2nd annual Christmas Victorian Santa Workshop #6 (2-#4's lol

Thanks so much Trisha, I haven't been inside any of those stores for ages, so I had no idea. It would be great if you can find them and let us know. Anyone?

I have one of those needles, I used them to make Cabbage Patch dolls! LK, you did what I'm gonna do with my robe! Yours is beautiful!

Are we thinking on the same page or what??? LOL
Same material, same trim! Can't wait to see your pictures.

Still waiting for more snowman instructions Betty, you started them...

Robyn, thanks for your snowman, How tall is it when made?
LK

Finished he is just about 2 ft. tall.

LK, I'm making the red one first, for my bf in Ala. Then I'm gonna make the purple one for me, If I can find a dowel big enough! My Sweetie mailed me 2 nails ! He stuck them into the corrugated cardboard!

Audrey, how many boyfriends do you have? Did your main squeeze move to Ala, (the one at the hardware store)? Straighten me out here or give me your secret.

Joann's has the long needles in their upholstery supplies section. I originally bought them for sewing buttons on throw pillows.

LOL, That meant best friend! My Sweetie is my boyfriend!

Now Deb, you need to behave yourself!!

ROFLOL

morning all,

flers, thanks yes its glued on originally i had black rabbit fur and the look i got from dh
so i went and got two small white boa's from hankock fabric lol
guess some men dont like to think outside of the line lol
oh im bad this morning!

robyn, oh how exciting something else to make thanks for posting that!

hey betty, waving and ducking going to go have a smoke lol

Liz you truly are a BRAT! Did learn that on our time spend together...but cute..just have to get you to throw those cigs. away!

Betty, are you going to finish your instructions on your larger snowman???
I will be gone for a Dr.s appointment today, but I will read when I get back Friday afternoon.
LK

Good luck, LK!!

Prayers are with you as well Linda Kay..do you mean the one that lights up? Will try...

You need some muslin....tomato cage, set of Christmas lights ...

Here's his face...

Too cute..

He's something you can do very quickly and yet when lit looks just so adorable..

Large tomato cage strung with lights

only the head is stuffed with batting...

No, not the light up one, Betty you started posting the instructions for the 3 foot stand up snowman.
LK

Sorry...see the one you posted has a fleece type face..mine was wooden but that shouldn't create much of a problem for you...

With using heavy gauge wire, maybe slightly thicker than the santa wire, you can either stapple several times to the back of the wood body frame, or you know those stapples you have to hold electrical wire on 2 by 4's,you can just hammer it to hold the wire which now will be his arms...

You could purchase either felt or even a small pair of mitts and attach similar to the way you attached the balls on the santa, secure with wire and glue...

After you dress your snowman, again, must put his sweater on before you start to attach a head...

What will you be using for the head..

purchase the material of choice that best suits your needs, cut 2 circle pieces..could be as large as 8" or 10" and sew leaving the bottom end open... now what I would do is create his face before sewing the 2 pieces together..that way you wouldn't have to struggle...


You then could attach the head to the body frame at the neck after you've stuffed it, gathered it and secured it so stuffing doesn't come out..

For more stability I'd cut a round 1" thick wooden circle, just a little less than the head size, drilling a hole at the bottom of the wooden circle then drilling a hole mid area of where the neck is on the main body form, once you put the dowel into the wooden circle I'd stuff with stuffingfront and back then insert dowel , gather and insert the dowel into the body to secure the head in place...I do this with regular wood glue and a bit of hot glue...


Now if it's just a wooden head, I basecoat with several coats of acrylic, paint in eyes, mouth and note..even the nose if I have some 1/8th" wood I cut the nose, similar to the snowman I posted a few posts up...drill a hole at the bottom of the head and again put a dowel about 1 1/2" deep into head and drill hole in head placement location of the body form..glue


I don't worry about it being messy because I purchase a scarf at the dollar store to put around his neck..

On the wooden head I also pick up a nice knitted toque at the Dollar Store and glue it to his head..that way if he's outside I don't worry about a fabric head which might not take the weather elements..

Now his arms because of the wire structure can be moved, bent to create your design, i.e. holding a tree, a teddy...sky is the limit..ours had skiis..then lots of sparklies.. I'm known for my sparklies..lol

I'm so sure Linda Kay that I've not made sense..I'm just rambling so ask me as you go..

Good Morning!
Wow...how exciting to see all the snowmen being created too. Will look forward to seeing the creations!

Linda Kay, Oh my your Victorian Santa is marvelous. I just love the purple material,
LOL...you know, i have some purple material, not as rich as yours but hmmmm.

I love the little noel sign too! Got to go see all the pretties in the santa parade thread.

...Think i will be finishing my Practice one tonight. LOL Debra, took him through the SI thread yesterday and boy did he put on a few pounds with all the cooking going on over there. As you know, I don't cook much thats why he's so skinny. Thanks for the idea on the tissue, good idea! I actually used bubble wrap and that worked out better then i thought. as soon final details are done.
...Then on to the next!!

...Oh Betty, thanks for posting the light up Santa too, Remember I did buy a tomato stand so maybe I'll give him a whirl...

Judy, that was a tomato cage 'snowman' lol...but you go for it sweetie...

Sounds like a lot more fun! Maybe I can gtet mom interested in a Snowman!!!

Take care Linda Kay!

LOL, Betty!!
I meant, snowman!

See what you've done to me, getting all the crafts mixed up now.

Are you working at home today Judy?
Now I'm losing it..think I asked same on the Best thread

I wish Betty.
Nah, Im in the office. just got lunch.
Spent all morning catching up in the threads,
geesh miss a couple of hours and holy smackers lots to catch up on.

Brought a few things in to keep me busy this afternoon.
lol, final touches for Santa! Got a brainstorm last night!!
Will see if you notice when I post him!

...shhh, no telling OK? Deborah.

BETTY HEY BETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GUESS WHAT....DH is going to the post office this afternoon to pick up the package...the gal didn't pull in like usual but left a card so he is going to get it around 3:30 for me!!!!!!!

told ya it would get here in it's own time *S*

Am I doing the happy dance or what! let's hope all is as it should be..please post and let me know..

OK that means I can do the group blast ...
Was just about to call..know it was in second mailing but Suzanne said they guaranteed 5 day delivery..even not counting weekends/holiday it's a tad over that..

Regardless it's there..

I'll holler when I get home and see it all to let ya know if everything is ok or not...but I am sure it is okay

Will have to go back and re-read most of the posts to see who has not yet received theirs..who ordered other things...something to do late tonight or early tomorrow...

You've just made my day...

Well how's this for making it even better...
This is the first one and it is a gift for Ms. V the lady that was my monitor until I got the new position
it is her birthday gift.....a lil late but I bought mini cupcakes for her for on the bus as the kids got off

It is a purple as that is her favorite color

Great Job Phyllis!! I think the purple is really pretty!!

Phylis,
Your Santa, absolutley adorable!!

...I must say, how I LOVE the mystical color in Purple.

Brings a great big smile at your playfulness.

Oh and I have got to say, the little bag, splendid...with the tiny wrapped packages.

Just love Your Victorian Santa.

I, think the best part is you were so ready to make him,


....Finished my pactice
Here's mine...going to tell you, I like him too.

Everyones Santas are turning out so cute! Phyllis I love your purple and Judy, cute cute shoes! I gotta get on the ball.

Judy how Cute!!!! Where did you come up with the boots, they are great!!

I'm just sitting here this morning in awe..I look at the photo of the kits I forwarded to all of you, all the same sent to each who joined in our workshop which I was thrilled to see how many wanted to spend time crafting together and look what I find....treasure upon treasure, smiles I'm sure you all are expressing, loving your santa's and knowing some of them will bring great joy to a friend or family member..but then, some will surely keep it for themselve right?

You've made me happy today!

santa's are comming out wonderful!

judy nice finishing touches! you beat me lol im still working on hat ect

I afree with ya Betty the difference are wonderful to see how each one is done

Love yours too Judy and boots are a very cute touch too

now to work on the one for my mom have to decide what color she will get LOL
Thank you again Betty for doing this you are one very special lady

am thinking of doing the snowman's posted on the last thread too have to rebuild some decorations since some stuff didn't' move with us.

I'm starting to get butterflies in my stomach anxioty on cutting out the fabric. My table is cleared, my newspaper is all taped together. AND I"M MAKING 3 SANTAS!

He he he you can do it. Cant wait to see pics. Not sure when mom and I will do ours gotta get a dowel rod, moms was missing.

Walmart has them.