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Last Minute Christmas Projects!

December 18, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

With less than a week to go until Christmas Day – there is still time to make some last minute sweet treats and ornaments. Now that I have finished all my Christmas present shopping, I am enjoying making a few things to put my own touch on the festive season. As I have to work right up until Christmas Eve, I am a bit time poor so I love projects that are quick but are still packed full of Christmas spirit. Here are a couple of projects I made yesterday!

Rudolph’s Red Noses and Christmas Snowballs

When I saw Junie Moon’s Reindeer Treats  I was inspired to make my own Rudolph’s Red Noses – such a fun little gift to put with Christmas pressies. I bought a set of mini jars from IKEA, filled them with candy and decorated them.

Button Tree

I was flicking through All Buttoned Up that I got out from the library, and fell in love with the Button Christmas Tree. I got out my collection of buttons, pins, and beads, and put this together while watching TV. More red and white!

Sarah has been baking up a storm this week – lots of delicious cookies to give to family and friends over Christmas. Stay tuned for a post about her recipes and some packaging ideas 🙂

Robin, from Robin Quilts, Etc has made up a big batch of Loyalty Card Wallets to give to her sewing buddies for Christmas – you should check them out – love the fabric she used!

Kelly, from Johns Daughter has also been busy hosting a Baking party for her daughter! check out the sweet houses the kids made – perfect for a party close to the festive season. 

Posted by Lisa

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  1. two hippos says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:43 am

    I love the Rudolf noses jars, wonderful small gifts! Look forward to reading about the biscuits, my 13 year old is planning a baking session with best friend on Tuesday, gingerbread houses I believe are the plan so far.

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  2. Tania says

    December 18, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I swear to Goodliness, you are the veritable QUEEN of presentation!

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  3. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy says

    December 18, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I just love both of those ideas! Lovely…

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  4. Christy says

    December 19, 2009 at 12:32 am

    oohhh love the butoon tree!

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  5. Simone de Klerk says

    December 19, 2009 at 12:47 am

    You have such a wonderful way in decorating, Lisa!!! It is really inspiring. And the button tree is so cute!!!
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  6. suzitee says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:01 am

    I could never tire of seeing your red-and-white ideas, they are so stunning, crisp and just scream Christmas! Your button tree is very cute too…oh, for more time! Hope you are enjoying your busy weekend 🙂

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  7. Cathy says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:10 am

    Always so inspiring over here….love these ideas, and they always look so beautiful, I’m sure I could never get mine to look so nice!!! Thanks for the links too xo

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  8. texmorg says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:30 am

    Love,love,love the button tree and the rudolph noses are cute as well. It was great to finally meet you. Cant wait to see all of Sarah’s work.
    Linda

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  9. Catherine says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:56 am

    I really love both of your projects. The jars look very sweet, just perfect and the tags so clever. Love all the buttons on the tree.:)

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  10. clare's craftroom says

    December 19, 2009 at 2:36 am

    More loveliness ! I borrowed your sweets wrapping idea for teachers toblerones , wow what a hit they were , many thanks .

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  11. Amanda says

    December 19, 2009 at 3:00 am

    Wowee! You’ve taken my breath away this morning! What a lot of gorgeousness! Love Amanda xxx

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  12. Julie says

    December 19, 2009 at 3:25 am

    That button christmas tree is just beautiful what a clever idea.

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  13. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Oh, that button tree. Love it, Lisa. The Rudolph noses are clever, too, but that button tree has stolen my heart.

    Merry Christmas,
    Cassie

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  14. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:20 am

    LOVE the button tree. I’m jotting down ideas for next year. Very cute jars of treats.

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  15. Shannon says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:10 am

    hooray! you are back with my favorite color scheme! I never tire of your creative red and white decorating. 🙂

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  16. Celestial Charms says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:37 am

    You decorated the jars so beautifully. What a great gift to give. The button tree is lovely too…so many great ideas.
    Maureen

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  17. Thimbleanna says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:14 am

    VERY Cute! LOVE those rudolph noses — they’d be perfect for little office gifts!

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  18. Mom's Place says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:42 am

    Button trees are so cute!

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  19. pocketful of patterns says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:48 am

    Loving the button tree – what a fab idea! Gorgeous!! 🙂

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  20. Chocolate Cat says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Those Rudolph noses will be just perfect for the 2 little nephews that will be with us for Christmas Eve. Thanks. Looking forward to seeing what Sarah has been baking.

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  21. Dogwood says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    I love all that red and white and sweet decorations and candy in the jars! Christmas baking is lots of fun. Lots of hard work too.

    HoHoHo.

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  22. Shiree says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    I love the button tree, been meaning to make one of them for a bit now!! red and white looks great!

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  23. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    December 19, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I just LOVE your button tree. What a very clever idea!

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  24. Sew Useful Designs says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    Your button tree and Rudolph noses are divine!!!

    Darling Sarah and Lisa!
    If I do not speak with you before I’d like to wish you a very happy Christmas with much laughter, love and happiness! Thank you for your inspiration – you are a blessing to all of us!

    Love and hugs, Vikki xoxo

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  25. K-Sue says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Love that button tree.

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  26. Melissa Antolovic says

    December 20, 2009 at 12:29 am

    I think I’ll have to make my niece some rudolph red noses – what does the tag say on the white ones?

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  27. LissyLou says

    December 20, 2009 at 6:31 am

    such nice ideas..love rudolphs red noses x

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  28. Nicole-Lynn says

    December 20, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    You’re ideas are always so inspiring! Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful christmas!

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  29. Lenna Green of Stitching Cow says

    December 20, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Just love that button Christmas tree, being a hoarder of buttons that’s not surprising, such a wonderful idea very clever.

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  30. Leanne says

    December 21, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Love the button tree. Once again you are full of inspiration.
    Merry Christmas to you, Sarah and your family.

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  31. Horlic says

    January 3, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    So cute. love it.

    Reply
  32. KindredStitchesMag says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Love those button trees

    Reply

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