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I’ve been doing some making down in my sewing room and it’s making me excited for Christmas. In fact, I have decided that if I just can’t stand it, I will pull out Christmas stuff before Thanksgiving. {GASP!} This would be against all household tradition but there is such a short time this year between holidays and children make things so exciting. I haven’t given in yet, but if temptation is unbearable someday I am giving myself permission.
So here’s what I’ve been making…
Advent Bags. I ordered some 5×7 muslin bags off Amazon…I actually was making my own bags but abandoned it when I had the boutique deadline… Then I stamped them with a set from Stamp’in Up. My thought with these is to hang them on twine from our fireplace and have the boys open 1 bag each day. I will have special surprises that include little food treats, Bible verses, actions for the day, activities, word of the day, small toys or reminders of the season…
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Bunting. I can’t get enough bunting! I save the bunting around my house for birthday celebrations. They are so colorful and festive. I’m not sure one can go wrong with bunting.
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Rice Bags. These have been around for a long time, but as the weather gets cooler and muscles need relaxing, I find myself often reaching for one. You pop them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes…add a couple drops of essential oil if needed, and settle in a good chair. Or bed! The boys LOVE taking their “Bed Buddies” to bed with them. It in fact makes going to bed rather easy. (Let’s hope that lasts!)
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I forgot to snap a good picture of the “Bed Buddies” but you can catch a glimpse of the owl and elephant next to all the head wraps. I also made foxes and monsters.
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Next up on the making table is some pillowcases for the wee ones and shirts. Handmade Christmas, here we come!