Holiday decor is an ongoing thing around here. I thought I was done, and was going simple this year… but every day it seems like I think of "one more little thing" that I want to do.
We spend more time in the kitchen than anywhere else, now that it is all remodeled. Its homey and a great gathering place for the whole family. I've got a table top tree in there on the buffet, and the big tree in the living room is placed so that you see it from the dining table.
But the rest of the kitchen looked like it could be any old day of the year.
So, I made up some quickie labels using some French images I got from my pal, Gwen of Bottoms Up. They were chocolate cards, I digitally removed the words and added my own holiday themed ones, and then removed the colors and tinted them all slightly neutral.
I always print my images onto matt photo paper, the results are much prettier than just copy or laser paper.
The backs got a quick smear of glue stick, and the cut out labels were then pressed onto my everyday cannisters. You have probably heard me complain about glue sticks in the past, the glue never lasts. Which is perfect for this, because its only a temporary look.
And yes, if I was really going all out and doing it right, I'd empty the canisters and fill them with candy canes, cookies, ornaments and other holiday foof. But no, this was a very easy, very quick project just to add a vintage and Christmassy feel to this corner. In January, I'll just take a soapy, hot sponge and wipe the glue away, and with little fuss and bother it will all be back to normal.
If only putting away the tree was that simple!
In the spirit of the holiday, I'm also giving away some tutorials. Please mention in your comment if you are interested in one or the other of these.
Oh, and by the way, I'm still adding more and more trees to the Etsy site, and there are still a few in the Boutique.
Its nice to see that they are still so popular, since I enjoy making them so much. I've had to replenish the stock a few times, but it is getting late in the year, so probably won't be adding any more after this. Thanks so much for shopping with me!
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Here are the images that I used for my canisters. Just click on the image to open it in a larger size before you save it to your computer to print it. Some of the edges are cut off, but that didn't bother me, and it doesn't really show once they are all cut out.
Thanks for the beautiful images! Love your idea and the chance for the giveaway. Would love to learn about your cuffs!
I love the images. You are so clever. I would love a cuff tutorial. Thanks for the chance.
Thanks, Mary! Gwen got all of her papers at a flea mkt in France, and was kind to share some with me.
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Thanks Karla for sharing these wonderful images!
They look fantastic on your glass containers. I thought I was done ‘twice’ now with Christmas decorating, but with your images I may just have to decorate some more.
Thank you the images are beautiful and I can’t wait for a minute or two to check out the tutorials. Have a wonderful day. Patty
Thank you Karla for your creativity. You are a beautiful and inspirational person. Holly
Karla, you never cease to amaze me! Your labels are so sweet, thanks for sharing them with us. Who wouldn’t want a dress form sitting in their craft room? Hugs, Marilyn
Thank you for these adorable labels Karla ♥ They look gorgeous on your glass canisters.
I always enjoy your blog! Would love to know about those cuffs
What a great idea to add some quick extra Christmas trimmings. Hope it helps bring an extra touch of Christmas Spirit to everyone who is blessed to enjoy your home this holiday.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful labels. I will be using these for sure. Your dress forms are divine. luv the angel one.
Thank you for the beautiful images. I can’t wait to use them. Please enter me in the drawing for the cuff tutorial. Merry Christmas!
Wow so generous of you. Thanks so much,
I always enjoy your Sugarwings posts too.
Keep smiling and creating,
Wishing you and yours the best of the holiday season.
Beautiful creations! i’d love the cuff bracelet tutorial. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for the ephemera. Loveto see your Christmas creations. Please enter me for the dress form tutorial!!
Merry Christmas!!!
best regards,
Wanda
What wonderful labels! Thank you Karla!
Thanks so much for the images, Karla! I’d love to be entered in the cuff bracelet tutorial drawing. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Deb, qoq_1athotmaildotcom
so pretty — i live in my kitch at Christmas, too — thanks for the labels~!