No, I have not taken leave of my senses, but last year I saw lots of these on American blogs as decorations. They are called Tussie Mussies and this one is for Annie. It was great fun to make, but takes a lot of filling too. The actual cone itself started out with beautiful papers from Craftwork Cards, and I lined it twice, got the shape by punching holes in 2 sides and threaded them with silk ribbon to make it cone shaped. I then stitched some layers of lace and a tag to hang it with, before adding some oasis and filling it up . Most of the embellishments were bought from the Ribbon Girl who many of you will know, I love all their products that keep us crafters happy. The gold Organza ribbon that I have tied in a double bow really is to die for. The tiny apples and berries along with the cinnamon sticks and the gold poinsettia are also from the RG collection. The rest was bits left over from last year. I added some chocolates on cocktail sticks to the finished decoration .
News just in today. Andrew got the date for his operation ( third time lucky ) 7th January and the op on the 8th. As most of you know our eldest Grandson gets married on the 31st January, so hopefully he will still be able to go and enjoy the occasion. Love & Hugs Rita xxxx
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This is quite beautiful and so very creative! I love that you added candy to it as well.
A quick visit as long as my internet connection alows me. Jummy Rita, this is one tasty and beautiful creation you have here. Looks great. hugs, Veerle xx
Sorry about the bad weather, it seems to be on the way here, too! Glad Andrew has his appt, keeping my fingers crossed for you that it works this time! The Tussie Mussie is wonderful, really gorgeous! Take care of yourself! Hugs, Valerie
Good afternoon Rita,
Love your Tussie Mussie, it is so beautiful. Brilliant idea using the Chocolates in it.
Our American relatives make these which I have always admired.
I know what you mean about "filling" . They do take a lot of filling but well worth it.
Fingers crossed that the operation goes ahead this time.
Hugs for you both
Patricia xxx
I love your gorgeous Christmas Decorations!
It's a pity that the weather is bad over there, but inside it's warm and cosy I hope!
Lia xx
Jut love your Tussie Mussie Rita...not seen these before but what a super idea...
ANne
First of all, that is such wonderful news about Andrew's op, I will keep everything crossed !!
Your Tussie Mussie for Annie is fabulous and I love that you added those chocolates too - such a great idea. Big hugs, Anne xx
Fabulous Tussie Mussie Rita - not heard of these before but yours looks wonderful.
Great news about Andrew's op. Stay warm - it is horrendous here and worse to come. xxx
This is so awesome Rita, really beautiful. Fingers crossed for Andrews op.
Hugs
Cathy
Xxxx
Oh Rita, this is so pretty and so cleverly made, love it and I bet Annie will adore it too! Love the idea of adding chocolates!
Great news re Andrew too, though I have to say, that took ages to get a new appointment. Keeping everything crossed for you!!
Hello Rita, what a stunning make, it's quite beautiful, I be it smells gorgeous with the cinamon sticks.
Good news about Andrew's op date, I hope they don't let him down again, take care, hugs Kate x
Rita this is gorgeous, Annie will love it...I have to make one for a DT project next year which will be my first and you've given me a good idea to make a square cone rather than the round ones I've seen in all the tutorials.
Hopefully Andrew's op will go ahead in the New Year and he'll make the wedding okay. Carol x
WOW Rita this is beautiful and so awesome what a fantastic make, love it.
hugs
lorraine x
So beautiful Rita, I love all the detail and the gorgeous robin
Kevin xx
WOW this is stunning.
Hugs
Linda xxx
Love this Rita xx Jan
Oooh really love this Rita.xxx
Rita your Tussie Mussie is really beautiful I have made lots of these at a patchwork class and where you have added sweets we used small pieces of Christmas fabric and scraps of wadding to stuff them and shaped them into little ball shapes. I still have mine and bring them out every Christmas refreshing them with some Christmas spicy popuree oil. the stuff that can be used to refresh floral things, you can buy often in florists
Delighted to hear about your husband's appointment fingers crossed all goes just as you want them to.
Hugs
Margaret corgi owner
It is lovely. x
just gorgeous, myself I enjoy very much making them too! hugs bibiana
This is gorgeous Rita and your Robin looks so sweet nestled in the middle. Hope you didn't have any damage with the storm.
Take care, Julie x
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Love your tussie mussie Rita, it's so sweet and perfect for the festive season.
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hugs Brenda xxxz
Greetings Rita, I had never heard of a Tussie Mussies but what a fun idea. I will look for a tutorial since your design is so delightful I must try one myself.
Hugs diane
That's an absolutely gorgeous festive Tussie Mussie, Rita. I can see that it must have taken hours, but it's so worth it - a wonderful finished effect, and I bet Annie will love it.
Do hope you're staying safe and warm in all this awful weather - and what a relief to have the op date set. Fingers crossed all will be well by wedding time.
Hugs,
Alison xx
Your Tussie Mussie looks fantastic, Rita!!! Love the idea of adding chocolates!
Gaby xo
Rita
Your Tussie Mussie is a complete triumph!
So gorgeous with the colours and the beautiful embellishments.
It must be two years ago when I made my last Tussie Mussie and I have to say you have made me want to go and make one pronto!
I hope this finds you well and managing to stay as cosy as possible. It sure does feel cold this evening. We had a flurry of snow on Friday and also Thursday but it didn't lie around for too long.
Wishes
Lynne
What a lovely job you did here on your Tussie Musie Rita.
Merry Christmas.....Leanne
Hi Rita I have never heard of a Tussie Mussie before but this is a really beautiful decoration. I am so pleased you finally have a date for Andrews op fingers crossed all goes well. Mo x
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