Three Sleeps Until Santa Comes...

 

I've finally got around to posting pictures of my Christmas Decorations!

This year has gone by so fast and before we know it, Christmas is upon us!

I put my Decorations up about 2 weeks ago, took pictures, but haven't had time to post them...still, better late than never!

 

I started with my Shaker Tree...I wound the lights around the middle and then added the decorations...

(Oops, Mrs Claus was drying her all-in-one on the radiator!)

 

 

 

The lights on...but not a very good picture, as it was daytime!

One Decorated Tree!

All the decorations on here are handmade and from either the USA or over here...all made by very talented gals! 

 

 

 

Tree with wrapped presents underneath!

I used one coloured wrapping paper, brown paper and red jute string this year!

I think they look good together...

 

 

 

 

Top Shelf of my old School Cupboard...

There's a bit of a Santa theme going on here!

One is a Jim Shore Santa, which I love...

The picture on the left came from Elaine in the USA, as did the tiny Sifter with the tree in it...you can check out her goodies at

6stringbluesman on Ebay...

 

 

 

 

Next shelf down...Santa in his Sleigh!

I added the Prim label to the crock on the left and filled it with real Candy Canes...

 

 

 

The Snowman on the left is one from Wendy of

Primitives from the Attic...

I've got 3 of her Snowmen and a few of her dolls...I love them!

 

 

 

I wanted to light up this end of the room and found these Tree Lights in the loft...I left them in the circle, put a tie twist at the top and hooked them onto the drawer knob...perfect!

 

 

 

My 'little' Snow Kids from the USA...these are one of my favourite Christmas pieces...I bought them about 10 years ago and still love them just as much as I did then! Snowgirl must stand at over 3' tall and Snowboy is about 2' tall...

I've never seen any others over here and although they cost a fortune, I'm SO glad I bought them!

 

 

 

Another Prim Snowman from Wendy...I saw the Sleigh a couple of months back at an Antiques Centre...just right for my Snowmen!

 

 

 

 

Another Sleigh and another Snowman from Wendy...I've named them Charlie, Alfie and George!

 

 

 

Who says Bunnies are only for Easter? Well, not Elaine in the USA!! I got this one from her earlier in the year and he's lovely!

The Christmas Card is an antique one I got for Terry...it's been written inside, but there are no names, so it's apt! 

 

 

 

This Tree is one I used in my Prim Shop...

It is sitting in a HUGE Tin Cup, yes, from Elaine!

Elaine added the label, which says...

Merry Christmas to you and yours...

Elaine handmade the decorations on it...I bought the Peg Dolls, but the little Pillows were a gift from her...Thank You Elaine!

 

 

 

I love this little display!

The Stacking Boxes are from...yes, Elaine!

The Shoo Fly, Eggs and Plate...also Elaine!

The Tree is one that I decorated for my Prim Shop...

I glued on buttons, wooden clothespins and cinnamon sticks, then tied on checked homespun fabric, hung decorations on it and added some tiny Rice Lights from the USA...

A true OOAK!!! 

 

 

 

Christmas Tins...just a few!!

All of these Tins are from Elaine...except the 4 little McSteven's ones and the Cracker one on the bottom right...

Just how FAB is Elaine?!!!

Those adorable tiny Dollies on the bottom shelf are from Barb at

Cariad Bach Primitives

 

 

 

 

This is the wall above the long sofa...

My son, Dan bought me the Shelf for Christmas! I love it and it will stay there all year long!

 

Close~up of Shelf...

Tins from Elaine...

Sleigh from my Prim Shop...

Santa in the Sleigh from Billie's Primitives...

Tiny red Sifter from Elaine...

The Tree on the right is a REAL one!

The 4 tiny Santas are from Barb at Cariad Bach Primitives and are just sooooo cute!!

 

 

 

This Sign was made by my friend Sharon...she is a fab painter, you should see her freehand flowers!

The little Santa Panda is from the USA...

 

 

 

Beautiful Sampler made by Christine of

The Primitive Shelf...

I just LOVE Christine's work!

 

 

 

This Sign was a gift from my friend Sharon one Christmas...

I got the beautiful Stockings from Elaine (!) They are made from antique Cutter Quilts and look superb on there...another OOAK!

 

 

Well, that's all the pictures I've taken...hope you enjoyed seeing them!

I'm working over Christmas, so may not get to post until the New Year...

It just remains for me to say...

 

"I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2013!"

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Love Karen xx