Mark Your Calendars....An exceptional
Christmas Craft Show
will be held this Fall at the Christian school where my children & most of my nieces & nephews attend. All of the proceeds will go to the Christian School. So, if you're crafty (in a good way) & are looking to spice up your summer with some craft-making, I'd love it if you'd donate your homemade treasures to our children's Christian School's CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW.
Since someone I very much admire (and am related to) is in charge of this
Christmas Craft Show
at our children's school, I was busy snapping photos at a
Craft Show on Saturday at the beach!
My dad treated my mom and me to this delightful craft show...that was an added treat!
A Craft Show that keeps the attention of my dad is a hit in my book!
Check out the adorable Mason jar shell lamp..so creative!
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Do you see the
wooden anchor decorated with shells
- a definite beach house treasure!
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Need I say more?
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This stand was my favorite...check out the purses on the left...adorable.
Do you see an attractive bronze-colored woman making a purchase in the background?
That's my mom buying....
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...a handy, most-creative wrap around towel
- NO NEED to worry about it falling...
it's held up with some hidden Velcro!
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Also, at this stand was some reversable belts
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And, to dress up your
tank tops....![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg86gGHRt0hXYd6KvU4cAMa5nRu2zLe3ntmHPPlZUj_-wnucCJi8lgRSfWhMGXf2PMedfFjXSnoOJXWqDCNAKtA11vS_vg5lZadzvVnBtvaj3Oe8Kf_X9o0zkJsXF1AkfMUt6McdOJHf4o/s320/The+Beach+039.JPG)
These
beautiful birdhouses
reminded me of
Christmas Craft Shows from Long Ago...
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When I saw these plates,
I remembered my sisss...
I mean the lady who is in charge of this year's Craft Show at our kiddos' Christian School....
she's made many of these attractive plates before.
It's really not too difficult!
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What a Surprise!!! A friend from our church at home was one of the exhibitors....
she makes the most amazing baskets!
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Small spreaders, spoons for little dishes, etc. Cute, cute, cute
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My children have hooded towels similar to these at home & they still use them...
these towels are their favorite!
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Composition books dressed up as Journals - I could do this!
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Not such a good picture - a lady just walked in my way...but you get the idea -
a homemade Growth Chart held up by an oversized clothespin!
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This picture was of one of about 3 stands devoted to American Girl doll clothing. Unfortunately this was my least favorite of the 3 stands, but again, you get the idea.
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Homemade Ornaments - I apologize for the poor photography
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Homemade Soaps - hmmm, I wonder if they use the BEST OIL
(the oil my dad sells - hee hee)
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Lastly, the stand that got the most attention...the HANDMADE BRACELETS
only 3 for $20 or $7 each....I couldn't resist...
actually, my Mom couldn't resist and I reaped the benefit of her nonresistance!
I really liked the treasure boxes they used to display their many bracelets.
Today's blog is full of pictures of projects that are pretty easy to create...did I wet your whistle? Are you interested in getting some crafts made & donating them to our school's CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW? Leave a comment if you'd like more information. THANK YOU for stopping by!