holiday inspiration
I’m already planning holiday gifts this year, since I’m hoping to go the handmade route (as in, handmade by me) as much as I can.
Wait, don’t I intend to do that every year?
These ornament collages from Essimar have the wheels turning…
UPDATE: You can purchase these ornaments from the Essimar shop! And to be clear, I’m not suggesting anyone replicate Essimar’s copyrighted work : )
Responses to “holiday inspiration”
april
November 10, 2009 at 4:36 pmI’m doing the Freshly Blended ornament swap again this year and have been brainstorming what to make. I love this ornament! Thanks for sharing, esp since this will likely serve as a flavor of inspiration for what I finally do create.
Erin
November 10, 2009 at 5:49 pmSuper cute!
two brunettes
November 10, 2009 at 6:12 pmSO CUTE! Im totally in the spirt this year! :o)
Heather
November 10, 2009 at 6:38 pmThis would be super easy to layer all the paper and then use your CM (creative memories for you non-scrapbooking people) circle trimmer to cut out. I’m totally making these!
You could also turn them into cards!
renee
November 10, 2009 at 8:07 pmoh~!!
I am trying for the same thing.
hand made decorations and tree
and hand made presents.
HOWEVER I then see something cute like this and want to BUY my handmade decorations.
oh meh!
RobbieLee at Chickiedee
November 11, 2009 at 10:10 amThere’s nothing better than a handmade gift for the Holidays. Whether it’s handmade by you or by another artisan, it makes everyone feel special!
Jamie
November 11, 2009 at 12:27 pmI’m doing mostly handmade gifts this year too. It’s very inspiring to see others going this route as well. To me, a handmade gift is always a bit more special than something that came from a store.
Esther Ramirez
November 11, 2009 at 1:40 pmThank you for the feature Ellie.
You can buy this paper ornament here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34014641\
Also if your inspired to make these paper ornaments, please remember to give me credit for the design.
Goodluck, have fun and go handmade!
Esther
ellie
November 11, 2009 at 1:55 pmHi Esther, thanks for the link! I’ll update the post to include it. Certainly I’m not suggesting anyone should make these exact ornaments… I’m just inspired by your talent!
katie
November 11, 2009 at 8:53 pmI had a handmade christmas last year and it ruled! I mean I started in October and I had to manage around a school and work schedule, but I got it all done in time and people said they really enjoyed it! I’m totally doing it again this year and actually just started.
alexandra keller
November 11, 2009 at 9:27 pmi think i could make paper ornaments like this this year….super easy! and not breakable :)
Cristina
November 15, 2009 at 10:59 amLovely! thank you for sharing!
Esther
November 30, 2009 at 12:43 pmHello Ellie,
Thank you again for the feature. I’ve had excellent feedback and positive inspiration from this feature.
Amazing blog and happy holidays,
Esther
xox