I decided long before the Christmas season even began that this year would be different to other years.
As a blogger it has become increasingly necessary to participate in a number of Christmas tours, home tours and blog hops etc. during the busy holiday season.
Needless to say, this involves a lot of time, effort and expense and there’s a certain expectation to be perfectly put together, to be different or stand out from the rest… and that inevitably leads to comparison and stress!
So…. this year I decided that this would be a totally stress free Christmas and I’m perfectly at peace with just doing my own thing. I’m sharing my handmade projects, recipes and a few peeks at my Christmas home.
It’s not fancy, it’s not ‘on trend’ and you can’t buy it at the shops…. but it’s all handmade and totally ME.
Today I’m taking you into what is perhaps the busiest room in the house so far this season… my craft room.
When I opened up my storage boxes at the beginning of November there was a lot to choose from. After 30 years of collecting Christmas decorations, I think I’ve covered just about every colour palette and theme.
I decided on a vintage angel theme for my happy place, based around a couple of large angels I painted back in 2015. These lovelies have been packed away in storage and it was so nice to get them out again.
I took down all of my shabby year round decorations and replaced them with flocked Christmas trees, a couple of white Christmas trees and oodles of fairy lights.
I love the soft and relaxing vibe the lighting gives my studio…. especially in the evening.
The candles are all faux candles for safety, due to all the flammable art supplies in the craft room.
All the candles have been purchased at IKEA at various times. The IKEA FULLTALIG candlesticks were originally black, but I painted them with DecoArt Americana Light Buttermilk which, as it turned out, was exactly the same colour as the IKEA LJUSANDE tall candles.
My white and cream trees have been kicking around for about a decade. I’ve posted numerous times over the years about the vintage paper rose tree that nearly beat me and the mocha coloured tree with the baubles was my first ever white tree, that slowly changed colour over the years and now I love it even more!
Throw in a couple of handmade Tilda lambs from the gorgeous Homemade & Happy book and this corner is looking very cosy. Here’s my affiliate link if you’d like to check out this beautiful Christmas Tilda book.
I used this months Handmade Club Vintage Christmas kit to make the banner that is strung across the storage units. You can still get this up until December 14th.
And of course, there will always be roses and greenery in my craft room!
My mini shelf is filled with my vintage paper star wreath (circa 2010) and Angel ornaments that I’ve made over the years.
You can get the tutorial for my Angel Wings Ornament HERE.
And the printable Vintage Angel Ornament is HERE.
There’s also a set of new vintage Angel ornaments on the white trees, which is a tutorial and printable I’ll be sharing with you later this week.
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Angels, so I’m loving this sweet theme for Christmas in the craft room this year.
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I hope you enjoy your Christmas decorating as much as I’ve enjoyed mine!
Hugs
♥
Kerryanne
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I so agree with just doing your own thing. There is absolutely no way to compare yourself to the mainstream, because it looks like it came from popular American stores. I love what you did. It’s magical, and if you said you were Mrs. Claus, I would believe you.
xoxo Su
Lol… I’m no Mrs Claus Su, but I do love Christmas. These days I’m just a vintage lovin’ girl enjoying doing things her own way… I guess that comes with age!! Hugs xx
Looks so cozy and inviting. I think it’s beautiful.
Thank you so much Sandra 🙂
Oh Kerryanne, it is divine ? You have created a peaceful and joyous space in keeping with the spirit of the season. I can’t imagine the kind of mess in my sewing room at the moment there ? I love the nostalgia with handmade creations from years gone by. It is individual, it is you and it is beautiful. Thanks for bringing us your festive world. xo
Awww…. thank you sweet friend!! I’m glad I opened some of the older storage boxes and can now enjoy these handmade pieces from years ago. I’m definitely enjoying this beautiful season xx
Heavens above Kerryanne your post is total adorability overload. I can’t decide which picture to drool over and scrutinise first! Thank you for providing such delightful bedtime reading this evening. BiG
hugs Marion in the UK.
So happy to have whisked you away to a magical Christmas place Marion xx
Oh it all looks beautiful. One can never have too many fairy lights and pretties to look at.
Big kiss noises and hugs, Linda moi
I agree lovely Lilly Linda…. there can never be too many twinkling fairy lights and pretties. Hugs and xxx
I am in love with your room and all the beautiful things you have made. It’s lovely to see something truly original.
I’m so happy that you like my Christmas craft room Betty 🙂
Everything is so lovely. What a wonderful place to linger and dream and create.
Thank you Ann. Christmas is everywhere in my house now, but this is still the most peaceful and calming room. I’m loving it 🙂
Kerryanne, you’ve captured Christmas magic in your studio! It’s so beautiful and what a wonderful place for inspiration and creativity. Not to mention it’s the perfect spot for enjoying all things lovely that personify Christmas. Enjoy the holiday season!
Cheers,
Vicky
Thank you sweet friend. I’m sure as a fellow artist you can appreciate the need to be inspired and for creating a motivating creative space. The only problem is, I seem to be loosing track of time in my little Christmas bubble – lol. Beautiful Christmas wishes to you xx
So lovely!
Thank you Judy 🙂
KerryAnne, Now I can see why you turn out the things that I just love. Your room is a place to sit and create all your heavenly thoughts and make them come to fruition. I am so thankful for you because I get to enjoy many of those thoughts up close and personal. Our Handmade Club items so far are just beautiful and so peaceful to create and enjoy. I love them all. You really do feed my love of Vintage and my colors in all you create. It is what I love and enjoy being surrounded by and I know you do too. Have a wonderful time rolling gently through this time to create a sweet and peaceful journey to Christmas for yourself. Beautiful craftroom for sure. Hugs, JoeyAnn
Kindred spirits for sure JoeyAnn. I’m just a vintage girl at heart and a lover of beautiful things. Thanks for joining on my creative journey and I’m thrilled that you are enjoying the Handmade Club xx
All so beautiful sweetie! And so very you! Sweet and gorgeous, creative and inspirational! Love it!! Vik ???????
Aww Vik, you’ve seen my craft rooms come and go over the years. I always turn them in to my haven away from the world…. kind of a whimsical escape!! xx
Your craft room is absolutely beautiful!!! I love the lights, colors and all of the beautiful things you decorate with. This would definitely be my happy place. God blessed you with talent beyond measure. ??
Aww Dee Dee, you make me blush… such sweet words. Glad you like my Christmas craft room. xx
So beautiful!
Thank you Jo xx
No wonder you’re so inspired. You surround yourself with inspiration. Lovely.
Thanks JK. I have always liked to have all my pretty supplies on show in my craft room /studio space because it stimulates my creativity and inspires. It’s my ‘happy’ place, so I want it to be filled with the things I love.
Kerry Anne it is just beautiful. I am a lover of angels so I would love to just hang out in your craft room. Just so pretty and festive.
Hugs,
Kris
Yes, it’s very YOU Kris. I have an affinity with Angels too and being around them brings such peace xx
Oh I’m in Dreamland….. love all the white and twinkly lights and angels… everything is just gorgeous and fun and wonderful and magical! I can’t ooh and aahhh enough. I just had to pin the pictures on my Pinterest board so I can oogle some more later! You surely know how to capture the beauty and magic of Christmas! Now I want my craftroom white and everything else in it white and roses and lights and lovely! Marilyn
This is a place to sit and have tea and be proud of your accomplishments and share dreams of things to come. And, of course a place to be with all the folks who have commented above 🙂 A beautiful place. My thanks. Kathy
That’s so sweet of you Kathy and I appreciate your lovely comment. My craft room is my special place and I don’t publicly share it very often, but I am happy that on this occasion others have shared in the magical Christmas beauty I enjoy there. Thanks for visiting 🙂 xx
OH! I fell in LOVE with your large Angels and would love to paint some for my craft room! Where did you get the pattern for them? Absolutely gorgeous room! Of all the Christmas home/craft room tours I have seen so far this season, yours is by far the most beautiful! Homemade and hand painted is always better! If you would share what pattern these angels are from I am hopeful to find it and purchase it!
Thank you Sandy 🙂
There is no pattern for the Angels unfortunately. These were designs that I sketched freehand onto large MDF sheets and cutout with a scroll saw. I then simply painted the angels onto them. I’m glad you like them.
Merry Christmas,
Kerryanne
It’s so pretty and unique. I love it! I think decorating is so is so much fun, especially this time of the year.
I agree Julie… Christmas is extra magical!!