I've been itching to get some real crafting done, but I feel bogged down and un-creative b/c of the state of my intensely cluttered craft room. Reading Hilary's blog yesterday really inspired me to get off my duff and do something about that clutter. So, expect to see some before and after pics next week. Jena, if you're reading this, keep me accountable!
I've got lots of things planned for Christmas. We give each of our kids 3 gifts and a stocking. Most years the stocking stuffers end up being junky little things and this year I'd really like to make them some cool stuffers. Also, Chris and I decided to be a bit old-fashioned and give them each a nice orange (which they all LOVE) and some cool candies. I'd love to find some neat old-timey candies.
I'm keeping a list here of what I'd like to make and how well I'm accomplishing it.
Each of the kids are getting a suitcase from Pottery Barn Kids. (We got them for $15 a piece, gotta love the outlets--and sisters who drive to the outlets and buy them for you!) Now, I need 2 more gifts for each kid.
Alex- No ideas yet
Miriam- No ideas yet
Noah- A hobby horse. I'm using this pattern from Fern and Faerie. My mil had made one like it for Chris, which they gave to our kids, but Alex broke it.
Stockings-
Crayon rolls like this one:
I've got great fabrics picked out for each kid. Robots and gadgets for the boys and blue and brown various designs for Miriam.
I've got so much else floating around in my head, but the kids are asking me to help them make a tent.
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For old-timey candies, I'd suggest a trip up to World Market when it gets closer to Christmas. They always have cool candies and little stocking stuffers.
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