I've been working on this garland for a couple of weeks now and finally feel like I love it. This is thanks to two very talented women who gave me inspiration. Karoline from Cherished Vintage did a tutorial on how to make these paper snowflakes. They are so amazing and easy to make. You can find that tutorial here.
Then, while blog hopping I came upon Miss Sandy's blog, Quill Cottage. Sandy makes the most gorgeous snowflake ornaments. I knew I just had to make some for myself. Sandy has graciously allowed me to "borrow"some of her designs and post about them here. Please go on over to her blog and check out her amazing work. After seeing her stuff the creativity just started flowing out of me and I was making my own designs as well!!!
I'm so thrilled with the finished garland. It's so "me". Thank you ladies for sharing your talent with all of us and giving me a fabulous new garland for my room!
35 comments:
My goodness Karen, you have outdone yourself! Your garland is to-die-for! I want it, I want it,
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!
I can imagine the time that went into making such a work of art.
This is the type of garland that I always see in the very, very high-end boutique shops.
I am going to go to their sights and see it I can find some inspiration there as well.
Thanks for sharing such loveliness.
Karen,
The garland is fantastic!!! Thank you for the sweet mention. You really did a beautiful job on all your holiday decor, your home is just stunning! Now, can you come over and do mine?
Have a wonderfully blessed holiday!
This, my friend, is MAGNIFICENT.
I could never, in a million years, create something so lovely!
Wonderful job..
I did check out their sites and I am going to try some of the snowflakes as a January project. When the Christmas decorations are gone these would be wonderful.
Your garland is just glorious! Dianntha
You garland is spectacular....tons and tons of unexpected goodies fill this piece!! Your creativity astounds me!! The room is so welcoming and not a speck of red to be found...outstanding job!!
Thanks for the inspiration...maybe next year!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!! xOxO Nerina
OMGoodness! It's like a fairytale Christmas! How beautiful!
This is just beautiful! Simply elegant as my mom would say.
God bless.
OMG. This has to be the prettiest garland I think I have ever seen. It is GORGEOUS!
Thank you so much for sharing.
Sue
I am drooling and oohing and aahing! Sooooooooo beautiful - you are so creative and talented! I just love your blog. Thank you so much for such inspiring ideas and gorgeous eye candy!
Merry Christmas!
Karen, it is stunning, so gorgeous.
Happy Holidays!
Debby
OMG!! Karen, you and I love the same exact things. I was drooling at the same paper snowflakes! And The Quill Cottage ornament! It's like, did she read my mind? Your garland really is beautiful girl! I haven't had time to try my hand at the paper snowflake this week but next week!!! I just won a some fab sheet music on ebay, a dozen vintage sheet music books, that stuff is addicting! I have an addiction!! Oh my. Love your gorgeous Christmas decor.
Blessings,
Linda
Isn't this blogging fun? My house needs a good cleaning too!!
p.s. I have so much fun when I visit here...
Oh my!! Karen, you've outdone what I thought was fantastic in the past..this is more, more better!! hehe..this is so beautiful. I saw the tut for the paper snowflakes but never tried it. I love all of the ornaments worked into the greenery..it's simply divine! Great design..:0)
Hugs to you,
Stephanie
Your Christmas home is Beautiful!!! And your garland is absolutely STUNNING! I love your soft colors!
Just beautiful Karen! Thanks for sharing the link to how to make those darling paper snowflakes! I love them!
I also love how you used crystals for icecicles. Your ideas are so inspirational!
Sherri:)
WOW! It's fabulous! Great decor, Karen Valentine!
I love all the silver and that charming touch of vintage!
Monicax.
Breathtakingly exquisite!, Karen.
Merry Christmas, TTFN ~Marydon
HI Karen,
You did a fantastic job on your garland, it is outstanding!!
Happy Holidays,
Barb
Wow, Karen, It is just incredible.
Merry Christmas!
Marcie
Beautiful!
Happy Holidays
Beautiful decorations! Thank you for the holiday tour.
Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2010.
Cristin
Just gorgeous, Karen! Your garland looks really fantastic!!
Karen,
Your garland is so wonderful. I love it! Great job.
Michele
It is so very beautiful. I love those snowflakes.
Ruth
Karen how beautiful! What a great garland!
Oh Karen all that hard work was soooooooo worth it. The garland & everything on it is perfect. Now I feel like a slacker! WOW you put so much work into that. LOVE IT!!!! Sandy is so very sweet. I have been a fan of hers for a long time. Have a great week. Hugs! Charlene
Karen, all I can say is, Oh. MY!!!
Beautiful!
Lynn
Hi Karen!
Your garland is beyond fabulous! I love the addition of the snowflakes. Thanks so much for your kind acknowledgment. Have a very Merry Christmas!
-Karoline
Oh, I just LOVE your garland. And you are so right, the paper snowflakes add a delightful touch! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try to whip up some of these. Well, we'll see how much time this year ~ maybe for next year?
Merry Christmas, Dear
Kitty
Karen,
Wow, that is beautiful! I am so intimidated by any sort of paper cutting. I've always wanted to try snowflakes or something, just looks so hard. You did an amazing job. Lisa
Karen, I so much enjoy visiting your blog. Thank you for sharing your lovely home and ideas with us. Your garland is stunning!
Blessings,
Jan
OK Karen ...So I thought I'd just peek at a little more of your blog while I drink the last part of my cold coffee ... and I got stuck! ...OMG!... You are amazing and your home is a 'dream house' ... I thought I'd give up on the decorating cuz it's so late and I still have boxes sitting around to unpack ... Thanks for giving me the kick in the butt that I needed to finish up the job ... You are amazing, talented and inspirational. :^)
Hugz ..Betty
Karen, your garland is gorgeous! I also loved Karoline's paper snowflakes and would like to make some for the after Christmas decoration.
You inspired me also!!! I just loved the teddy bears on your mantle and so I used two bears for my Christmas decoration. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!
Hugs,
Julia
Oh yeah!That's what I'm talking about! It's absolutely gorgeous! Just gorgeous!
bunny hugs,
shell
That garland is so lush and beautiful. I agree with commenter Sissie that it looks like something sold in a high-end boutique. Thanks for sharing, and have a Merry Christmas!
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