As Promised

My project can finally make it to the blog!

I was making my sister an Advent Calendar as a surprise!

Chelsea: "Where did you find this pattern?"

Me: "I made it myself."

Chelsea: "Well, you bought these letters, right?"

Me: "Nope, I made them myself."

Chelsea: "OMG! You are the coolest, most beautiful, 

amazing sister in all the land!!"

Ok, I definitely made that last part up, all by myself.

Absent

I have been absent for quite awhile now! What a month this has been. I have a big project in the works that I will reveal at the end of the month.

I know you are at the edge of your seat!

Until then, Happy Thanksgiving!

Score!

I took a trip to my favorite thrift store yesterday and the place was exploding with Christmas items. I cruised through to the craft section, where I found a lady in no hurry to let anyone else near the bin. I was itching with anticipation, hoping to find something exciting like last time. I watched as she snatched magazine after magazine of cute Christmas craft ideas. My girls were in no mood to wait for this lady to finish, so a little dejected I moseyed over to the book aisle and hit the Christmas Jackpot!

I found books from Betty Crocker, Martha Stewart, and this gem from Better Homes and Gardens circa 1974.


This book is awesome! It is filled with pictures and projects, even patterns. And for $1 - what a steal!

Here is just a small sampling of some of its coolness...

(I apologize for the wonkiness of this last picture, my camera was not cooperating.)

What I LOVE about these decorations is they all use non traditional colors. Bright pinks, blues, yellows! Plus, I am digging the Dutch vibe most of them have. I just want to braid my hair, throw some clogs on, and get to creating!

I will share more as we get more into the season, it still feels too early, but I couldn't resist sharing.

That lady would be kicking herself if she saw my goodies. Ha!

Get out and VOTE!

Exercise one of the greatest freedoms we have...

Let your voice be heard!

And then go get a free Starbucks coffee

or a free scoop at Ben & Jerry's!

The choice is YOURS!

Projects!

Today I ran over to Michael's Sister to pick up some accoutrement for my latest project and was disappointed to see candy canes decorating the parking lot. Now I'm eagerly awaiting the holiday season, but it still feels a little too early. BUT, it is not too early to get hopping on Christmas projects, at least that is what I'm telling myself. 

So, my BFF's are bringing their legacies over and we are going to churn out some cute Christmas decor. I'm thinking the mitten and Christmas tree garland is a must! I need to get some patterns made pronto.

I've also already decided on a few Christmas gifts, but unfortunately my family reads this blog so I won't be able to show them off until after Christmas - but at least I'll have fodder for the blog! Since my girls don't read the blog I am able to divulge that I will be making dolls that (hopefully) will look like them. I'm really excited, I'm hoping that each will reflect their different personalities. 

Sew much to do! 

Do you have anything you'll be working on before December arrives?