I took a little break from pre-holiday craziness last Sunday to get crafty with a few lady friends. We listened to my favorite Christmas tunes and sipped delicious beverages while making snow globes and a gazillion yarn pom poms for festive garlands. We used Martha Stewart's snow globe tutorial. The instructions are a little vague ("dashes" and "pinches" always make me nervous), but otherwise it's very simple and easy to make your very own snow globe! I think the hardest part was finding a cute figurine that was small enough for my jar. (I found the deer at Michaels, and the jar was from some ginger spread that had grown moldy in my refrigerator). I used E-6000 glue (trust me, let it dry overnight) and also added a little platform (plastic cap from an empty spice jar) so my deer didn't appear legless. I would also recommend some teflon tape or a bit of glue around the jar lid for an extra tight seal. I am dying to make more of these!
Predictably, my pom pom garland is sitting unfinished on my dining table, but I'm hoping to remedy that later today. Once I started making pom poms, I found I couldn't stop!
I think I might add a dash of rich, mustardy yellow... maybe some pink or orange, too. I'll take some pictures once it's finished!
Several people have asked me about pouches... I don't think it will be possible for me to list any before Christmas, but I will definitely be adding some after the holidays. This week I have to squeeze in a few handmade items for friends & family. I'm sure you understand! :)
I hope everyone is having a lovely & festive December!
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