Christmasy Stuff
to love–right this minute.
The big and small helpers that make up our Christmas light brigade. Such stalwart souls in the 17 degree outdoors. Brrrrr…
The sweet, ancient ornaments that come out this time of year and are handled so tenderly so that somehow they will last forever.
The Christmas bowls that magically appear and are quickly dubbed the “only way to eat cereal in December” by the male population of the household.
The indoor lights that are left to me and my packaging tape. I know there’s a better way to hang the crazy things in the window…but…you know…old dog…new tricks…and all that.
The crochet hooks and Peaches and Cream yarn that seem to be fused to my hands these days. Not a spare minute can be wasted–so much to sew and only 11 more days to do it in! Yikes!!
The lovely Christmas countdown chain–from Somebody’s Stuff–that was made to be torn away each day but is far too pretty to meet such a fate. So it just hangs around and makes us very happy.
The trees that seem to be trying–with all their might to get into the spirit of the season.
The snow that obediently fell when April stomped her foot and declared that she “must have snow for her birthday!” Now that’s power.
The brand-new stocking for the brand-new sweetheart in our world–made with the very last scrap of red sock velor, that I’ve held on to for some strange reason…all these years.
It really is the most wonderful time of the year!
Please tell me~
what Christmasy things do you love right this minute?
:}
The Sugar Plum Fairy
as you’ve never heard it before…
So much to love about this season!
Quick Christmas Gifts
Family Faces Match-UpNow you may just recognize many of these quick gifts from the past–but a good thing bares repeating–right? So, in the hopes of offering a few fun, fast ideas to help your holidays have a cozy, handmade feel–I’m dusting off a few favorites.
Personal History Prompt Jar
Covered Clipboards
Soma Cube Puzzle
Hope this helps with your Christmas lists my friends. Let me know… :}
Happy holiday crafting!!
{ The Christmas Spirit }
“Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the kingdom of God. During His earthly ministry, He taught men the higher law. His glorious gospel reshaped the thinking of the world. He blessed the sick. He caused the lame to walk, the blind to see, the deaf to hear. He even raised the dead to life. To us He has said, ‘Come, follow me.’
“As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always. We shall learn to forget ourselves. We shall turn our thoughts to the greater benefit of others”
Thomas S. Monson
Nativity Story Advent
There’s definitely a ton going on these days– sewing, planning, setting up and stashing away. But in the meantime, I thought you might be interested in this sweet little Nativity Story Advent Calendar that popped up the other day. It’s colorful and bright and ready to be printed off–I suggest card stock–and cut out. I’m thinking of laminating ours and sticking little magnets on the back. That’ll make it easy to use on the fridge.
Whether you use it as an actual advent or just as a lovely way to tell the Baby Jesus story to your family—doesn’t really matter. I think they’ll love it. Find it for yourself—right here:
Well–I’m off to string up some lights and decorate a tree. Wish me luck!
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