Christmas Vintage Style

I love a mixture of old and new,

the Victorian baby shoes, 

a mirror that is only a few years old

(although just this week painted white),

and one of my"antique" dolls.

Of all the dolls I made in this style, 

she is my favorite,

and she looks a bit Christmas-y to me.

She is a cloth doll, with head and bust 

covered with clay, painted, 

and crackled to give an aged look.

Not that it shows up in this picture.

 I love the baby shoes.

They are so dear,

so soft, so worn.

Someone must have treasured them

long ago, and

I treasure them now.

Should choose a pretty buttonhook

to hang with these shoes.

I love re-used, re-cycled, and handmade.

Although there are still a few

bought decorations from years back

 still cherished and used,

mostly, I prefer vintage, old, and worn,

and handmade items.

Making things...

that's really the best part,

the most fun.

I have two clay snowmen in progress,

inspired by Joanna Parker.

And my attempt at
faux zinc letters.

Yesterday, I grunged up

some muslin and flour sacking.

to make some

prim santas, sheep, and mice.

And buying handmade, of course.

There are so many creative people

who craft and sew and up-cycle!

I love Etsy shopping.

Some favorites :  

Knick of Time

Billow Bird by Baggaraggs

ElizabethRosenArt

The Cheswick Company E pattern

Which Etsy item would you choose?