WIP & Tord Boontje Inspiration

So, like so many other people doing the craft blogs in the US, I am in love with the Christmas decorations that they have at Target this year. They are designed by Tord Boontje. I love them so much that I even went to the store and took pictures of the displays, with the manager's blessing, of course. Since I love the dishes, I thought that I might find fun table linens,too. But, they did not do anything more than red favric. So, I tried to forget about it, but my brain would not obey. There was a nagging in the back of my mind, like an overstimulated, sugar-high child in the mall, crying for a table decoration that matched the garland. So, I finally gave in. I used the garland as inspiration and am making this table runner. This section looks good, but I have more to go. I put wonderunder, an iron on adhesive, on the back of white felt. Then I drew on the design. It is about a foot tall. After I drew it on there, I thought, "I must be CRAZY! Look at what amount of work it would take to cut that all out!" However, on Friday a friend came over to make boxes like the ones I have posted below. She had a blast. She does not consider herself crafty, and making the boxes was like watching magic appear, for her. So, I sat with her for about nine hours, explaining what she needed to do and cutting away when she was busy. I must say, I do think I will love it when I am done. I had thought of making one for someone else, but I think one will have to be enough! When I am done, it will be adhered to blue fabric and be embellished a bit. That will follow soon.

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