A Day Late!

For Handmade Christmas, but I made it. This week, we made a couple of items for holiday gifts. The first one, we used those small pictures that come in the picture packets from school. You know, the tiny ones you never know what to do with it. Well, here you go. Make a large circle. We traced around the bottom of a soda bottle. Color it like a peppermint. Glue the picture in the middle. Then wrap the candy in cellophane. Tie bows at each end. Add a magnet to the back. Great gift idea to send the grandparents.



For this one, I cut some wood for signs. I love signs and some of my friends do. So, guess what some are getting. Paint the sign a solid color. Sand the edges to give it a worn look. Then write what you'd like. Here, I added a little snowman, thought it was a nice touch. You dont have to add the snowman. Just the lettering would be nice.

I've had this wreath laying around forever. Doesnt it look it? Figured, I'd use the blue Christmas balls I bought at the market. My one friend has nothing on her front door. She has mentioned that she couldnt afford to buy a wreath.

Well hello....The picture doesn't do it justice. Hint! Hint! Santa! I love the way the wreath came out and I'm sure she is just going to love it. Need to go find some more bulbs to make myself one.

Until next time with Handmade Christmas.

Take care!

December is here!

Decorations are up....

Some ornaments are made.....

And today started, Sew, Mama Sew December's giveaways. Lots of links for

some great giveaways. Grab a cup and go check it out.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Spreading the word...

If you have a sweet tooth. Head on over to Deal Finding Chik, she is having a "Holiday Nut Tin Giveaway." Actually, she is having two giveaways! The second is for some Bath & Body Works. Winning either one, wouldnt be bad at all.

Then when you done with those two head on over to Frugal Living and Having Fun. She is having a "Marcal Small Steps Giveaway." I myself would love to win this giveaway. This is the brand I use and do recommend. For the last couple of weeks, they've been having some "free" item coupons in the paper. If you seen them, try it out.

Good luck!

Black Friday?

I had no plans on going out early this year.
Didn't have to stand in the cold, dark night. Waiting with hundreds of other people for a store to open. Wondering, how long before the cops are called this year? This was the first year that I didn't venture out for Black Friday. I know for myself, I didn't miss anything.

I stayed home and started opening my boxes to decorate.

The first box I opened, there he was. Just staring at me with that smile. I couldn't help but smile back. I cant wait to get to the other boxes.

Looking for some lovely fabric? Head on over to retro mummy's blog. She is having a fabric giveaway. Hurry because the giveaway ends Sunday.

Take care!