Yesterday afternoon I tried my hand at Salt dough, never tried it before, I wanted to make some Christmas decorations. It's so easy, you need 1/2 cup of salt, 1/2 cup of water and 1 cup of flour. Mix to a dough - use a cutter to make the forms and then microwave for three minutes. Here are some I made which are all hanging in the tree now. I just used watercolor paints and some glitter glue before adhering a flower with a gem.
I have a card to share as well. I was inspired by Dotukas, here is her photo stream. She might just inspire you too. I had a stamp with some Fir trees from Artistic Outpost that I had never used. Now all my cards have been sent (I think I made around 50 this year) I can use this idea for next year.
I really enjoyed using this stamp for a change!
Then this afternoon I made a whole tin of Christmas cookies, never made these before from a French recipe with chocolate chips but they are delicious!
To count another blessing to my lovely day, I received a little parcel from a lady from our Church in Holland who has always prayed for me. It is a Dutch magazine with beautiful pictures of inspiration for the home, a luxury item I call it! The little heart is handmade from material, and 'Hope' is stamped on it. Gives me an idea too!
I really hope your Christmas planning is not to stressful! I have a lovely link for you to go too - here.
May your Christmas be happy and your New Year blessed!
Yay!! So very happy for you ... Love your ornaments and your gorgeous cards ... I wish you a blessed Christmas xxx
ReplyDeleteI am rejoicing with you!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful and I love your little ornaments. I may have to try those....next year :).
So happy for you that your treatments are done! Beautiful ornaments and love what you did with the AO fir trees! I recognized them even before you said whose they were. :) Lovely Christmas cards.
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord, Jacqueline! So happy to hear this news!! Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend!!
ReplyDeleteYou sound so happy, grateful and relieved, Jacqueline - I'm so glad for you! Love this post - so full of love and joy! Beautiful, little ornaments, and your card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessed Christmas, sweet lady, and of course, I'm sending you hugs! :)
Wonderful news, Jacqueline. Enjoy your Christmas with family and friends!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects you have shared ... thank you for the inspiration!
Some fabulous makes here, Jacqueline, you have been busy. So pleased to hear there are no more treatments for you and would like to wish you a peaceful and blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteFantastic news Jacqueline - enjoy your dinner and time with your DH and sons.
ReplyDeleteLove your salt dough ornaments - they are so much fun. I made some in 2005 that are still going strong! (Tip - make sure to store them in a ziploc bag, as any moisture will destroy them). My Mom lost hers this year (will have to remake them in polymer for her)! Hugs to you and hope you have a wonderful Christmas and blessed New Year.
Fabulous that your treatment is over and just in time for a perfect christmas. Love your salt dough, like Deirdre I made some years ago when my children were small, we still get them out now.
ReplyDeleteHave a great christmas. Hugs Sally
this is truly a day to rejoice! May you have the most wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. And I hope and pray that 2012 will become a great year with many happy moments and good health.
ReplyDeleteYou've had a tough time, hoping everything will be fine!
Best Wishes,
Judith
Now that truly is good news Jacqueline, so glad you get to celebrate Christmas with your family now. Lovely creations and yes, don't you just love that gorgeous book? I've had a quick look the other day ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour salt dough ornaments remind me of when my children were small and we made salt dough ornaments using a nativity set of ornaments from the Land Of Lakes Co. We also made them at Advent craft workshops at our church. It was before the days of microwave and we had to bake them in the oven. It was a lot of fun and they lasted for years. Good memories!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad for you that your treatments have ended for now! Blessings to you and your family this joyeous season. Merry Christmas!
Jacqueline, I am so happy to hear that your treatments are done! I am
ReplyDeletecelebrating with you. Enjoy the
holidays and time with your family!!
PTL for your completion of radiation, Jacqueline! I know you will enjoy your Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteThis Journey is complete....
ReplyDeleteWell Done my friend, now it is a time to contemplate about life for you from here on in. The relief must be huge, enjoy this moment and relax into the Christmas spirit, your God is near.
Like everyone that has followed you through this harrowing process Jacqueline, I am delighted beyond words to know that you have come out the other end, probably not totally unscathed, but now you know yourself a little better, and you also know how strong and brave you are, so be very very proud of this achievement, as many in the same situation could not have lasted the course.
Have a joyous Christmas with your family, experimenting with recipes and having success is a good start!
Smiles:)
Celebrating with you, Jacqueline! Such good news for Christmas. Have a joyous time with your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you Jacqueline. you have come such a long way and I pray for your continued good health. Your card is so pretty and what a great idea for making the salt dough ornaments.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, I am so happy to hear that your treatments are done, wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteAnd your card is so beautiful.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Hugs
Anke
Nice artwork Jaqueline.
ReplyDeleteI wish you Merry Christmas with your family and a happy New Year!
hugs, Sabine
YEA!!!! You made it through.. I am so happy for you. I do wish you the Merriest of Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
I am so happy to hear that your treatments are done! Sending warm wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Christmas and much Health and Happiness for 2012.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs,
Gaby xo
So happy for you Jacqueline, have a wonderful Christmas with your family. The salt dough ornaments are fabulous and the card is lovely.Many thanks for the beautiful poinsettia tag
ReplyDeleteJoan
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteGrad to hear the wonderful news, Jacqueline. All your creations (include the cookies) is pretty! I love the card you received, too.
I am so happy to hear that your treatments is done. You have been so strong and an inspiration for me in your treatments. I am sorry that my energy hasn´t been the same.
ReplyDeleteI love your creations and I
am a BIG admire of your work.
Merry Chrismas to you and your family and may the next year bee a happy year.
Big hugs.
Helle
So glad you have a respite from therapy, Jacqueline. Your salt dough hearts are gorgeous. I didn't realize that the recipe was so simple. I simply must go make some myself. Hope your Duck dinner was fantastic. And I hope that 2012 is a wonderful year of healing for you.
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