My little lady in her furry coat wishes you a very Merry Christmas!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I enjoyed the long holiday weekend and spent lots of time with my family (which is why it was so quiet around here).
I was in need of a Christmas table runner this year, and I had some scraps left over of fabric I loved from a bunting I made last year. I found a tutorial for a table runner that used scraps and a new method that I hadn’t tried called “foundation piecing.” This method basically consists of sewing scraps to a foundation piece, leaving the finished product laying flat and looking really professional. I was proud of myself for learning something new and I really enjoyed the process and how it turned out.
What a crazy weekend! We attended Christmas parties on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, not to mention we had doctor appointments for myself and my daughter, grocery shopping, errand running, gift wrapping, laundry, housecleaning, bible study… phew. It didn’t feel like much of a weekend with all that stuff going on. Surprisingly, this week before Christmas looks like it’s going to be a little bit slower and I’m really looking forward to it!
As you get ready to finish up your last week at work before the holiday break and you attend Christmas parties with friends, I’ve put together some ideas for last-minute DIY gift ideas for coworkers and friends. If you’re on a budget and love to give handmade gifts, then you might just find something here to make and give. Most of them can be done quickly too, so you’ll have plenty of time in these last few days before Christmas.
I meant to post this yesterday, but a last minute trip to the doctor put me behind all day long (it’s always something, isn’t it?).
Anywhoo, there are so many great printables and tutorials available right now that will help you make the gifts under your tree look gorgeous (and save you money in the meantime). I’ve been using them quite a bit myself this Christmas season. Here are some of my faves:
This past weekend I worked like a mad woman on some of the home décor projects I wanted to create for the holidays (refresh your memory with this post). Here is some of what I accomplished:
Are you still needing to order your Christmas cards? I haven’t even taken our family photos yet… yikes. Anyway, there are some great deals on photo cards right now if you are getting ready to order, and a few other deals on photo gifts that would be great for anyone on your list:
Moving right along in our DIY gift series for Christmas, this week I’m covering DIY gifts for kids. We’ve already covered handmade gifts for men, women, and mom, so be sure and check them out if you still have some open spots on your gift list. Next Monday I will finish up the series with…
The Christmas season is a great time to gather the kids together and do some crafting; especially if you live in a cold climate where snow keeps you indoors and on the verge of insanity. Not only can you have fun with your kids and keep them occupied for a bit, but you can get some help in putting together holiday gifts and home décor – no harm in putting them to work every now and then!
Here are some of my favorite kid’s Christmas crafts from the queen herself, Martha Stewart.
When I first started this DIY gift series, I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to find many gifts for men. I, for one, have such a hard time buying gifts for men unless I know exactly what they want. I never grew up with brothers, so I feel like I have no idea…
This Christmas is truly a DIY holiday for my family. The budget is tight and my project list is growing. Not only am I making several of my gifts this year (which I enjoy, and love to give anyway), but I have also found tons of Christmas decorations that I am looking forward to making… whether or not I actually find time to make them remains to be seen.
