We needed and Angel.

I am not sure where our Angel went for our Christmas tree.
But we could not find her  :(
I wonder if she went.
When we had our clearance sale before we moved,
and anything that was not bolted or glued down WENT....

Hubby's mission I think was we were moving taking with us only the
clothes we were wearing :) 
Well that didn't happen but it was close.

Anyway our Angel was gone.
So MissK and I decided to make one.

Here is what we used.
Silver pipe cleaners
Bon Bon tubes
Glitter glue in tube
White Felt
Flesh coloured paint
Red Paint
Foam Egg Shapes
Toy stick on eyes
Glitter Butterfly large
Doll Hair
All purchased from Spotlight for about $20
An Organza bottle gift bag (purchased from the local $2 shop)

MissK then painted the head flesh pink.

I wrapped the bon bon cylinder in felt and used the hot glue gun to stick it down.

(you could use toilet roll but we didn't as we thought it was a bit flimsy)

I then wrapped the silver pipe cleaner around the cylinder to get a circle and 

wrapped the end around.

To form a halo

then we put the cylinder inside the organza bag

and pulled the strings tight and glued it to the cylinder.

Cut the bag about 3cm longer than the end to form the skirt.

MissK stuck the eyes on using the hot glue gun.

We also stuck her halo into place.

Then we had so much fun sticking the hair into place,

again using the hot glue gun.
Have to love a good hot glue gun :)

 Front view with her hair half done.
Starting to look like an Angel.

We then stuck her wings on.

I pulled the butterfly in two because the wings were not quite wide enough.

Back view of wings and hair.

MissK painted her lips and stuck a pearl pin in for her nose.

MissK now places her in pride of place on top of our Christmas Tree.

We have a beautiful Angel.

All that was required is about an hour and some imagination and you too can have an Angel.

Christmas Gifts Ideas part 4.

 Pillowslip dress in lovely summer colours from The Ginger Tree

Handmade Felt Christmas Decorations from Fuzzy Creations

 

Two-tone blue minky and Amy Butler Wallflower from Minkie Baby

Abigail Beaded Charm Bracelet from Kat and Bee

Personalised Bunting Flags from Frillys Desgins

Bias Tape Maker and Tips from the OZ Shop

I suggest you grab a cuppa and browse the great gift ideas this Christmas and save time looking for a car park and braving the over crowded stores. When you can get a beautiful handmade creation at OZ Handmade  Be sure to share our site with your friends.

Christmas Gift Ideas Part 3.

Boy's Argyle Tie from Cheeky Jasmine

Citrus 4 fruits Handmade Natural Soap from Natures Secret

Ruffled Bloomer from Squeeze Cuddles

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Nappy Pocket from Soft Bots

Long Leg Navy Shorts and Tee from -FIVE- Handmade

Stay tuned for Part 4 of our Christmas Gift Ideas.

Sale Time.....

Bron has been having a Sale

and it finishes at midnight tonight.

Saturday 26th November.

Don't miss our on your chance to own a beautiful unquie piece from 

Bronz Beadz and Glass.

Bron's work is just sensational.

40 % off with the code bron40 at checkout.

added today to the OZ Shop

has been some craft magazines from the UK.

Cross Stitch and Knitting Magazines.

Did you also know you can buy your Mollie Makes, Sew Hip and Ottobre Magazines from OZ

Christmas Gift Ideas Part 2...

Well over the last few days, my internet has been on/off/on and off again.
It has made me realise just how much I rely on a good internet connection.

But here I am .... and let's get back to Gift Ideas for Christmas.

 Magnets from My Obsession Designs

 

Dichroic glass pendant from Bronz Beadz and Glass

 Resin pendant from Bella Button

Poppy Handbag from Love Suzy K

 Jacket in navy with bright coloured Hearts from Playtime for Kids

 

Pair of Pink blockout curtains from Comfy Ed

  Pink Angel 360deg Christmas Card from Ink-Redible Invites

I hope you enjoy having a look around and the beautiful creations that our stores have to offer this Christmas.  I have started my shopping.