December is my favorite month of the year. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some sunshine and long days but December… twinkling lights, bright eyed kiddos, Bing Crosby singing to me everywhere I go… too magical not to love ;) I’ve also made it tradition to take December off each year (took two years of crazy photography holiday seasons to make me run and never look back. highly recommended). So, while there is always catch up & those ‘exception’ shoots, I really get to just play & do whatever I want this month. Crafty creations have been the time passer the last week or two so I thought I’d share some of it!
We moved this year so we have a different area to decorate (plus doing the same thing year after year just isn’t very fun) so the kids and I created some new garland for the mantle… we figured out how to make these cool snowflakes (saw one at the antique mall and instantly came home to google/make my own)… and we saw these cool little trees at the craft store- easy kid project…
I found a tutorial online how to make these beads out of origami paper… my own little take on it with extra ribbon and buttons sitting around the house…
they look WAY cuter on… very Anthro meets Crewcuts :)
One of our sets at the 777 Kids Shootout will be a tea party/forest/ZoZo creation of awesome decor so I decided to try my hand at making some props for that… Not perfect but I felt a great sense of accomplishment making them without a pattern!
And lastly… I am taking a leap and sending some of my work to one of my favorite companies (can I get a simultaneous fingers crossed from everyone… pleeeeease!!) so I created this little antique box, filled it with my images-candy-good vibes ;)
k- off to start on some more… on a roll and I think I have 9 shoots I need to be making stuff for… maybe I should be blogging an assistant for hire position!
Happy Holidays everyone!!!! ~S
Kara Layfield: Holy cow everything looks amazing!! What a great way to spend December...all cozy in your house crafting and spending time with your kids. (12.20.2010 08:26pm)
amy: you have such a fantastic eye for design and creating, my dear . the little wooden box with the fabric trees & banner is absolutely darling . (12.20.2010 08:37pm)
SunnyD: Stop being so amazing! Just kidding. Don't stop. I like looking. So glad you are finding time to do projects for you. I hope the kidders are enjoying all of the crafting fun. Have a Great Christmas!!! (12.20.2010 08:38pm)
lesley: How delightful! I wanna come enjoy Christmas at your house! I hope the receiver of your promo sheets appreciates all your hard work, I know I would! :) (12.20.2010 09:01pm)
ryan: you are ridiculously talented. i've very much enjoyed following your blog this year and can't wait to see what you come up with in 2011. happy holidays! (12.20.2010 09:06pm)
Tj Aneca: So not only are you the worlds best photographer BUT you are the New and improved MARTHA?!!! Oh to be you. ;) (12.20.2010 11:44pm)
Ashley Sisk: OMG - this is so creative - I am absolutely in love with your little bird house and the owl? WOW...I want one! (12.21.2010 12:21am)
kelli taylor: You are so creative I can't stand it! (12.21.2010 03:42am)
Sara: Oh I love the mantle! It is all super cute but I love the mantle the best. Can you give us some directions to make the stars? (12.21.2010 04:33am)
Kathy Carlisle: You HUGE talent never seizes to amaze me! Who wouldn't hire you after getting a little gift straight from the employee Gods put into the most perfect box. Everything your artistic mind gets set on turns to gold...no Platinum! You can do anything you set your mind too...go rock this world with your passion my friend! You have a lot of fans backing you up:) K (12.21.2010 05:57am)
Michelle Kane: Ok, you are making me feel bad for not getting more creative this year, but making me insanely inspired to get off my duff and craft my heart out with my kids like I used to. These projects look so dang cute and I love your presentation on the submitted work. Bet of luck to you!!! (12.21.2010 07:04am)
stephanie mcbride: Shannon, what a fine idea... not working in December... will remember that for next year. My kiddos are all home and driving me crazy because im trying to work. not fun. I should be playing. Prayers and fingers crossed. How could anyone not love and hire you on the spot?!! we are rooting for your next adventure. love everything you touch... it's magical. Merry Christmas! (12.22.2010 11:19am)
Jenni Wise: OH!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! (12.22.2010 11:02pm)
ajja: your house looks like a blast. good for you for taking December off and I love the risk you are taking(: they will love it! my favorite quotes lately is 'risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of' (12.23.2010 05:02am)
janice: gosh, i guess i'm lucky to be your friend. look at all the talent here!! i mean, there are so many levels to your talent - photographer, designer, fine arts, communications, saavy business woman and marketer. where does it all come from and how did one person get it all?!? so not fair. again, my luck is that i know you! have a great christmas. see you soon!!! --janice (12.24.2010 03:19am)
Erin Perkins: 2011 !! Cant wait to see your creations Shannon! Happy to hear you take the month of December off.. i'm not alone! Rejuvenation!! This holiday i spent more time at the craftstore than any other ;) love this .. love your work;) (12.26.2010 11:56pm)
zalaine: A group of holiday eye candy, love it! (12.30.2010 12:35am)
cindy: You don't need it, but my fingers, toes and hairs are crossed. Unbelievable talent you have, girlfriend. It's one thing to rock a camera...but these crafts are true artwork. GO TEAM SHANNON! :) (12.30.2010 05:22am)
megan clausen: Oh my gosh! Love your work! So amazingly, ridiculously talented! :) Happy Christmas and Happiest new year to you and your family! AND if you are looking to hire an assistant I would totally move from IOWA to Oregon for that position! No kidding! (12.31.2010 05:32pm)
Janee: WOW!! You always amaze me with your talent. I think you need to out up a couple tutorial of your fine projects. Anyone who doesn't hire you is CRAZY c: I cant wait to see what this year brings. I'm still hoping you get out to AZ sometime. (01.02.2011 05:32pm)