The base of these tags are ceramic, which were bought in the January sales with no idea what to do with them. There was 90% off them so a real bargain, but only a bargain if they are used. I faltered for awhile not sure of what to do with them and then finally decided on adding some paper and stamping the names on them. Some natural twine added and they can double up as a tree decoration too.
On out last trip to visit family we went to a lavender farm, which was a great outing with Bertie and Honey. We had lost of fun snipping away at the rows upon rows of lavender. We came back with two very large brown bags which I have dutifully dried out. So my next finish is some lavender bags to be used as toppers for some of my gifts. I enjoyed the process of making them and the wonderful memories that making them evoked. I am hoping that my daughter will have some wonderful memories of picking the lavender when she sees them.
First up were some simple hessian/burlap bags tied with some natural twine and a few sprigs of lavender added.
I did spray the lavender sprigs with hairspray to stop them dropping, so they have lost their smell a little. However the amazing smell from the bag is beautiful.
I had some lovely remnants of fabric which I have made some bags from, they are adorable with country animals. Perfect as a topper for some country wrapped gifts.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy whatever it is you have planned. We are planning on a relaxing weekend, catching up with each other and some reading and TV. As always thank you for your wonderful comments and support.
Wowsers, so much! I never thought of using hairspray to stop lavender dropping. Also, we have a lavender place nearby, I really must visit next year 😀 Thanks for joining in, and have a lovely weekend,
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I wish I was finishing as much as you are....I have to be more patient with myself. Lovely gifts!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts, especially the lavender bags, I particilarly like the hessian ones:)
ReplyDeleteI just replanted my lavender plants this year. they died in the winter for some reason. I can't wait to dry some again. Love your gift ideas too.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, I just love the animal bags!!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog and hearing about your new life and your crafts. I love the fragrance of lavender such a clean soothing fragrance. My aunt had a friend who was blind and she had arranged that the path to her house be planted with lavender bushes to provide a fragrant walkway for her, I often think how nice a walkway lined with lavender would be.
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable animal bags. x
ReplyDeleteYour uses for found things are very clever and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteA busy bee in the Isle of Lewis ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend around your lovely projects !
Anna
Lovely finishes! I love the hedgehogs. I collect hedgehog things. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteNice job of using what bought on sale like that. I put things away then find them a few years later. Metal art London Tower Bridge I found 3 yrs ago surfaced last week. Yep gonna put it together for our celebration. I like your little bags with animals on it. I think the hedgehogs are cute! Lavender is a fab scent of mine. Hugs back to you my friend. ×-×
ReplyDeleteWhat a great price and I love what you did with them. They turned out great! The little animals are also so cute! Lavender is one of my favorite scents! Hard to believe Christmas will be here before we know it! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Jill
I love those tags, and the fact that they can be used as tree ornaments too. Enjoy your weekend, it sounds like it's going to be lovely and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Great planning picking up so many bargains over the year.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have been busy!! Can you pop in and do some Christmas makes for me please!!
ReplyDeleteI like the bag with the fox. Great idea for using up remnants. Wishing you a lovely relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeletexx Beca
Wonderful finishes my friend.
ReplyDeleteLove the lavender bags, lavender has such a lovely fresh smell. Hope they are well received. Cx
ReplyDeleteYour creativity never ceases to amaze me! I love all of your finishes. I have a huge lavenders plant that has so many blossoms on it. Those bags are treasures. Have a lovely weekend my friend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
That's amazing.. hairspray to stop lavender dropping.. Lovely crafts.. have a nice weekend..
ReplyDeleteYou are making a good start. The lavender bags are so pretty and I love the idea of the ceramic tags being personalised xx
ReplyDeleteLook at you, already wrapping up Christmas decor. I'm still shopping for fall and thinking about Halloween. Love those towels.
ReplyDeleteLavender is one of my favorites as is anything in the purple family of colors. We used to have a plant in our yard when living in VA, but apt living means no yard. Still it's lovely to see the crafts you have done with it and with the other bargains you bought, Lorraine.
ReplyDeleteI love all three! The animal bags are brilliant! SO smart!
ReplyDeleteThe little ceramic ornaments turned out so well. Lavender sachets are always popular; I like the different looks of the hessian and the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented lady! Oh how I wish I could get into preparing for Christmas early...I just can't seem to get into the spirit this early and then I run out of time. I LOVE the lavender sachets....mmmmm! Thank you for the birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented lady! Oh how I wish I could get into preparing for Christmas early...I just can't seem to get into the spirit this early and then I run out of time. I LOVE the lavender sachets....mmmmm! Thank you for the birthday wishes!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely projects. I should try spraying my Lavender with hair spray. I don't like how bits fall every time someone touches the bouquets I bring in. It grows very well around here but every 3 or 4 years the plants get so ungainly big I dig them out and replace them with small ones.
ReplyDeleteI admire and appreciate your talent. So beautiful and creative!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work my dear ❤
ReplyDeleteI love how you have turned remnants into all these beautiful finished crafts!
ReplyDeleteYou've made some lovely items there. You are very creative. X
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of you all picking it and then making gifts with it. You are an inspiration to me. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteIsn't that animal fabric just perfect for the lavender bags. They're gorgeous.
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I love your artwork and follow you pots this very minute!
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