My first Napkins Swap

Hello, I've just received my first Napkins Swap from Swap Bot and I'm so amazed to see that are actually people who really put extra care and give as much as they can even if not requested. Here's a a pic of what a received from Debbie (Floating Queen).

Thanks Debbie! Much appreciated! of course If you are looking for me I'm Madaboutpink!

Button ornaments

I've just found in my parents house a tin of vintage buttons so I went on the net to look for ideas. Here's what I came out with, for Christmas of course.
See more ideas in Martha Stewarts site.

Basic technique explained below:

The basic technique for all the ornaments is the same. Bend a pipe cleaner in half and twist once at the top for a loop. Slide buttons over pipe cleaner ends, slipping one end into each hole (if the button has four holes, use two diagonal ones). Use larger buttons for bellies and hat brims. When finished, twist ends of pipe cleaner to secure, and trim. For reindeer legs and antlers and for Santa's arms, bend 2-inch pieces of pipe cleaner in half, slip on between buttons, and twist. Glue on felt for Santa's beard and the snowman's nose. To hang the reindeer, loop a thread around its middle and tie.

Enjoy!
xxx Jess

Printable Christmas gift tags round 2

Warning Message!!!. I'm Christmas Crazy.
I'm preparing all my handmade goodies to sell at the Christmas market in my town and I can't stop thinking about what else I could make...photos of my work will follow. Of course all made thinking about the planet.  Meanwhile  here's another treat for stationary lovers like me from Mushy.

Click
here for colours
or
here for black and white.

Christmas tags to download

Hello,
because I've a new friend from Swap-Bot, 17Papergoddess, here's something she could like. Personally I'm in love with those adorable tags. Hope you'll enjoy it it. Marie Claire Idées is always amazing me. if you have better ones, email me and I'll post them.
You can download the first four here and the second four here.