Friday, November 6, 2009

GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA & FEATHERING YOUR NEST!

Happy Pink Saturday everyone! Thank you so much to our fabulous Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting!

If you haven't already, do wander over to Beverly's blog and say hello. Get comfy and enjoy all the fabulous pinks the other wonderful and clever participants have posted.

With the holidays rapidly approaching the pace is going to pick up! In addition to all the usual holiday festivities, we will be busy decorating our homes and making out our gift list.

So, what do you buy for that friend/loved one who has everything, or is difficult to buy for? One gift idea that is not often though of is decorative tassels! Not just the run of the mill, basic ho-hum, find in any store tassel...I'm talking handmade, one-of-a-kind, little works of art tassels.

Before I show you what I put together, my fabulous daughter got a incredible Canon camera for her birthday and took these photos! I'm so jealous! The photos are so much better than what my old Sony produces!

My little Birdhouse in Winter look great in this shot!


I love its little snow covered roof....


Next is my Holiday Chic in the City Chickadee...


Love the sheer black and white polka dat ribbon and the beautiful beaded fringe against the feathers...


And for Pink Saturday, here is my chic and shabby Bird in Pink Paradise tassel....


The photo don't show how sparkly this one is, it dances in the light...


Here is a full shot agains my white painted dresser...


Another version of the silver birdhouse (I haven't thought of a name for it yet..any suggestions? I really love the silver satin ribbon agains the white fluffy fringe and the jute fringe under it.


A great shot of the faux sparkling snow on the roof .....


Here is a new Christmas tassel I made, I call him Howard the Happy Holidays Reindeer...


Isn't he a cutie?!

I love the different personality that each one has! These are all brand new, just made them this week. If you are interested, here is the link to my tassels listed on ebay. They should be there by Saturday!

A big thanks to each of you who took the time give me feedback on my new ebay listing header! I truly appreciate it. *hugs*

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit me! I love reading your comments!

Now I'm off to see what the other fabulous participants have posted for
Beverly's Pink Saturday! Everyone is always welcome! Do join us, won't you!?

Hugs & kisses!





47 comments:

  1. Happy Pink Saturday Tina!
    I love the tassels. The pink is beautiful, so sparkly for sure.

    I have taken a liking to the last one though. That moose is just precious. Outstanding job on them. Each unique and creative.

    Please stop by and say hi. I would so love to have you visit. Country hugs, Sherry

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  2. Oh,I love,love the sweet tassels. They're gorgeous..I thought I loved the birdhouse best till I saw little reindeer with that scrumptious red. I was looking over more of your pretty blog and the hat over to the left is just to die for. You do so many pretty things..how very talented you are. Happy Pinks and have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. Tina, Your tassels are beautiful! The birdhouse with the sparkly snow on the roof is so precious.
    :-) Sue

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  4. wow, her pictures are incredible..have a wonderful weekend

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  5. Tina, they are soo creative. I love the birdhouse one!

    Thanks so much your sharing.

    Leann

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  6. Oh I'm loving the pink bird!!!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  7. Beautiful work Tina! I wonder if I could hang a tassel high enough to keep it out of kitty's reach!
    Hugs
    Dawn

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  8. Great job Tina ! That birdhouse is major cute..
    Kammy

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  9. Pink is my favorite color - no other compares, so Pink Saturday is the day when I can sit back, look at sweet pink goodies and visit some of the most lovely blogs in cyberspace.

    Thank you for sharing your pinks with me today. They warmed my little pink ♥. Wishing you a wonderful and blessed weekend filled with the love of friends and family.

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  10. Happy Pink Saturday Tina!!
    Your tassel creations are really stunning!! Love all of them, but I must say that the moose is absolutely charming for the holiday season!! Your work as always is exquisite!!
    Enjoy the rest of the day!!
    Hugs xOxO Nerina :)

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  11. Tina, you never cease to amaze me! You are so talented! I love your tassels - what unique and beautiful creations! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  12. Happy Pink Saturday, Tina! Love all the tassels but I really love the birdhouse one. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. Tina, Happy PS, your tassels are awesome, love them, great post.

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  14. Hi, Tina... these are SO cute! I think these should go like hotcakes. Hope you've been doing well with eBay.

    Sending you big hugs on Pink Saturday and always...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  15. Sweet! Have a ♥ filled Pink Saturday, and come on over to my blog and sign up for my giveaway!
    ♥´¨)
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    (¸.•´ (¸.•´♥ Llyn M ♥

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  16. Happy Pink Saturday Tina. Your pink birdie is a jewel for sure. Hugs, Mollye

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  17. LOVE LOVE LOVE them all TIna.
    I will come shopping soon enough. I have to keep painting.
    Happy PS
    Love Claudie
    xoxo
    P.S. Your daughters camera is taking sharp pics.

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  18. Hi Tina! Beautiful tassels, terrific pics!

    Happy PS!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  19. Your tassles are lovely. I have never seen anything like them, so pretty!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Gwen

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  20. They are all so beautiful, but I like the pink one the best. You have done a wonderful job.

    Willow

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  21. I can see right now that I'm gonna be getting one of your tassels, Tina. I just hung some sheers up in our bdrm separating the dressing area from the main room. I have one golden tassel but definitely need one of yours for the other side. I'll be getting it soon as the eagle poops.

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  22. Tina,

    Happy PiNk to you!! And thanks for dropping by to visit me. ;0)

    Your tassels are so whimsical and big!! (you know when thinking of the tradtional tassel) which of course, there's nothing traditional about yours..they are small pieces of art. :0) I love, love the one with the pink bird.

    Do you ever put them on a "buy it now"?....sometimes my verizon 3G high speed signal doesn't allow me to get into a bidding war and WIN..hehe..so I'm big on buy it now.

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  23. So cute, love-love, that first one.
    Happy crafting weekend, CHEERS!

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  24. Happy Pink Saturday. The tassels are gorgeous! The photos fantastic.
    Have a great week, thanks for sharing!

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  25. Tina, your tassels are so sweet and just beautiful. Your daughter is taking such lovely pictures. I too have a canon, but think I need a zoom lens to go along with it. Happy Pink Saturday my sweet friend, Char

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  26. So cute! I love the pine cone pieces on the top one!! Awesome!

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  27. The bird house is just beautiful !!! What beautiful photos and lovely Pinks. I have enjoyed my visit to your blog. Happy Pink Saturday and please have a wonderful new week.

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  28. Hi Tina! Thanks for coming to visit my blog and for your nice comment.
    I love your tassels, they are so beautiful. I especially love the little chickadee. If I had to pick a favorite it would be hard since they are all so pretty.

    I'll be back often.

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  29. Hi Tina,
    Love your tassels. They are all so beautiful. So hard to pick a favorite. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    ♥Ana

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  30. Wow!!!! I adore that Holiday Tassle, too cute!

    Hugs,
    Jacalyn

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  31. Hi Tina!
    The tassel sare gorgeous... is there anything you cannot do!:)
    Hope you have a fabulous pink Saturday!~
    Mary

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  32. YOur birdhouses and the bird ornaments are beautiful. You decorated them just that - perfect for every occasion I must say.

    Mizpah,
    Li

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  33. Oh Tina, these are just beautiful - makes me want to get out my stash and make one!!

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  34. Tina, I am having heart palpatations, you have taken my breath away....be still my heart. Your blog is wonderful and I am definetly a follower of yours now.

    Thank you so much for dropping by my blog to welcome me to blogland. I really am having fun, in fact I can't stay off the computer. LOL

    Hugs,

    Ginger
    Glitter and Roses

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  35. Your tassels are so whimsical! What a great gift they would make. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  36. Tina I have been terrible about getting over to all my favorite blogs- busy with company and ministry things and being lazy (at least I feel lazy when the Fibro acts up like it has lately!)

    Love your tassels!! The birdhouse has got to be my favorite though! You are so very talented! I would love to try my hand at making a few tassels- if I would just get off my rear and do it!

    blessings
    mary

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  37. Hi Tina....Thanks for stopping by my blog and thanks for becoming a follower! I have been taking at look at yours and it is very nice and I have to say that I especially love all your pink china! I am so envious! Have a great day!~Patti

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  38. Love your tassels, I am going to go check out your Ebay. You are the lady, with the rose plates. I have been looking for them ever since I saw them on your blog. I going to have some one day! Blessings, Martha

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  39. Love your tassels, I am going to go check out your Ebay. You are the lady, with the rose plates. I have been looking for them ever since I saw them on your blog. I going to have some one day! Blessings, Martha

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  40. Oh my gosh, Tina! You are so darn talented. I love your mosaics...and now tassels too? How clever. Love 'em....

    Hope you're having a glorious Sunday.

    Hugs,
    Spencer

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  41. Tina, those are awesome..just beautiful!
    I loved your comment on my blog about the drunk elves, lol..

    Barb

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  42. Tina,
    All your work is so clever and creative! I’ve wanted to join Pink Saturday, and hopefully this week I will get a post together in time. It looks like a fun event.
    Cathy

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  43. I love your tassels ...great job....I love making them too....just let your mind run wild....beautiful work...
    Hugs,
    Mo :-)

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  44. Not only are you the china mosaic queen your are the tassel queen, too! They're all fabulous but the birdhouse is just beyond adorable. Going to window shop in your store now! :) Nancy

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  45. Those are all nice!!! I LOVE the birdhouse!

    I have a Canon too and I love it! It's one of the best purchases I've ever made!!! I'm sure your daughter will get so much enjoyment from it!

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  46. I have been seeing these little tassel everywhere...they are so cute! I love your bird theme. Thanks for visiting r.s.

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(In my best Audrey Hepburn voice)...You're a darling to take the time to leave me a comment! xoxo, Tina