I'm so excited to be sharing this altered candle jar lid as a guest at Frilly & Funkie today. Our lovely hostess Sue has selected the challenge theme Going Round in Circles! She says, "Including circles in my projects is one of my favourite things to do, so for this challenge I want to see circles, lots of circles, not just one! Stencilled, stamped or even a circular project such as a wreath!"
I hope you will hop on over and see how I created this project. It is truly an simple concept for creating holiday gifts.
I had in mind the little girl dressing up and wanting to be just like mommy for a Christmas gala. I guess I am feeling nostalgic these days seeing my lovely daughters growing up so fast...
Here they are at last weekend's school dance. So pretty and just as sweet!
I was so happy to find this braided jute trim on clearance for fifty cents and that it was the perfect width to cover the rim of my jar lid. Don't you just love these "found relatives" photos by Tim Holtz?
I'm also sharing with:
Cards and More: No Designer Paper (I stamped the pattern on the burlap)
Retro Rubber: Anything Goes (this border stamp is two to three years old)
27 comments:
Absolutely love this ornament! Elegant but simple to follow steps! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love Christmas, I love vintage photos and I really adore your gorgeous festive ornament. Wow xxx
What a gorgeous project Autumn - isn't it almost bitter sweet to see our beautiful daughters growing up - I am now watching my granddaughter grow up so rapidly.
Blessings
Maxine
Oh wow, this is so creative! I love anything altered! I will never look at those lids with the same eyes again! Your daughters are absolutely gorgeous! You look too young to be the mother of those girlies!
Oh Autumn! What a beautiful ornament! The vintage photos along with the burlap and jute trimming - a perfect combination! Congratulations on your GD spot! Hugs, Chrisx
I love this, Autumn, it hits ALL my buttons! Beautiful design and perfect for our challenge this week! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
Oh, Autumn, what a beautiful ornament! I love the vintage photos with the rich red flower and the greens, and the burlap and jute add so much to it. Beautifully done! And look how beautiful your girls are!! Hugs, sweet friend!
oh my gosh, that is SOOOOOOO clever and sooooooo beautiful! totally need to go pull any lids out of my trash RIGHT NOW! :) awesome addition to the RETRO RUBBER gallery, as well! <3
Autumn, your ornament is fabulous! Wow, I really love the idea and it makes such a wonderful gift idea! Beautifully done!
Sherrie K
Charming!
I have been over to see this Autumn, it is incredibly inventive and totally gorgeous. Congratulations on your GDT spot too! You have two very beautiful daughters. Hugs, Anne xx
Darling girls--what a sweet picture! Your ornament is stunning! You're such a talented designer--wish I could be in a class with you teaching!
This is really lovely Autumn, it has such warmth and nostalgia. Your girls are beauties, it's scary that they grow up so fast sint it! Have a fun week xx
Your ornament is beautiful!What a gorgeous project. Thanks for joining us at Happy little Stampers!
I always enjoy coming to your blog to see your wonderful mixed media creations! This one did not disappoint. Love the burlap and that beautiful bloom!! Thank you for playing along with our challenge at Retro Rubber and hope you will join us again soon.
I'm loving your rustic ornament, autumn! what a find on that jute ribbon! This is finished so perfectly--you are an amazing crafter and artist! Your girls are just as beautiful as you! Congratulations on your GDT spot at Frilly and Funkie--they are blessed to have you on board! Hugs! PS Sorry for my absence; I do hope to get caught up soon! I miss seeing all your amazing creations. OK, just ONE more post this morning, before I am off!
Such pretty girlies! And your little jar lid is enchanting Autumn! xx
So lovely and beautiful, Autumn. You inspired me to make a decoration out of a lid, thank you!
Autumn, I love this sweet vintage ornament! Sweet details and texture! This type of ornament should be an heirloom. And your daughters are gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing your ornament with Retro Rubber this week. We always love seeing you in the gallery.
Lovely daughters, indeed! Thanks for sharing the photos, and your fabulous altered keepsake! I love that idea, and plan on casing it for sure, Autumn! It's amazing how quickly time passes, isn't it? Thanks for capturing moments with me in your artwork, and in your sentimental artwork! hugs, de
Congratulations on your so well deserved GDT spot, Autumn! Your rustic ornament is fabulous and I absolutely love it! What a super creative lady you are! You have such beautiful daughters, just like their gorgeous Mom!
Have a wonderful weekend, my dear friend! Big hugs! Branka xx
Gorgeous ornament and love that burlap it just adds a beautiful texture to a beautiful design. Thank you for Guest Designing with us this challenge! Your girls look adorable!
Autumn, your daughters are so beautiful! I had no idea they were this old already! I see why you are nostalgic already. Me, too! They grow so fast! Miss you all at Second Saturday!
What a beautiful, rustic ornament, and I love that flower!! It was so nice to see a pic of your daughters - they're so pretty!!!
Stunning ornament - so rustic and beautiful in its simplicity. A beautiful heirloom! Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber!
Fab upcycling and you ended up with something to cherish year after year.
Thanks for sharing at HLS. :)
Oh this is so lovely Autumn! that would look so amazing hanging on the tree!
Also, you are NEVER old enough to have two daughters that age!
With DT cap on: Thank you for sharing with us at Altered Eclectics this month. Sammy-x
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