Christmas Cards

In amongst the chaos of selling our house, I have found some time to start working on my Christmas Card line for this year.

I will be uploading some of the cards below into my store next week. They are so delightful - all the images have been hand cut from vintage Christmas books then adhered to recycled card.

I will also be putting some stamped cards and tags into the store over the coming weeks, along with preparing stock for the December BrisStyle Twilight Market.

Have you started your Christmas preparations yet?

Hope you all have a great weekend.
Michelle

Wishing You All A Happy Christmas ...

A close up of my Christmas tree decorations

To all my lovely followers, those who drop by for a catch up, and everyone who has supported Paper Tree Design since my first post in March this year I would like to say a big thank you from the bottom of my heart.
All of your kind words, suggestions, and support means so much to me. It has been an amazing journey - I am doing something I never thought possible. I have met some amazing people through blogging, and am looking forward sharing in many more experiences with you all next year.

my tortured willow

I wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas filled with family, friends, fun, laughter ..... and of coarse bubbles (lots of bubbles)!

my 'noel' in the kitchen - the yummy looking rocky road

was an early Christmas gift from a friend (yum).

I hope that the new year brings everything you have been dreaming of!

decorations on a wall in my lounge

I will be taking a break over Christmas and New Year, but am really excited about where Paper Tree Studio is heading in 2011. Although I won't be posting for a few weeks, I will be checking in with you when I can.

an angel to watch over those who enter

Take Care Everyone.
Michelle

Paper Tree Studio

Hi Everyone, you may have noticed a little name change around here - I'm now Paper Tree Studio. Only a subtle change I know, but one that is important for me going forward.

I have tried to redirect my blog to the new name, but for some reason when I did this through Settings, Publishing none of my followers could 'click into' the new name - when you clicked onto my last post it simply said 'blogger unknown' :( so I am now back to the old paper tree design address - if anyone can help with this I would really appreciate it! Could it be because I needed to do a new post? Not sure, anyway I will sort it out (perhaps a google search is in order).

I know I usually post a Wicked Designer today but with all the pre-Christmas arrangements going on around here (and blog changes) I will not be posting on a designer today.

Hope all your Christmas preparations are on track and you are not too stressed.
Michelle

Twinkling Market Lights

mothers get inspired

Thought I would share an image of the Christmas Tree in King George Square with you. As always it looks absolutely gorgeous, and was a fantastic backdrop to the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets on Friday night.

We had a wonderful evening with no rain!

Everyone's stand looked magical with lots of twinkling fairy lights. Unfortunately I forgot to charge the batteries on my camera so I don't have any of my own images to share :(

As always, we met lots of lovely handmade supporters.

We were lucky enough to be next to KW Ceramics and Renee Treml - we had an amazing spot right at the entrance to the square. Both of these girls are so lovely. I treated myself to an early Christmas present, a necklace from Kim - I just adore her hand pressed porcelain jewellery. It is very similar to the one below:

Thanks to everyone who purchased, or simply dropped by to say hello.

Michelle

p.s. there will be some small changes happening around here over the next week - I'll let you know very soon

Christmas Giveaway

salisbury festival

Yay! Time to spread a wee bit of Christmas cheer with a giveaway!!

The winner of this giveaway will receive a mystery bag of Christmas goodies just in time for the big day!

There will be some, or all, of these ....

And maybe some extra little gifts too ...

So to enter my 'Christmas Mystery Bag Giveaway' all you have to do is become a follower and leave a comment - simple!

I will draw the winner next Friday the 16th December, 2010 so start spreading the news and good Christmas cheer! Michelle

p.s. sorry, the giveaway is only open to Australian residents as there is not enough time for an o.s. follower to receive before Christmas :)

Giveaway

Some of you may already know the lovely Kerryanne from Shabby Art Boutique. She is currently holding Simply Christmas - "putting homemade and home baked back into the holidays". As part of this fantastic initiative she is currently hosting a giveaway of some of my Christmas goodies!

All you have to do to enter is check out her post here, and become a follower - simple! While your at it, I would love it if you became a follower here at Paper Tree Design, as I will be holding my own giveaway in a couple of weeks and would love you to join in.

If you haven't had the chance to pop over and see all the lovely Christmas ideas that Kerryanne and her guest bloggers have to offer for the festive season, can I suggest you do. Her blog is filled with everything from how to decorate your tree to home baking for the holidays. There is something for everyone! Michelle

p.s. I will be dropping by her blog on Friday for a guest interview.

p.s.s. oh and just a reminder to save the date, I will be there on Saturday ....