Painted leaves with Christmas Wording....

DIY Christmas Crafts
Funk up Christmas with some painted word leaves.
An easy project that is quick to do.
DIY Christmas Crafts
I used rubber plant leaves.  But any big leaf will do.
DIY Christmas Crafts
These are freshly picked, 
DIY Christmas Crafts
and then spray painted front and back.
Of course you can paint them any colour you want.
I chose gold to match my Christmas decor.
Once sprayed, leave for a few hours to dry.
DIY Christmas Crafts
Then used a vivid maker pen to write your word on the leaf.
I used a simple block lettering, but you could use a fancy calligraphy style if you wish.
Then place in your decor.
DIY Christmas Crafts
Mine are on some white tulle at the base of the Christmas tree.
You could also use them:  
 On a platter around a candle.
 As name labels for a dinner table setting.
Punch a hole using a hole punch, thread with a ribbon, and hang on the tree.
A little funky leaf fun - perfect for Christmas decorating with four ways to use them.
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The Christmas Table Display...

Christmas Table Styling Ideas
This years Christmas tabletop display is red, white with a tablecloth of Christmas patterned blue.
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
In the centre of the table is a white, gorgeously scented candle in a glass container. 
Red painted wooden baubles surround this on the platter...
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
I love Christmas quirkiness,
 so these matches with a deer design on the box are a perfect addition for candle lighting.
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
I found them at a local gift store.
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
Behind the platter sits the shabby pot with the stitched Christmas decorations. 
(To find out how to make these, visit: stitched card christmas ornaments)
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
I added a few....
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
OK - I added 'A LOT' of red and white candy canes.
Candy canes are perfect for pre-Christmas day snacking.
My grandson taught me this!
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
A wrap of tulle in white pretties up the shabby white pot.
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
A blackboard reindeer cut-out finishes the display!
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
 What fun to change the message week by week...
Last week it said 'Santa's Coming!'
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
 I love that little gingham bow on the reindeer's neck!
Christmas Table Styling Ideas
I hope you are inspired to bring together a little bit of Christmas on your dining table, too.
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The Dahlia Birthday Cake...

We are deviating a little from Christmas as it really was a case of
 "How could I not share with you the most gorgeous cake"?
Made as a surprise for my recent 'Big Event' birthday
by Cake Works
I am in total awe at the work involved in creating this AMAZING dahlia flower 
- made from icing!
Stunning and gorgeous, in one of my favourite colours.
What a wonderful surprise organised by my beautiful daughter!