the salt and pepper shakers I've seen. I've been decorating all day today. I'm using what I have so it's a hodgepodge and this year, I'm donating a few things that aren't favorites. I had fun...until I got tired! So I'll take a break and start again tomorrow! I love all of the colors of the holidays...with a splash of aqua for us here in Florida! Sweet hugs!

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  7. I have made lists and baked several Christmas cakes - but that is it, so far! Reading this post, and seeing your beautiful colours and creations, makes me realise that I had better get my thinking cap on and get cracking! I know that once I get started I will enjoy it. Christmas Eve is always fun as we go out and gather fresh greenery and berries to decorate the house.x

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  8. Love love love your beautiful photos! And the aqua is so pretty. I have those same cards (bought after Christmas last year) that are sitting on the kitchen table waiting to be addressed. My plan is to spruce them up with red and green ribbons. Love your idea of adding the snow fetti to them. :) Thank you

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  9. Your Brr Bears are so cute, Marcia. I love the glass jars they are in. Jess and Nel are going to have craft night soon. I will tell them to come over here and get ideas. I am making a fairy tree this Christmas. I have alot of fairies, so I thought that I would get a lit-up tree and display them. The girls think I will turn into a 'fairy lady' cause I like them so much haha. I love all the red in your holiday decorations. I hope your Thanksgiving was nice. I'm very thankful for you, Marcia.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  10. Hi Marcia!
    Oh, how I love all that red! Gingham, stripes, plaids....You name it. I love this joyful time of year.
    Thank you for your sweet visit and comments.
    Have fun deciding and I can't wait to see your inspiration!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xxx

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  11. I love those colors, dear friend!!! (And love the header, of course...) heee...
    I am starting to glitter all sorts of things already...we have snow on the ground and a freezing windchill...this marks the official holiday arrival for me...
    How was your Thanksgiving?
    Blessed with love, I am sure...
    Enjoy the fun...
    Thinking of you, beautiful Marcia...
    Hugs,
    - Irina

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  12. Precious soul! I am so late.....my creativity is in filling out Etsy orders! YEAH! But it took me away from the computer for one day.

    LOOK AT THAT HEADER! FUN!!!! Thank you.

    OK, let us now discuss this post. I think you are getting me stoked up to use aqua and red this year, if I can ever get around to cleaning my house and then decorating it! FABULOUS IDEAS HERE MY DEAR and if anything, I just may make some chocolate gingerbread cookies with aqua and red icing!

    BIG HUGS COMING ATCHA! Anita

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  13. Hi Marcia, I guiltily have not visited for a while...where does the time go? It's like missing socks in the washing machine, lol! I am just trying to make sure I visit all of my lovely followers more often during this holiday season just to say Hi and catch up on what's going on.

    I have to say I love the new header on your blog... did you make it? You can make a new header for me anytime you have a spare moment that you don't know what to do with yourself, lol! Just kidding, I mean I would love it but not really asking!

    Well, off on my blogland adventure for the day so be well my friend and do pop in to say hi now and again! Have a happy holiday season with lots of laughs and creativity sprinkled about.
    Hugs,
    Beth P
    http://elisabetpollock.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, Elisabet. I wish I could take credit for the header, but the artist who illustrated it for me is my bloggy friend, Anita Rivera from Castles Crowns and Cottages. The reference is listed and linked at the exit of this page.

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  14. Marcia, I thought I was at the wrong shop when I entered and there was no music to greet me! I love your aqua and red from last year and those great gift tags! I'm sure whatever you do this year it will be delightful. Love the darling Christmas header.
    I am still looking for a music site! Hope you have a great week.

    Hugs,
    Emily
    The French Hutch

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    1. I'm on it with the music, Emily. Maybe the bar I just added at the top will work. Fingers crossed.

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  15. MARCIA!

    Oh my, the days are just going by way too fast for me to keep up with what I have gotten myself into. I am loving what I am doing, but taking a writing course requires so much time to get the maximum benefit from your writing assignments. Then there are the orders I need to complete. I am not complaining, but simply in WONDERMENT over how the day just gets past us!

    Oh yes, that color combo of aqua and red is speaking volumes to me - now, if I can only get myself to find time to clean my house, get my decorations up and take a rest so I can plan on making those chocolate gingerbread cookies slathered in aqua and red frosting!

    Love to you, Anita

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  16. Hi Sweet Marcia!

    Oh how I love this time of the year! I just love everything you posted. Especially the bears..lol So cute! I wrote to blogger to find out the problem with my comments not coming through. No reply,but they must have done something because I finally got your comment! yay! And you were right. I found your message in my bulk mail. What a mess! Thanks for being sooo patient and understanding. I will reply to your e-mail in a little while. I have to step out. Marcia you have magical fingers. Even the music you choose for your blog is wonderful! XXXXOOOO Janet
    p.s. I am working on pillow ornaments for Christmas. I hope to post them asap. If only I had more hands and more hours in my day! lolol :-D

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  17. Dear Marcia,
    I just love the candy cane wreath and the brrrrr bears are great!! This is such a lovely post. I have not decorated as yet... Soon I hope.
    blessings,
    Penny

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  18. How sweet of you to come by Marcia... Thank you for entering my little giveaway and leaving such kind words on BOTH posts.. So happy you enjoyed.

    How did I arrive at Bei you ask.. You mean her name? Latin Meaning of Bei is
    Bringer of joy... Which is what she gave me when I created her and hoped she would bring to someone one day... When I saw that little bird pot I had to purchase it. I could see her taking a nap, knew just how I would pose her. What I really love to do is wander through antique shops to look for a ~perch~ as it were for my little wee mice..
    I never look at an item in the way it was intended for use. I always look at everything as art.
    Enjoy your evening.
    blessings,
    Penny

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  19. Hello Marcia,
    It's wonderful to meet you! Thank you very much for finding my blog and your kind comment. You are always welcome to come by anytime. I'm so sorry about your father. It is a very hard disease for all involved.

    Your blog is beautiful and I can tell I will be by often. I enjoy aqua with red as well. Very cheerful!

    Blessings to you and yours.
    Warmly, ~Melissa

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  20. oh my, some cute creations here!!!!!!

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  21. Oh, Marcia, I can't even begin to tell you how much I love each and every photo. They are all so very beautiful and how they fill the heart with joy. The red and aqua is fabulous. I've long been an aqua Christmas fan and snowflakes are my "thing" (though why, when I get enough of it over the winter, I don't know! Just pretty, I guess). That candy cane wreath, adorable. Oh, it all is!

    I am catching up my friend, and plan to look at every post I've missed!

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"A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses."
Chinese Proverb

Thank you, loves.
MARCIA

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