After Christmas

I hope you had an awesome Christmas! Mine was a little different. Normally I go back to Michigan and spent time with my family but this year I had to stay in Florida so I went to Jerry's parents. I'm not going to lie I was having a really hard time. Christmas is my favorite holiday, it was super hot here, and I miss my family so it was so so.

Although I did have an awesome weekend visiting friends, shopping, crocheting, seeing some weird light exhibit (they had creepy plastic Santa's and stuffed toys), and spending time with the Killebrew's (Jerry's family).

It's here!

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas :)

A Few Things...

Last night I was looking on Youtube for a few final DIY ideas for gifts but instead I was kinda intrigued by some Christmas decorating ideas. I get distracted so easily. Anyway here are a few that I thought were clever.

This geometric wreath idea from Meg Allan Cole is super simple and cute.

I love bath products so why not make my own bath bombs? This gal has a tutorial for moisturizing bath bombs.

A feather boa, fiesta, tinsel, and woodland tree. Why not??? This is such a clever idea. I never knew you could use a tomato cage to create a festive tree.

I love this cute lil mustache mug.

Do you still have some shopping/hand making to do?

Shining Light

This is another ornament I made earlier this week. Its so simple and made with very few supplies.

All you will need is spray paint (or acrylic paint), a wood ornament (I got mine at Joann Fabrics), Mod Podge, Glitter, Paint Brush, and Ribbon.....

...and when you are finished you'll have a cute glitter ornament :)

Christmas Nail Designs

I saw this tutorial today "4 Cute Holiday Nail Polish Designs" on Kandee's Youtube Channel. They are to cute! Plus this tutorial/Kandee is awesome. Not your typical Youtuber (is that a word?) anyway I really like the White Christmas idea and the Santa's Coat. These are great for Christmas week.

More Pics

Oh yes Christmas is coming I can't wait!!! The baking, gift giving, lights, and spending time with family and friends :)

Grinch-mas!

I decided to make some ornaments this year and wanted to share a few tutorials with you. This Grinch ornament is made out of fabric and several embellishments.

 

If you would like to make a stuffed ornament you will need the following supplies.

Fabric with any design
Coordinating fabric for the back
Polyfill Stuffing
Embroidery Thread
Thread
Embellishments (sequins and beads)
Needle
Scissors
Embroidery hoop (optional)
Ribbon
Pins

First pick out a design and cut out a rectangle or square (to have extra room). Once the piece is cut start embellishing the fabric using sequins, beads, embroidery, ect. I decided to use a embroidery hoop to make things a little easier (this is optional).

When finished adding embellishments cut out a piece of coordinating fabric for the back.

Place both pieces of fabric good sides facing each other, pin, and cut the desired shape including a seam allowance. Sew around the piece either using a needle and thread or sewing machine. Leave a small opening and flip the fabric inside out. Then stuff the lil guy with polyfill, sew the opening shut, and add a ribbon for hanging :)

Wishing!

Christmas is so close and there are a few things on my wish list :) First is the Naked 2 palette that came out a few weeks ago. I already have the Naked palette but I heard this one has much cooler tones. I love the neutrals! Some other makeup things I really want to try is the Bobby Brown Corrector and the Benefit Erase Paste. I'm really into makeup lately (good and bad thing). Also this elephant bank would look nice on my desk, maybe some big pearl earrings would be awesome, or something super shiny... Fingers crossed ;)

Do you have a Christmas wish list?

Be Merry

Christmas is approaching way to fast this year. Its my favorite time of the year but I still have some minor decorating to do. Like putting up lights, getting some things out of boxes, and making a few more things :) I love crafting/making gifts so I was searching for some inspiration and found these cute tutorials for Christmas.

 

Felt Garland / Jersey Pom Pom Ornament / Felt Christmas Tree Pins / Washi Tape Wrapping / Felted Garland / Glitter Ornaments

My Christmas Vacation

Yes my vacation was spent up north in Michigan. It was completely freezing but defiantly worth it to see my family:) Every time I go home I have the intent to relax but there is so much to do in so little time in the country. Here's a few pics.

I finished crocheting several gifts:) (2 blankets and 2 scarfs)

Went to Christmas Eve service...

.....and met this little guy.

It's Soon!

Christmas is super close and I still have so much to do. I finished crocheting two blankets but I still have two more to go. I have a few swaps I have to finish and several other presents. Plus I'm going to open my shop this week:) I can't wait! Here are a few previews.