So this year when I signed up for the kiwi christmas ornament swap I knew what I wanted to make straight away! I bought the e-book with the pattern and instructions for the house and five other cute ornaments from here- http://shop.craftypod.com/trimmings.
The instructions were really easy to follow and although they took a little bit of time to make up they were definitely worth it (and I got quicker the more I made as you do). I made the houses slightly bigger than the pattern. One little tip - if instructions say to use craft glue don't think that PVA will do- I had a disaster with my first one trying to use PVA!!
I made up these little bags for my fellow ornament swappers.
And for my little ones I made a house each with their initial on the door and added a bit of snow and sweets to the roof.
I've received some gorgeous ornaments in the swap too so far so will share them soon :)
Megan
I LOVE your little houses! They are SOOO cute and so beautifully presented.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that your children will treasure their special personalised versions. Great minds think alike... I also made an extra version of my ornament with my daughters initial (and the year) embroidered on it.
Oh they are GORGEOUS!!!and I love how you've packaged them. Cant wait to get mine .. eek!!!
ReplyDeleteMy ornaments are winging their way to NZ so I hope your's arrives soon.
You are so clever!!
How lovely they are, nice work!
ReplyDeleteBTW I've blogged our swap today, sorry I've been so slow! The zippy is getting lots of use!: http://bellgirl.com.au/2010/12/mini-swap-mouse-in-my-house.html
ReplyDeleteThose are so c-u-t-e! You have put so much time and effort into them:) I would have loved to have received them if I had been in your group, and know your peeps will love them. And the packaging is as super as the decoration!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wee houses!
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteThese little gingerbread houses are adorable. You put so much detail
and time into each and every one, you did such a great job.
You should enter these into my sewing challenge here at, Paula's Sewing Challenges, and you could win a little something, something.
Hope to see you there soon.
Cheers,
Paula
Ohh I love them! Very cool Gingerbread houses.
ReplyDeleteI will def have to make those for next Christmas.
Gorgeous, well done. A lot of work, but worth it x
ReplyDeleteOh myyyyy - how long did they take you? They're so cute!!! I need to find some inspiration for easy Santa sacks now..
ReplyDeleteOh they are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Gingerbread house, I especially like the ones you made for the kiddies! very cute :)
ReplyDeleteLove them ! The packaging is amazing too !
ReplyDeleteI commented on the Flickr group - these are just adorable. These are just so so so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever! I would be so over the moon to receive one of these little pieces of yum for Christmas!!
ReplyDeletePS - leave another comment on the giveaway post as the 'facebook' link is eligible for another. I made the edit after I read your comment. I always forget facebook!! x
Oh My..
ReplyDeleteSo cute. v. happy that I've stumbled upon your lovely blog.
have a happy day.
xx Amy
What darling houses. I've always had a soft spot for Betz White's designs.
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