Christmas and handmade have always gone together for me. Growing up most of my favorite decorations and ornaments were made by my Mimi. She and my great-grandmother had made a felt Christmas tree advent calendar for us. I remember being mesmerized by all the tiny stitches and details on each little ornament for it's tree. When I got married I borrowed some of Mimi's patterns (and created some, too) to make my own. Newlyweds Shannon and Josh got this year's version, which I have to admit, has some of my favorite ornaments to date. Who can resist a tiny cowboy boot?
Stocking Stuffers! I found
this snappy little tutorial for these adorable tissue holders.
My nephew lost his first tooth and a non-girly tooth fairy pillow was in order. I liked how this one turned out. I'm kind of kicking myself for not making an actual pattern for it. I think I may have to make one for Jack someday.
I made the kids some travel art caddies. Again, with the non-pattern. You'd think I'd learn.... They have pockets to stash doodle books and crayons. (A special thanks to Grandma, whose fabric stash gift has already seen a ton of usage!)
Black Apple Dolls for Rory and Kinsley! More about these cuties next post. I heart them. Like, a lot.
A sweet bird bow holder for the adorable Miss Landry. (It's cuteness doesn't hold a candle to the kid.)
Ruffle pillow covers! It's official, I can't get enough. Jayne's were made from the wrap of the bridesmaid dresses at my wedding (thank you, Laine!) and a failed skirt attempt from my very early sewing years. Kelli's is a mix of t-shirts.
2 comments:
All super cute. Do you remember the Care Bear stuffed ornaments your mom made one year? I still have mine, but M makes me put them on the back of the tree.
You know how when you see stuff that is so ridiculously awesome you can't believe someone actually made it?
Yeah.
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