Comments on Cuisine Kathleen: CRAFTS from the Past~Nuts for Christmas

I recognized every single one of the crafts with t...

2012-01-03T06:20:16.537-08:00

I recognized every single one of the crafts with the exception of the Christmas tree napkins and the walnut cookies. Guess that gives my age away. There are two ceramic trees floating about in the family that are not being displayed. I most fervently want one of them.

Now don't you think that this Blah uary could be the year to make those napkins? They are sweet.

Kathleen, that tablecloth just makes me smile. It ...

2011-12-26T13:57:36.863-08:00

Kathleen, that tablecloth just makes me smile. It is beautiuful. I still have a Santa face plate that I made in ceramics shop. When I get it out of the holiday closet, my husband always laughs at my effort! One year, I gave everyone on my Christmas list macrame plant holders! Yuk! I'm sure nobody held onto those very long! laurie

Your table looks wonderful. I love the reds. I abs...

2011-12-20T16:14:07.240-08:00

Your table looks wonderful. I love the reds. I absolutely love your blog header. It would be so good to have a white christmas.

Kelly @ Craft Until Your Art's Content

That is such a cute tablecoth and you know anythin...

2011-12-18T19:16:57.712-08:00

That is such a cute tablecoth and you know anything red appeals to me. It is so funny to see your craft collection from the past. The thing I remember most is my mom's lit ceramic tree. I wish I could have kept it. I also made a counted cross stitch Christmas scene in a hoop from my MIL, and she displays it every Christmas. We must have got all these same ideas from the magazines (not Pinterest then!). Joni

Hmmm...wrote a long comment and it totally disappe...

2011-12-15T05:41:54.045-08:00

Hmmm...wrote a long comment and it totally disappeared. Here's a condensed version. I'm as bad a saver as you are and one of these days I won't have a choice about cleaning out the garage. I love your red and white table, Kathleen, and those fun little nut cookies too.

I lovel shortbread and these look so very deliciou...

2011-12-15T03:43:20.411-08:00

I lovel shortbread and these look so very delicious!!! Wishing you well! Cathy

I think I remember doing most of those crafts! Mo...

2011-12-14T21:07:53.143-08:00

I think I remember doing most of those crafts! Most of mine have wound up in yard sales or the charity bins, I guess -- I really don't know what happened to all of it.

The red and white table is so festive -- probably my favorite look for Christmas.

What a blast from the past! Thanks for reminding ...

2011-12-14T20:11:01.811-08:00

What a blast from the past! Thanks for reminding us of all of the fun crafts we have done and given away. Your table is so pretty with the red and white. I really love the lidded soup tureens. they are magnificent.

Oh, and I forgot to say how much I LOVE those Chri...

2011-12-14T18:16:59.152-08:00

Oh, and I forgot to say how much I LOVE those Christmas tree napkins. I've never seen them. I think you should aim to make them this winter. And maybe give some to someone who has a Spring birthday. Hint, hint.

- The Tablescaper

I so understand how you can't part with the ol...

2011-12-14T18:15:26.552-08:00

I so understand how you can't part with the old treasures. Thank goodness for the bins! I'm still not done decorating! Love the hearts in the gingerbread men.

- The Tablescaper

One of my favorites of yours is your red and white...

2011-12-14T15:49:03.477-08:00

One of my favorites of yours is your red and white theme tablesettings.
Nut molds are adorable.

hugs
Carole

You're so crafty! What fun there is at Casa Ka...

2011-12-14T15:15:23.282-08:00

You're so crafty! What fun there is at Casa Kathleen! Merry!!!

Boy, this was a blast from the past! I did severa...

2011-12-14T06:29:43.749-08:00

Boy, this was a blast from the past! I did several of those crafts but none of mine turned out so nice. I really like that little Christmas tree napkin & will have to google how to do it.

I remember that beautiful tablescape & I still love it as much as I did the first time!!
I am still having issues with my arm & hand, so not much blogging lately. :( but I had to come say "hi" & see what you were up to.

Hugs,
Rett

I have the very same stuffed Chistmas tree, Kathle...

2011-12-13T21:21:56.209-08:00

I have the very same stuffed Chistmas tree, Kathleen! My sister-in-law made it for me may years ago. I still take it out every season.

I love your gingerbreadmen and walnut cookie shortbreads!

What a fun post! I remember my mom making a lot of...

2011-12-13T20:31:10.168-08:00

What a fun post! I remember my mom making a lot of your crafts and I think she still has some of them packed away! My oldest came home with a pine cone tree today, so I guess I have to start a new collection! Your tablecloth is beautiful.
Meredith

What a fun post! Yes, I remember doing ceramics! I...

2011-12-13T18:18:47.168-08:00

What a fun post! Yes, I remember doing ceramics! I made a Raggedy Ann and Andy and still have them!

Love that tree napkin, teach us how to make that after Christmas! So cute! I also like the tree napkin rings.

Funny how most of us bloggers were into crafts, probably still are!

Katherine

Oh my goodness girl, talk about a blast from the p...

2011-12-13T17:46:48.558-08:00

Oh my goodness girl, talk about a blast from the past. I just had a good fun chuckle to myself with the cute memories. Hey I LOVE, LOVE LOVE your nut cookies. When they are this cute I'd be easily entertained too. They are absolutely adorable. And the cute gingerbread people minus the gingerbread (smile). Your short bread recipe must be dynamite. I'll look around your blog to see if its in an earlier post. Your tablecloth is charming as is your tablescape. You know how to do it up right Kathleen. Such a joy coming here to your blog.

Warmly,

Nann

I so enjoyed this post. My mom had one of those st...

2011-12-13T16:35:03.192-08:00

I so enjoyed this post. My mom had one of those stuffed Christmas trees...it always sat on our piano. Thanks for digging out and sharing!

I didn't catch on to the ceramics craze until ...

2011-12-13T14:49:40.378-08:00

I didn't catch on to the ceramics craze until the early 80s. I remember going to a class...hated it! I did it at home by myself and enjoyed it, though. I just had to take my creation somewhere to get it toasted in the oven! ;-)

What fun it must be going through your holiday bin...

2011-12-13T10:47:25.047-08:00

What fun it must be going through your holiday bins, Kathleen! I think my sister still has some of the ceramics that I made during that craze. Another one of the crafts I did was making Christmas ornaments from styrofoam balls cut in half. I'd put a family photo on the cut side and then I'd pin all kinds of beads and sequins around the outside. Not sure if any of those have survived.

I hope you find that tablecloth - it's beautiful!

Those cookies at the bottom look a little like pis...

2011-12-13T10:26:52.514-08:00

Those cookies at the bottom look a little like pistachio nuts, and I'm sure they will taste very good. Richard

All these years..we've been making the same cr...

2011-12-13T05:51:22.901-08:00

All these years..we've been making the same crafts:)

I went to ceramics classes when I was young, mom g...

2011-12-13T04:56:41.555-08:00

I went to ceramics classes when I was young, mom got a lot of ash trays that were supposed to be bowls :) Such pretty things. I love those napkins.

K those napkins are absolutely adorable-I've n...

2011-12-13T02:12:25.781-08:00

K those napkins are absolutely adorable-I've never seen them before and think that's such a great idea! Also lovin' that cute gingham tablecloth! Shortbread seems to be the cookie of my dreams this year too, I've even looked into some of the molds. Happy Holidays-have fun:@)

What a fun trip down memory lane, Kathleen! Yes, ...

2011-12-12T20:50:17.281-08:00

What a fun trip down memory lane, Kathleen! Yes, I do remember those things... I have finally gotten rid of some of them. That tablecloth, though, is so pretty! And your table is great, and your gingerbread boys with a heart are too cute! I'm dying to make the nuts--even if they are trouble according to Marigene, because I love shortbread--and with chocolate? Heavenly! It looks to me like you are ready!! Enjoy and thanks for visiting me and commenting on my vignettes post! ~Zuni