Between (and sugar on top)
The week between Christmas and New Years is always a unique one. A week filled with a bit of reflection as we absorb the events of the past year, mixed with a sense of anticipation and renewal, as we await the new year. Kate, of Marmalade Moon recently wrote about these days, the “days in [...]
From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Day two of homemade gifts: Amigurumi Star Wars characters, of course. The perfect combination of the girls’ latest obsession and my crafting preferences. My sister in law forwarded a link to these after she came across them and knew I would go crazy for them—she knows me well, and I did. (From left: Luke, Leia, [...]
*Sigh*
Sigh…I think that sentiment pretty much sums it up. After a whirlwind of celebrations with family, countless delicious meals, and hours passed watching the girls enjoy their new toys, we are rested and fulfilled. The nearly two feet of beautiful snow we got last week was washed away by Christmas rain, leaving the neighborhood looking [...]
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I’m not the only one in our household who has been busy making. The girls have spent the last week making the perfect gifts for each other, and I have just been informed that my stocking is full and ready for Christmas morning. I can’t wait to see what they have made for me. “A” [...]
Let the Crafting Commence!
…that’s right, commence. Four days until Christmas and I am only right now beginning to make many of the gifts I have committed myself to making. I have to be honest and say that the devil on my shoulder is saying, “Forget it. Save yourself the gray hair, go buy whatever you can find, and [...]
What We Got
I showed you what we made for our partner family in the Seasons Round Exchange a few days ago. Now, it’s time for the good stuff—what we got! The theme for this exchange was Winter {light}, so they crafted a package featuring items that reflected the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. And [...]
Mint!
Ignoring the advice of every gardening book ever written, I let the mint in my garden get out of control. And so, even in December—even after frost and snow, we are still enjoying this delicious (and plentiful) leaf straight from the garden. A bunch of mint hanging to dry in our kitchen is a familiar [...]
Happy Bits
Just a few bits on this chilly Friday… My Millipede Ring made it into this stunning treasury And click here to see the ornament I made for Kelly’s Wellness Tree. (yeah, I forgot to get a picture of it before I sent it off) Have a great weekend!
A Special Package
On Monday we sent off a package to our Seasons Round Exchange partners. Here’s a peek at what was in the box that is on it’s way to our new friends in Oregon. A Remembery Token, complete with photos of our partnering family. Crocheted holiday lights (pattern here) A few homemade crayons, recycled from our [...]
The Wellness Tree
Nicole, from GardenMama, has made a new blog project in honor of her friend, Kelly, who is battling a rare form of cancer. The Wellness Tree is “a project for making one handmade ornament with a positive wish for Kelly’s future attached to it.” It is Nicole’s hope (as well as mine and everybody else [...]
