I took some time out from a larger cross stitch I am doing to make my first cross stitched Christmas decoration for this year. It actually took a lot more work than I thought but I love how it turned out. It is one of a set of 4 Happy Snowmen patterns I bought from Durene Jones on Etsy. I made a few changes as the button was cross stitch, the eyes backstitch and the mouth and baubles french knots. I decided to use buttons and seed beads instead.
I must have had the seed beads since I first started crafting. I think they came in one of those plastic containers I bought when starting out as it had all kinds of embellishments in it. I think it is the first time I have used the seed beads so I am glad I kept them.
I stitched it on perforated paper which is nice and stiff, then added a ribbon loop and used strong glue to attach white felt to the back. Tomorrow I will be sharing a Christmas card with you.
15 comments:
A lovely decoration Marianne.
Kath x
This is fabulous Marianne, a lovely Christmas decoration.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
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Love your hanging decoration Marianne..must say I've not tried stitching on perforated paper
Anne
Marianne ...the work you put into this snowman is incredible! You did an awesome job! I love the buttons and the seed beads!!!
Hi this is gorgeous. I love it. Take care. Hugs Jackie
This is so good x
This is beautiful, I do love snowmen.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Oh this is gorgeous Marianne, love the snowman, he's so cute and again your stitching is fabulous, Kate x
A lovely decoration Marianne
Lorraine x
WOW , this is stunning, what a great make, Im off to browse her etsy store now. I have seed beads I bought when Jake was wee as a Oh they are pretty!! They must be about 20 years old and I still just look at them!! Ooops!! Hope you're safe and well, Hazelxx
Lovely Christmas decoration.
Deborah
Very cute and a lovely snowman. Hugs, Carol S.xx
Beautiful colours, so bright and happy, love your snowman with his happy smile Marianne..
Luv CHRISSYxx
I love this, I hate french knots but never thought of using beads, your stitching is so neat, a gorgeous make, hugs Pops x
so very nice!
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