It was a lovely holiday and I spent the morning tidying up. Every year, all that beautiful trash inspires me to make something. This is what I did with the afternoon, the crumpled paper and other bits from the wrappings.
Trace a jar onto a box. And then a smaller jar for the center.
Cut it out.
Pad it with rumpled paper and masking tape.
Wrap it with leftover ribbon from a gift.
Add more textiles or ribbons.
Gather up some pretty trims and decorate the top.
So much more fun than putting everything away or throwing it all out. One more ornament for the tree, a window or a cupboard latch.
Brilliant.
I've been looking for a way to make a little dream catcher for my granddaughter. I think I'll try this for the ring...
Posted by: Penny Peberdy | December 26, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Charlotte, this is such a sweet idea--I am no longer putting up a big tree--just a tabletop one and a few of these scattered around the house would be so perfect--Thank you for the idea--you really are sooo creative...love it...Julierose
Posted by: Julierose | December 26, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Charlotte...how big is this wreath? So clever...want to make a bunch for my tree.
Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | December 26, 2012 at 04:55 PM
thanks- its about 4.5 across.
Posted by: charlotte | December 26, 2012 at 05:25 PM
Such a sweet idea, Charlotte. Memories wrap around the form, too, I would think.
Posted by: Lorrie | December 26, 2012 at 05:34 PM
So cute! I love it. :)
Posted by: Lisa | December 26, 2012 at 05:44 PM
So darn clever, and just as cute as can be!!!
Posted by: Dede Warren | December 26, 2012 at 06:32 PM
This is adorable! I have all the supplies too.
Posted by: Karen | December 26, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Wow! What a wonderful idea! Thank You for sharing your sweet idea!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: jackie | December 27, 2012 at 10:36 AM
This is super cute!
Posted by: Monica | December 27, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Adorable ornament! Perhaps a New Year's tree with memories of the past holiday to start it off would be fun. Wishing you a beautiful end to 2012 and a joy filled and creative 2013!
Posted by: Jeannie | December 27, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Beautiful! So much more fun!!!
Posted by: Linda Jo | December 27, 2012 at 07:51 PM
After making three wreaths from your project in Mollie Makes, this is the perfect size for using up those bits 'n pieces...thank you, again for great inspiration!
Posted by: Vicki K | December 27, 2012 at 11:37 PM
Love that! Now I know what to do with all that perfectly good wrapping paper after gift opening. I am always saving stuff from the trash to turn into "something"...some of the most creative things come about.
Posted by: tammyCA | December 28, 2012 at 03:20 AM
What a fabulous idea! I always keep the ribbons from wrappings because it seems a waste to throw them away, but I never do anything with them. Now I have no excuse!
Posted by: Katherine | December 28, 2012 at 03:09 PM
I have been trying to find someplace to buy your Tilly fabric all in one place-instead of 1 or 2 here and there, it is very frustrating. I love this line, but very hard to buy it when no one carries it!
Posted by: Carmen Wyant | December 31, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Happy happy new year dear Charlotte! Wishing you and your dear ones much joy in 2013!
xo
Posted by: Sally | December 31, 2012 at 08:19 PM