Saturday, October 23, 2010

Thinking of.............Christmas?????

Hello Ladies!
Yes, I know that Halloween is not even over, but I am already thinking of Christmas!  Are you?  I usually am not at all in the mood for Christmas until much later, but this year I wanted to get a head start on my holiday creations for my Etsy shop!  I thought I'd show you what I've been working on.  If you follow me on a regular basis, you know that I am crazy about all things French!  So of course I had to make some Parisian themed hangings!


I have been having so much fun making these wall hangings, that I think will also be pretty hung on the tree.


Reproduction vintage French postcards, wonderfully crinkly seam binding, jingle bells, rhinestones and my paper roses made from vintage French book pages!  Ooooh, la, la!!  My favorite are these sweet birdies, flying over Sacre Couer.


And you know how I adore the Eiffel Tower!

These are just a few of them, I've made a bunch more!!  The three of these have gone in my shop.  You can see them here if you wish.  Au Revoir!!
I have linked up with the following fun parties. Be sure to stop in for a visit!
Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday
Beyond the Pickett Fence Under $100 Linky Party 
The French Cupboard Holiday Preview Party 
504 Main Tickled Pink Friday
Frou Frou Decor Fabulous Friday Finds 
Funky Junk Interiors SNS 
Le Chateau Des Fleurs French Obsession Party 
Bobbypins Boardwalk Bragfest  
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44 comments:

  1. mizdarlinOctober 23, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Awww..love the bird card-really sweet! Yes, thinking about very little else these days..boogged about all my holiday fairs coming up...

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  2. Cindy AdkinsOctober 23, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Oh these are spectacular!! How did we end up making things with bells at the same time? Soul sisters...lol
    Fabulous designs and they will fly off your shelf!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  3. DebbieOctober 23, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Bee-u-tea-full... need I say more???!!!!! :-)

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  4. NanaDianaOctober 23, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Donna- Those are gorgeous! You really have a good eye for putting things together. I love the one with the birds. I have been thinking Christmas earlier than usual too. I think I need to weed out some ornaments this year and pass them along. I have HUGE amounts of Christmas "stuff"...a whole area of it in the basement. Did you go through Christmas, MI on your trip? I think you must have if you went through Munising.. I'd love to move there and organize that whole little town...lol Me and my big ideas!

    Joyeus Noel (early). BTW-That is one of my daughter's married last name..Noel -I love it.
    Hugs- Diana

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  5. PriorOctober 23, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    So lovely, the little flower just sets it off!...I went to Laurie Anna's today, so I am thinking Christmas, too! over the top wonderful store!
    Lezlee

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  6. Leo October 23, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    ooh...so pretty. I may have to get a couple for gifts. Actually today I thought about Christmas. I went through all my decorations and ornaments cleaning out my garage. It will be here before we know it!!

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  7. TeteOctober 23, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    So, so pretty! I love the bird one the best! You have such a special talent!
    Have a wonderful Sunday of rest!
    Hugs- Tete

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  8. Jacqueline TresBellaOctober 23, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I love them! I too love all things French, I can't stand it, if it's French I want it. I teach French at the high school level and everytime my students see something frenchie, they make sure I know where it is or get it for me. I never get tired of France. I love your hangings and so glad i found your blog!

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  9. TriciaOctober 23, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Bonjour! I love your beautiful creations. You're right, they would look so pretty on a tree. I've been feeling Christmasy lately too :)

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  10. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 24, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    These are really lovely, Donna! Gorgeous! I'm looking forward to Christmas projects and decorating, too!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 24, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful works!!!

    Kisses and nice weekend.

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  12. ErinOctober 24, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Love these Donna! I was in Hobby Lobby yesterday wishing I'd hit the lottery, lol. I have been thinking of Christmas already too, but yesterday, I bought some indian corn and more squash, one holiday at a time,hahaha!

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  13. DebbiedoosOctober 24, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Yes Donna, I am actually starting to think about Christmas. I am over the Halloween Fall season for decorating, NOT the weather though. Those french vintage post cards are so cute. I was thinking they would make a really cute Fireplace mantel banner too.

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  14. Barbara JeanOctober 24, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    all too sweet!!

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  15. AnonymousOctober 24, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    I love them! It is so lovely to see Christmas goodies starting to pop up-it is my favourite time of the year!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  16. Jenny at Henrietta's HouseOctober 24, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    I love this! Can't wait to visit Paris some day. I need to learn to make your newspaper roses! They definitely say "Paris!"

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  17. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishOctober 25, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful! I love these!

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  18. Pam KesslerOctober 25, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Those are beautiful. Love the crinkly ribbons and bells on them.

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  19. SamiOctober 25, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Love them...I am heading over to your etsy shop right now!

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  20. Musings from Kim K.October 25, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    I love all things glitter. These are just fabulous. The crinkly ribbons and bells are the perfect touch.

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  21. PeggyOctober 25, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Will you be making more...these would look lovely at my house. PEggy from PA bfdgirl@yahoo.com

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  22. Signing OutOctober 25, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I am also thinking of Christmas and decorating projects. Love these! You should make a few to sell on your blog.

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  23. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Oh Tres Chic Donna! Those will look great on a tree.

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  24. Cindy AdkinsOctober 25, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Oooo-la-la!!! I stopped by to say "hi!" and see all your treasures again!!
    XO

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  25. SandiOctober 26, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    These are beautiful Donna!!!!! I am sure they will sell out for you!!
    Hugs~

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  26. French CupboardOctober 29, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful creations! Thank you for sharing them with us. Blessings... Polly
    French Cupboard

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  27. Kim @ Starshine ChicOctober 30, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    I love them!!!

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  28. .October 30, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    SO beautiful!!! I love the addition of the paper flower!

    Yes, I am thinking of Christmas! I don't start this early usually either, but I'm doing my first Holiday craft show next month, so I'm getting ready for that.

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  29. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetNovember 1, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    This is so beautiful!!! J'adore!!!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

    PS. I'm having a giveaway that ends tomorrow -- please feel free to come check it out!

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  30. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    You are so talented! Those are just SO gorgeous !
    Great job!
    Thank you so much for linking up! This was a treat !
    XO
    Frenchy

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  31. The French MaidNovember 2, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Wow! I can just imagine a whole tree done in various ones of these! So lovely! Wouldn't this be a fun project to do with kids of family photos?
    --Lee Ann

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  32. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    To think it all starts with a postcard...amazing. Great project. I must bookmark it. Thank you for sharing on the Boardwalk Bragfest. These will do great in your Etsy shop!

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  33. Holly LefevreNovember 4, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Oh my...these are beautiful. You have done it again...I love the Eiffel tower card so very much.

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  34. Cindy AdkinsNovember 7, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    These are perfection, Donna--I'm so glad you linked them up!!!!
    XO

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  35. ZueNovember 8, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    These are so beautiful, such a different 'take' on Christmas. I love them, they remind me of a wonderful holiday I had in Paris a few years ago.
    Sue xx

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  36. VickiNovember 8, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    These are just gorgeous. I love them! I'm a new follower over from Cindy's. Have a great day!

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  37. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~November 8, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Great creativity on your part, I love what you have done and the roses are so sweet.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  38. KellyNovember 8, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    I ADORE these and so want to try them! I found your blog through whimsical musings...thanks for posting this. I'm a new follower! :)

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  39. Linda M.November 8, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful cards Donna, I realy love the paper flowers.

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  40. TerryNovember 9, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Wow those are all so luscious! Love all the detail and bling! Beautiful!

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  41. Creative GrammieNovember 9, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    I love vintage French theme, just beautiful. TFS

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  42. Lynne MoncrieffNovember 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Paris is a my most favourite theme so your hangings are right up my street. Love each and everyone of them. Stunning. Lynne M

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  43. Carola BartzNovember 10, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    I love how you altered those French vintage cards. Looks really good!

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  44. SherryNovember 16, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Your work is beautiful, so much detail. I think my favorite is the birds flying over Sacre Couer. The paper flowers are a perfect touch.

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