Rhodes 2 Wreaths - My sister the crafter

Hello!

Today I'm going to share some crafty goodness not from me, but from my sister, Nicole.  Back in October she posted in Facebook a wreath that she had made.  She said she saw some on Pinterest and wanted to try it out.  One of her co-workers asked for a handmade item that she could donate to her son's silent auction fundraiser at school and that is how this got started.  I was shocked to say the least.  She's not the crafty type.  LOL!!  Little did I know that she's actually got a really awesome eye for ribbon, mesh and putting them all together with some gorgeous details to create some very beautiful wreaths.  Now I am being biased, but I think these are even better than the ones you find hanging up in Michael's.  

I placed an order for my co-workers for Christmas and got them just in time for them to enjoy from Christmas Eve until after the 1st of the year.  Our aisle at work was dubbed "Christmas Wreath Row."  Here are a few of the wreaths that I was able to take pictures of...

As you can see smiles all around!!  Most of them were very non-traditional colors, I asked specific ones to be certain colors based on who they were going to.  I love that she took just colors and made these beautiful pieces of art to fit each individual.  I didn't have to say a thing and she pretty much nailed it on the head with each one.  I also love that some of these can be up all year round.  I had a few more made and as soon as I can upload the pics I'll share them.  If you're interested in ordering for next year leave me a message or like my sister's Facebook page: Rhodes 2 Wreaths.

I've been working on some projects of my own and Kitty Bee posts will start up again on Friday, yay! Feels like I've been on a break forever!  hahaha!  I know I've been MIA, but now that work has slowed down, I can start back up and come visit.  For now, I hope you enjoyed today's post.  Have a great day and for those of you on the East Coast, I hope you're bundled up tight and are staying in where it's warm.  Take care!

Christmas cards with CC Designs

Wanted to send a shout out to my little cousin Alexis, Happy 10th Birthday Lexi!!

Happy Christmas Eve Everyone! 

So who else is scrambling to get everything done besides me?  Last minute shopping or last minute crafting and cooking?  Well I hope that it's a merry time doing all of those things.  I'm going to finish posting and then finish up some last minute crafts for some friends.  I'm listening to the Hawaiian radio station (Hawaiian 105) right now and they are playing Christmas music so I'm definitely in the mood and motivated. 

Here are some cards I made using some of the older C.C. Designs Pixies & Sugarplum images and some
AmyR sentiments.  I didn't get to use any of the images last year, so this year I wanted to make sure they got onto some cards.  I was picturing an easy kine wreath to go along with the images, and a CAS layout.  For the wreaths I used two Spellbinders (scalloped circle and inverted scallop circle).  It actually came out just as I envisioned and it was super easy to do.  For some I used kraft & white cs, which I embossed.  I also made some with dp.  Dotted the wreaths with either white or cream colored pearl pen around as ornaments interspersed with some actual half pearls to make it more festive.  Some are colored to match the card.  Lastly I added either twine or bakers twine to the top.  I am definitely thinking of doing this again next year. 

Santa Birgitta
Sentiment by AmyR

Nora, I gave her a Santa hat courtesy of Santa Birgitta.
Sentiment by AmyR

Cocoa Emma & AmyR sentiment

Santa Emma

(Digi) Christmas Angel(s) I added the smiles :)
Sentiment is from TGF Merry Tags

I don't know which of the wreaths I like more, the ones with dp or embossed.  I think they turned out pretty good.  This is the year of fast and easy so I think this qualifies for me.  hehehe.  Here are some close ups:

Well that's all for me right now.  I need to finish up some last minute crafts for tonight and tomorrow.  Yep, the procrastinator again..  lol!  So for those of you preparing dinner or just starting breakfast enjoy the next few days and cherish the time spent with your loved ones. 

Mahalo for your lovely comments and here's wish you all a very Merry Christmas Eve & Happy Holidays to all!

:)

Hugs,

Leanne