Dreaming of Windows

I just got an offer from a great company.

 

 

 

Thank You!

A Little Foal All Tucked In

Whipped up an ornament/tag/gift card holder for Taylor.

 

 

I had every intention of making a mouse king after I saw this cute mouse.

 

But I want everything that lady makes.  I have to remind myself who I'm making all of this stuff for and it's rarely me!  Taylor loves horses and wearing her new red starry hat to bed. And so there it is, a Christmas foal, in bed, in a red hat.

 

 



Christmas Blanket

Taylor's blanket is almost too small.

 

 

But I love it so much.

 

 

Not sure I'm ready to embark on another one!



Bows, Bows, Bows

Taylor wanted "present bows" to put on her gifts.  I dug out the prettiest I had.

 

 

 

 

She put them on the presents.

 

 

 

 

And she put them back under our sweet tree.

 

 

 

Our upstairs tree are all candy colors. The ornaments are from Sam's a long time ago with some homemade ones thrown in.   And love this free printable at the website below.

http://www.eyecandycreativestudio.com/2011/12/free-christmas-subway-art-print-for.html

All Aboard

I waited til the last minute to create a "family ornament" for Chris' school tree.

 

I already knew that I wanted it to reflect his love for trains, chocolate, shapes and Daddy.

 

Luckily, I work well under pressure.  Except for a few oopsies, his ornament came out well in record time.

 

 

 

All of these felt pieces, I made on the fly.  I used fabric glue to adhere them together but sewed the envelope.

Clearly, I could use some lessons on sewing felt.

 

I added the title using white cardstock and a pen.

 

Super fast, super cute.

 

I'm thinking about trying this again with more time, more patience, hand stitches and embroidery.

 

 



Helping Hands

Keeping with tradition and because we love it, we made care packages for basically anyone who needs it.

 

 

 

We use a gallon zip lock bag for easy transport, easy hand out, lots can fit inside and it's reusable.  Most items you may acquire on travel at hotels, throughout the year or in samples.  Typical items might include:

1. tooth brush - new, best in bulk at discount stores
2. toothpaste - new, best at discount stores
3. deodorant - new
4. socks - gently used, especially if your husband or son gets new ones all the time
5. soap - new bar (lasts longer than gel)
6. shampoo - by big size and put in recycled containers or buy at discount stores
7. baby wipes
8. tissues
9. a hand towel - gently used
10. gloves, hat, scarf - gently used
11. disposable razor - bulk at discount stores
12. Halloween treats
13. granola bar
14. raisins or peanuts
15. pre-made fixings in small cans or pouches like tuna, pork-n-beans, weenies, crackers
16. napkins, fork, spoon - just one goes a long way
17. girls' hygiene products -  a few pads, tampons, scented spray
18. address book or notepad
19. a list of local places/pantries to get free/discounted foods

 You run into one or two who doesn't want it.  A few will say, "give it to the other guy".  But most will take it and thank you... twice or more.  Either way, be respectful and keep it moving.

 

Every religious doctrine will tell you of the goodness within us, in the Earth and beyond.  There is always hope.

 

The note we included this year says enough...

Revelation 21:3, 4 -3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: "Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

 

xoxo

What are some other ideas that would fit in a gallon zip lock bag?

Sweet Dreams

Some one's been having "unsweet" dreams. Oh, dear.

 

 

 

Can you tell I'm dreaming of a white Christmas?

 

xoxo