Saturday, November 21, 2009
Christmas gift projects
Snowman ornaments, wind and good news
I have been busy making Christmas presents that I of course, cannot load here since most of the recipients read my blog, so I thought I would show a project a did a couple years ago, before I had a blog.
These little snowmen ornaments were so fun to make, I made 3 dozen. They are made using the clear ornaments from Michael's, white acrylic paint, infant socks from Walmart (a set of 3 pair for $4.99), small buttons for the nose from Michaels, a black sharpie marker for the eyes and mouth and pink acrylic paint for the cheeks and some glitter, ribbon and small jingle bells.
Remove the top off the ornament and fill with some of the white acrylic paint, move the ball around until it is completely covered with paint inside then set aside to dry, (overnight is best). Put the top back on and decorate! For the hat I just cut the toe end to make it fringe and then slip it onto the ball, with a little glue or double sided tape!
It was fun to see each of their little faces appear! Each one was so different!
I am getting really excited to see our kids in a few days! Today I am going to finish wrapping ALL their gifts and start the packing process. Can't wait to start decorating for Christmas as soon as we get back too ;D
Had the best news a few days ago, my LSS, Treasury of Memories that closed down a month ago, has started selling custom orders and kits! They are now set up in a warehouse style facility, which makes me SO HAPPY! I ordered ALL this and put them all together a couple nights ago! I have a few more things I've ordered too!
Hope you had a great week! And a fabulous weekend!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Turnner visit, Christmas tags, projects...
We had a surprise visit from Turnner and his mama last week! It was so good to see them! Isn't Turnner a cutie??
I have been finishing up Christmas projects, and a couple projects for our home too!!! :) I am very happy with how this turned out!
This is how it looks in the entry way. I really miss Treasury, Michael's and JoAnne just don't cut it.
This is a set of cards I finished up for my mama! She used all her last ones, and asked for more. I will send them out with their Christmas present.
All of these items will be made into my Christmas tags this year. I think my theme is brown and red!
We have been having our normal high winds since a couple days before November! Can't wait till December gets here and the winds stop! I am so excited to see the kids in 10 days!!! Can't wait!
Hope you had a NOT windy weekend!

Sunday, November 8, 2009
Broken camera :(
Scott accidently dropped my camera and broke a small piece off the cover for the batteries, it still works, but I have to hold it closed tightly while I take pictures and download to my laptop. I am hoping Santa will bring me a new one..... it is making it difficult to take pictures and post on my blog. I finally finished the project above. I LOVE how it turned out!
I made a trip to Dollar Tree today to try to finish my Christmas shopping. I like to use things from Dollar Tree for wrapping, etc... it is so inexpensive. They have so many cute things right now! I am going to alter those felt trees with family pictures as ornaments, I will post a picture when I get them done. I bought a few inexpensive things for my Secret Santa at work too! I wanted her to have a little something to open every day for the 2 weeks we are gifting each other. I will add a few things to the other felt trees, and the snow flakes will be cute hanging in the livingroom windows!
I bought Koko a little red and white stripped sweater to wear this winter when we walk. Doesn't she look cute?
She has been wearing it all afternoon and I think she likes it! :)
Hope you had a good weekend!

Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween treats and another housewarming gift!
Hope you are having a great weekend! Enjoy the extra hour today!

Labels:
2009 YIP,
altered items,
Co-Workers,
friends,
gifts,
Treasury
Chocolate covered cherries, yum!
Then dipped the frozen wrapped cherries into the chocolate making sure to cover the entire cherry to the stem so they would not leak!
They are suppose to sit for a week before eating, the hubby couldn't wait that long! He he! He loved them! In fact we made 2 pans and one is gone already.
Thank you so much Kari for teaching me to make these yummy sugary morsels! My hubby thanks you too!

Visit from my BFF!
Also, need to say Happy Birthday to my mama! Thats her and my step dad in the picture below!
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