Christmas Memories finish…

bits and pieces

I was hoping to get this posted in time for Christmas, but things don’t always work out the way I plan.

I wrapped three dowels with some homespun and attached the punched pieces to the ends. I used another dowel to push holes part way into a piece of styrofoam, angling the outer holes and keeping the center hole straight.

The styrofoam, which was a cone, fit perfectly inside the bucket once I cut the top off.

You can see how the angled holes hold the two outer dowels in place.

“What’cha doin’?” ~the elli-bell

Ellis is extremely helpful when I’m working, and when I’m not.

I could fill the bucket with tissue paper or moss or lots of things to hide the foam but I’m going to use these:

Yum…

Candy Cane Kisses. So scrumptious!

Back

I attached a little pocket to the back of the bucket with a vintage bone button that holds an identity tag.

ta da

And, Christmas Memories is finished!

Wishing you health and happiness…

~rebecca

Christmas Memories…

This is one of my favorite patterns from Bird in the Hand Primitives. You can find Robin Leuschen’s designs at patternmart.com by clicking here, or you can visit her blog by clicking here.

Do you love rocking horses as much as I do, Ellis?

“zzzz…” ~the elli-belly

I particularly like how this design lends itself to a simple palette. Just two favorite colors, though you could definitely get fancy.

Because I’ve attached the finished piece to a little galvanized bucket, I decided to add three festive “sticks” with these little pieces attached. The sticks will pop out of the bucket with the help of a little styrofoam.

What do you think of styrofoam, Lilly?

“i do NOT like styrofoam!” ~the lillykins

I have to admit, I don’t like styrofoam either, but sometimes needs must.

I’ll age these pieces in coffee, add fabric to the backs and cut them out before attaching them to the sticks.

Sticks, Otis?

“i’ve nibbled sticks in my time. *yawn*” ~the oatbran

Hopefully, I’ll complete this project before Christmas. This will be one of the most memorable Christmas’s from a “wow, this is unusual” standpoint. Welcome to the pandemic!

Until next time!

Stay safe and healthy…

~rebecca