Saturday, December 7, 2013

Another version

Are you feeling like you might be stuck on candy cane lane?
The candy canes I posted the other day were small ornament size. They were made by wrapping fabric strips around those plastic candy canes that Dollar Tree sells.

Today's cane is the larger size, roughly 25 inches high.

Instead of just wrapping the cane in fabric strips I did this one a little different. I cut a 1" strip of warm and natural batting and wrapped it around  in a single layer without overlapping but completely covering the cane. Then I took a strip of homespun fabric and added the stripe to the candy cane.
I also dressed this one up a bit with some extras. The snowflake came in a pack of 6 at Dollar Tree and I almost didn't buy them because I thought maybe they might look a little too chincy. Now I wish I would have picked up some more because I ended up really liking them and they worked well on those stick snowflakes I made too.

Although it seems like I've been very busy crafting, I really haven't been. I've been doing a lot of kicking back and relaxing in the evenings and enjoying every minute of it.I do have some more projects to show though if I ever get around to taking pictures

27 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

This one is just gorgeous! Maybe my favorite of your Christmas crafts so far this year.

bichonpawz said...

Oh! I like this one too Ann!! Great Job! It is totally amazing how many great buys you can get on crafty type stuff at the Dollar Store!

Duni said...

I'm loving these fabric canes, Ann!
The snowflake is so pretty! Love the Noel tag too :)

crafty cat corner said...

A really simple idea but so effective, these would look good on the tree.
Briony
x

MadSnapper said...

i agree with ginny, this one is my favorite.. and the snowflake looks great as does the Noel tag. beautiful... get snapping, so we can see the rest of your creations...

Christine said...

This works so well! Love the snowflakes on them really finishes them off!

Hootin Anni said...

I really like what you did with this one too, Ann!!!

Hootin Anni said...

PS....by the way, your HEADER is extraordinary!!

Catherine said...

That's a cute one!
xo Catherine

Grace said...

I wasn't crazy about those other candy canes you showed but this one is nifty - I would hang that in my house!

Sandee said...

First I love your new blog look. Very nice indeed.

I think these are very cute. You do such nice work.

Have a fabulous weekend. My best to Duke. :)

Unknown said...

I hope Duke leaves a "present" on your side of the bed for this!

Donna said...

Another cute one!

john bain said...

I think candy cane must be what we call 'rock' here in England. We can be quite boring. No imagination at all.

Sharkbytes said...

Nice door decoration! I like this better than the small ones.

Sharkbytes said...

Oh- and a nice Christmas background too!

Out on the prairie said...

I just realized I haven't got started.

Marie said...

very pretty!

Tanya. said...

This looks great Ann...where do you get your candy canes from??

Marg said...

Gosh, I really like that candy cane. It is terrific. Well done. Hope you have a great Sunday.

Unknown said...

I really like it, I think that handcrafted things are the nicest.

Antonella said...

I am enjoying being on candy cane lane... Love this version of your candy canes and how you created the stripe! Beautiful!
Hugs, Antonella :-)

Jille said...

Your blog looks very festive and I just love your candy canes!

Sheryl Hastings said...

Love this! That would be so cute on my front door. I do love the festive accents on it too.

Dee said...

I have been catching up reading your blog....Gosh I have been absent a long time....your new Christmas crafts are adorable and as usual so well done. Duke is looking good. He is probably the best looking dog on the internet. :) It is god to be back and I look forward to more visits.

Dee said...

I meant to see good...but i do not think God would mid the slip :)

Helen said...

oh, they sure are pretty. Are these for craft show?

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