Christmas Baskets

I don't usually like to make things out of season, because I like to be inspired by the sights, sounds and especially the colors of the current season when making baskets. However, I have been having fun making all kinds of Christmas baskets and other crafts, even though Thanksgiving hasn't arrived yet. Every year I try to work a season ahead to have my baskets and crafts available for sale at the Harbor History Museum Gift Shop and this year I finally did it. Click here to see a schedule of fun events that the museum has scheduled for the holiday season. The turkey and fall leaf baskets will have to wait until next summer!

I continue to be inspired by the pottery and ceramic bases that Pamela Zimmerman and the 2 Carolina Sisters make. You can click on their names and you will be directed to their Etsy shops.

 

"Peace"

Made with natural green Long Leaf pine needles, red artificial sinew, red and white magnesite peace sign beads and a ceramic "Peace" base made by the 2 Carolina Sisters.

"Feliz Navidad"

Made with natural brown Long Leaf pine needles, dark green artificial sinew, silver holly charms, red magnesite round beads and a colorful holly pottery base made by Pamela Zimmerman.

"Sweet Joy"

Made with natural green Long Leaf pine needles red artificial sinew, Peruvian ceramic candy cane beads and a ceramic "Joy" base made by the 2 Carolina Sisters.

Enjoy!