Sherri's handmade gifts inspired me to get the Mixed Bag pattern from Nanette and finish one last gift before our four day house guests arrived on Friday.
Front...
...and back.
I dug out that cute navy blue edging that I know has been in my "notions" box for over 30 years. It was perfect I think.
The covered button was giving me grief and my husband help smack it into place. I just need to wrap it today.
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Here are some "old" salt dough ornaments on my tree that I wanted to share. My sister and I got together, made them and painted them over 30 years ago.
I'm so happy they have lasted and become a part of our tree decorating tradition.
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A Santa, Audrey and Mom photo from yesterday's party:
Seventy-seven of us got together to celebrate including my Mom, my brothers, my sisters, their children, their children's children, spouses, boyfriends and girlfriends. The first Christmas with a grandchild - amazing. The first Christmas without Dad - I missed him.
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21 readers left a comment:
Great bag & ornaments Mary! I hope you have a very wonderful holiday with your family!
Audrey looks dubious. Sweet photo!
I will be celebrating my 13th Christmas without Dad, I think you always miss them at times of celebration...
Great bag! Have a Merry Christmas!
I love Nanette's Mixed bag! Your is too cute!! There is something special about those ornaments that we have made and have become part of tradition. 77 people, whew! What a party!
I made the bag last year and love it, your is looking great, love the Santa picture.
Have a wonderful Christmas
Christine
Love the bag, it's a great shape..
You will miss dad, but he's forever in your heart..
Have a wonderful Christmas..
Julia ♥
Aren't ornaments of years gone by so cherished? Memories - it's what I cherish....family - cherish.
Great looking purse, Mary. Love the colors you have put together.
I love the bag, Mary! I finished my Mom's today just in time to get it to the post office! Love your ornaments too!
What a sweet post! Your family gathering sounds wonderful! Sorry to hear about your Dad. How nice that your salt dough ornaments are still part of your decorating. That is my favorite kind of tree. I love ornanaments and trees with a story! Lovely bag too!
Love how your bag turned out! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
Your bag is beautiful, I love it. Merry Christmas.
Wow...77 people! That's a great big family! How neat!!
Thanks for posting the salt dough ornaments. I've been wanting to make some with my kids and seeing those just might be what nudges me to actually do it!
Another beautiful bag Mary! Have a blessed Christmas!
Your bag is beautiful! Audrey is doing very good with Santa. My kids were always afraid at that age. Brave little Audrey! Merry Christmas!
WOW, this bag is a beauty. You have a lovely blog. Thanks for letting me look around.
Have a nice x-mas.
Best regards Sissel
Love the bag and the salt dough ornaments - wow 30 years, and they still look great. Sweet picture of Santa with your mom and Audrey.
Hugs Mary! Your Dad is watching. I firmly believe that.
I have that pattern for that bag. I have never made it. I think I should. And of course, Miss Audrey. Cute as ever!
OH, boy that is one big party! I bet it was a lot of fun. Sweet picture of Santa, Audrey and your mom.
Sweet ornaments too.
I have covered some buttons too and they can be some trouble but your bag and button look super.
Mary the bag looks wonderful!
Feliz Navidad.
Love your little bag...happy for your family celebration. Happy holidays. ~~Sheri
Your bag is fabulous. I love the fabrics and combinations. The trim is really wonderful. Nice job mary!!!! Love it.
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