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We Wish You a Merry Christmas …..

December 24, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 41 Comments

…and a Happy New Year!!

Sarah and I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas spent with family and friends. We hope that 2010 is a year filled with many blessings, joy, and peace. We would also like to thank you all for stopping by and leaving us such wonderful and kind comments over the year – it really means so much to us.  Thanks for showing an interest in what we do and inspiring us to keep trying new crafts. Things will probably be a bit quiet here over the next few weeks as we relax over the summer holidays. 

Just before we head back to the kitchen for some last minute baking, I wanted to show you the Chocolate Bouquet that we made last night to use as a festive centrepiece. Armed with red and clear cellophane, a box of Ferro Rocher Chocolates, a white flower pot, and some floristry wire and tape, we made this arrangement. Sarah had never done any floristry before – she was a natural. I hope to refine our technique a bit next year – they would be also be cute for Valentines Day and Mothers Day.

Here are some little handbags that I made up – just because (when I should have been preparing the food!)

Hope Santa is good to you!!

Posted by Lisa and Sarah  

Filed Under: Christmas

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Comments

  1. two hippos says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:53 am

    Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, thank you for all your wonderful inspiration through out this year!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:04 am

    Clever…I LOVE the handbag ornaments. So darn cute!!! Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  3. das schneiderlein says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Frohe Weihnachten 🙂

    Reply
  4. Karin says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:10 am

    We should thank you two for sharing all your wonderful projects.

    I wish you a wonderful, merry Christmas.

    Reply
  5. kaholly says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:15 am

    The centerpiece and the handbag ornaments are both precious and oh, so clever! Thank YOU for sharing all of your imaginings with all of us! It has been a delight to follow your blog. Merry Christmas. (it’s so strange to think of you on summer break while we’re in the midst of winter!)
    -karen

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  6. texmorg says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:42 am

    Thanks both of you for a great blog. Merry christmas and a safe and happy new year.
    The boquet looks wonderful as do the handbags.
    xx
    Linda

    Reply
  7. suzitee says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:46 am

    Merry Christmas to you, girls, and your family. I hope 2010 is a wonderful year for you both, and that you continue to share your amazing creativity with us. I count getting to know you, Lisa, as one of 2009’s nicest blessings 🙂
    Enjoy the festive season xxx

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  8. Sheila (Blanchard) Irish says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:47 am

    Your chocolate bouquet is beautifully done and those purses are so cute! Perhaps in the future you might share how you made them? I can imagine making them to hang with little trinket gifts inside….
    Pretty please? =)

    Merry Christmas!

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  9. Janellybelly says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:00 am

    Happy Christmas Lisa and Sarah (& to the men of the family)!
    I LOVE the ‘just because’ handbag decorations, they would go perfectly with my shoe decorations 🙂
    Blessings
    Janelle xx

    Reply
  10. mandapanda says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:04 am

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  11. LollyChops says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:04 am

    Merry Christmas you two!

    For some reason I cannot get your pics to show up but that’s ok! Just wanted to drop in and wish you both a super holiday!

    Reply
  12. nicolette says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:38 am

    Merry Christmas!!

    Love your handbag ornaments!

    Reply
  13. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Wishing you a very blessed Christmas too!

    Reply
  14. SandyQuilts says

    December 24, 2009 at 6:55 am

    Love the little purses. Are they your design? Or a commercial one?

    Reply
  15. Terriaw says

    December 24, 2009 at 7:08 am

    Merry Christmas to everyone at your house! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful creative ideas, from crafts to recipes.

    Reply
  16. Shannon says

    December 24, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Thank you for sharing your creative “gift” with us all year! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

    Reply
  17. Celestial Charms says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    Lovely little handbag ornies. Hope you and your family have a very cozy and Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years.
    Maureen

    Reply
  18. Handmade in Israel says

    December 24, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Lovely arrangement, but super cute bags!!! Merry Xmas.
    Lisa x

    Reply
  19. marcab77 says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    you have a ‘snap’ blog, and i am really enjoying it! thank you for sharing all of your ideas with the rest of us. love the little handbag, where can one get the pattern? they would make great gift card/bling holders for valentine’s day!
    rita

    Reply
  20. Jenny of Elefantz says

    December 24, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Merry and Blessed Christmas to both of you and your loved ones!!
    Hugs
    Jenny

    Reply
  21. Miriam says

    December 24, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    Merry Christmas Lisa and Sarah!

    I love the handbags! Very cute.

    Reply
  22. rachelmp says

    December 24, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    Have a wonderful Christmas Sarah and Lisa, and your family x Rachel

    Reply
  23. Simone de Klerk says

    December 24, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    The cutest littley handbags!
    Ik wens jullie heel fijne feestdagen! Veel liefs (O:

    Reply
  24. Annie says

    December 25, 2009 at 6:47 am

    Love the little handbags – hope you had a wonderful day

    Reply
  25. jacquie says

    December 25, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    and thanks to you for all your inspiration in 2009. looking forward to the new year. have a wonderful holiday!

    Reply
  26. Renee says

    December 26, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Merry Christmas dear ones.

    xoxoxo

    Reply
  27. fiberdoodles says

    December 26, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  28. sewkalico says

    December 26, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    Merry Christmas to you both!

    Reply
  29. Thimbleanna says

    December 26, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    Very cute Lisa! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas!

    Reply
  30. driftwood says

    December 27, 2009 at 2:43 am

    merry Christmas to you both, I’m really looking forward to a new year of visiting you xx

    Reply
  31. Leanne says

    December 28, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Merry Christmas girls. I’m looking forward to see what you come up with in 2010.

    Reply
  32. JG says

    December 29, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    Your Chocolate Bouquet is so pretty! What a great table centerpiece.

    I enjoy reading the posts that you both write. Thank you for the Tutorials.

    Happy New Year!!!

    Reply
  33. corry says

    December 30, 2009 at 11:52 am

    Best wishes and Happy New Year to you Lisa and Sarah!

    Reply
  34. Catherine says

    January 2, 2010 at 3:18 am

    Merry Christmas to you Sarah and Lisa! I love your Chocolate Bouquet ladies, gives me a few ideas for Mothers Day with my class, Thank you! Cathyx

    Reply
  35. myriam says

    January 2, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Hi there,
    the bags are so sweet. I just passed by to wish you a very happy new year, good health, good luck and may your days be happy and bright.
    Hugs from Germany Myriam

    Reply
  36. Renee says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Kisses darling.

    xoxo

    Reply
  37. Journeying Five says

    January 4, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    loving the handbag ornaments, hope your holidays are restful.

    Reply
  38. Tracy says

    January 5, 2010 at 7:43 am

    Happy New Year, girls! Here’s hoping you all have a lovely Christmas holiday and New Year. Great to be back from our trip and catching up with you here… Feeling jet-lagged and heart-fuzzy after a sweet Christmas, good to be home and back in blogland. You know I LOVE those sweet handbag ornaments! ;o) Wishing you all the very best of love, peace & joy in 2010! ((HUGS))

    Reply
  39. Jelly Wares says

    January 5, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you and Sarah also..

    Hugs
    Jopdie 🙂

    Reply
  40. Helen Cox says

    January 6, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    That chocolate bouquet looks amazing. So imaginative and festive. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  41. Dogwood says

    January 8, 2010 at 10:34 am

    How did I miss this lovely blog post of yours. That bouquet is so beautiful.

    Reply

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