International School of Colour + Design

WE LOVE :: A Colourful Christmas

Posted by International School of Colour Design on 21 December 2009 | 0 Comments

Tags: we love, inspiration, colour

It's that time of year again and iscd is looking to colour for new inspirations and variations for the festive season's table and tree decorations! as well as great gift ideas that can be whipped up in a minute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems like iscd cannot get enough of little Moroccan tea glasses for mood and atmosphere. they're great for flowers, as candle holders, to hold teaspoons, to serve ice cream in, to serve iced drinks in, and yes, to serve Moroccan mint tea in (great summer drink). They are really festive and beautiful all year around.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iscd enjoys the idea that holidays can be about something else besides the craziness that one often participates in at this time of year. Is it possible to be more creative this year, a little quieter, maybe read a book or connect with only those we want to connect with? spoil yourself in the new year but fueling the creative side of your brain and excercising your outer thinking! iscd's short courses are perfect for just that, Styling With Colour 4 week program takes everything you know about colour and styling, then throws it in the mix to grow and expand your knowledge. alternatively there is the one day free of charge Personal Style Discovery Workshop! perfect for the quick fix.

In the above photo iscd likes the idea of using up some prints that were too nice to throw out but not nice enough to give away. Cut them up and tie them on a ribbon and make a little garland. Adding some little doodles on photographs is always fun and in this case, used some white ink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parchment paper rolls are great, but did you know it is also available in round sheets? Yes, it is sold by the 100's at cooking supply stores in various sizes for the use in the bottom of cake pans (so your carrot cake and chocolate cake doesn't stick to the bottom of your pan). It is also a great wrapping paper for your baking and in this case the round sheets were perfect for these little sugar cookies. They wrapped up so neat and then got finished with beloved decoration tape and a little ribbon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A great idea for the little ones is to make a garland advent calender. It's nice to be able to hang this and have it get smaller as the days of December count down. As each day passes you can snip off a treat bag. in the photo above some little gift bags from a craft store were used. Just pulled out the handles and then hole punched them, and strung them on a long piece of ribbon, tying a knot at each bag. Don't forget to put the tiny treats in first!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iscd can only hope you found some inspiration here, and we wish you a safe, happy and COLOURFUL Christmas break.

See you in 2010!