Ok, I'm getting a little better at making time to create every day! I started cutting out the pattern for a fabric "paper" doll set for my daughter for Christmas. Once I cut the patterns out, I put it aside and decided that I need to start working on my Advent Calendar for Christmas. I need to have it done my December 1st, so that is what I really need to focus on. I am using this blog post as my inspiration http://www.acaseofthemundays.com/2010/12/felt-friday-felt-advent-calendars.html! I have my background and my tree on and I have started on the felt numbered boxes. I need to find 24 buttons, otherwise, I think I have everything I need to complete this project. I have a list of ornaments that I will be making to hang on the tree of the advent calendar. I have to sew on the boxes to put the ornaments in until it's time to hang them on the tree!
The background and the tree for the Advent Calendar
I still need to make a car cozy for one of my sons and I think I am going to make an art case for my older son! I want each child to have something handmade for Christmas. Last year they all got aprons. This year, they are going to each get something just for them! I also want to work with the kids to make gifts for special people in their lives, aunt's first cousins, godparents, and grandparents. It's time to start/maintain a handcrafted holiday and start making other traditions for our family!
Amy
I love the idea of personalised hand made gifts...it makes the recipient feel so thought-of. You will have a household of happy people on the day!
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having something handmade at christmas is such a wonderful idea... how you find the time with little ones amazes me!!!
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