Christmas Crafts

I've gotten most of my Christmas decorating done and while there are still a few crafty things I'd like to do and some lights I'd like to hang outside I'm really just looking forward to relaxing and spending time with family.

Oh, and I finished my last final so I'm all done with school until the summer or next fall! (I have to take the spring off because I'll be having a baby!)

Here's one of the decorations that I got done in time for Christmas this year. I have a feeling I'll just have to keep adding each year. I got our stockings made last year (thankfully I made a few extra so there's a matching one for Enzo!) and the nativity scene done this year so that's a project a year - not bad. It's a start anyway.

Here's a terrible photo of the stockings but it gives a better idea of the type of decor I'm going for.

I've also put some photos/links to other ideas I have, maybe I can still get a few whipped up before Christmas!

Here's my nativity set. I'd been searching for the perfect one ever since Chuck and I got married and finally just made one. It's based on (copied from?) a beautiful set by German artist Oliver Fabel.

I plan to get/make a set for Ruby - and Enzo! I'm still not used to saying two kids names - in the next few years that they can interact with/play with and recognize the figures of. I'd also like it to not be made up of middle aged white people.

Here are a few of the other decorations that I like and may get around to doing:

This little pine cone tree made by Etsy seller NH Woods Creations is very cute. I'm not sure where I would put something like this it but I like it!

These Recycled Magazine Trees are a bit more modern and could be recycled and remade each year!

I really want to make a few wall hangings with embroidery hoops but haven't decided on the images to embroider. Here's December's free pattern from Andrea Zuill. I'd like to stitch them on a linen colored fabric I have and make a bunting to match but I need to get some red fabric to make a bias tape for the bunting. I don't want it to be too "Christmasy" as in being covered with candy canes or Santas but I do love red and green this time of year.

Here's a free printable festive garland! There are a few designs to choose from even! I think I'll have time for one of these.

Speaking of free printable things - how about this adorable little winter house?!

I am certain that I will finish this next project because I think it's so very sweet. I got the idea from Soule Mama's blog but it's originally a Martha Stewart creation. Gingerbread Mobiles. Here's the page she ripped out of the Magazine. I love the room too!

We don't have a Christmas tree but if you do you should consider making a few of these - aren't they cool?!

And just in case you have more time than I and are in need of some more crafty-holiday-ideas check out these links!

Living Creatively (.com)'s Christmas Projects - it's a great site for everyday projects also

The Long Thread (.com)'s 100 Holiday Crafts!

Have a great day and happy crafting! And remember, we've only got a week until Christmas!!!

Better

Better?

Working on Ruby's Room

Suzanne was thoughtful enough to save me some tissue paper flowers
that were leftover from her sister's wedding. They hung them all over
from the ceiling and it looked great.
I decided that a few would look good in Ruby's room. I think I may
need to add a few more or hang them differently but it will do for
now. What do you think?

I'm going to do some fun paint treatments and possibly a mural in her
room also. Eventually. I have to keep in mind that Enzo will share
with her for a while, though, so it can't be too girly. Tissue flowers
are probably pretty girly, huh? Hmm...