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Monthly Archives: December 2009
holiday window decor
Last week the kids and I made snowflakes out of doilies, as seen on design sponge. We just pinned them to the backside of our curtains. Then I made a very quick scrap fabric garland. We have secretly been making … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Hoopla
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food and drink
Prepping for a tamale dinner with our friends. Vegetarian & vegan tamales. Some with cheese, some with mushrooms and some with zucchini. Drinks: Cranberry Ginger Shrub cocktails, adapted from Vegan Knitting Combine 1 cups cranberries, 1/2 cup coursely shopped and … Continue reading
cute, quiet little owl looking for nice home and book giveaway
I almost forgot about my annual Holiday Ornament Giveaway! I have one little owl on reserve for this special occasion. I stumbled upon him while looking for something. The poor little guy had piles of stuff on him. And while … Continue reading
keeping warm
It’s cooold. Well, for me any way. So, I’m just trying to keep warm. We decided to start up the fireplace for the first time ever. It’s nice to have a toasty glow fill the room. And, the kids aren’t … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Hoopla, shop talk
Tagged christmas tree, fireplace, little birds, tea wallets
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recycled paper roll ornaments
I’ve been saving up my paper rolls in hopes of making something with them. I decided to make these little ornaments after folding, bending, cutting and just messing around with the rolls. My little guy helped me out. Here’s what … Continue reading
bits of the weekend
As per our advent calender, we found our tree, decorated it and have had some very yummy hot chocolate. We even played holiday music, which made everything really fun and festive. I pulled out the carefully wrapped gumdrop wreath from … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Hoopla
Tagged christmas, gumdrop wreath, holiday decorations, lego santa
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A little bird told me…
Do you have a little bird? I have a few. Not the real feathery, chirpy kind. I’m talking about the supportive, encouraging kind. The kind of birdy that says, “Do whatever you need to get where you want to be!” … Continue reading
Posted in Art
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Holiday Reading
We went to the library today in search of some really good holiday, before bedtime reading. Get you in the spirit stuff. We were lucky. I usually can’t find any good holiday books this time of the year. Here is … Continue reading
only 3 days late
I finally got around to making an advent calender. I have been wanting to make one for years, but would find myself buying one of those chocolate ones at the last minute. Not this year. I still really would like … Continue reading
Giveaway – holiday napkins & gift tags
This was supposed to be for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway, but I’m not on the list (am I? I couldn’t find myself) because I was running late as usual. I knew at 11pm last night I wasn’t going to … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Hoopla, i make stuff, Sewing, Stamps
Tagged hand stamped fabric, holiday gift ags, holiday napkins
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