handmade holidays : december 1

I sigh with each passing month, wondering where the time has gone.


I know the daily ins and outs of our day keep us pretty busy in itself, but then toss in weekend activities, a holiday, scouts, the stomach bug and a few shopping trips and there it goes. Gone!

I had hoped to be further along with handmade holiday goodies, but my creativity has been stumped by my original intent.

My wishlist of crafty projects this month include:

• December journal [inspired by Ali Edwards' December Daily album throughout the holidays past]
• elf on the shelf for the kiddos [only handmade goodness of this one will be messes that the elf will make while the kiddos are snug in their beds]
• sewing this pillow mat for the kids
• making hot cocoa kits and peppermint marshmallows to top it off
• making it snow, at least at our house
• cut some paper snowflakes with the kiddos
• tie off a fleece blanket for our family gift exchange
• print and frame "artwork" made for same gift exchange
• carve a chevron stamp to use in journal and tags
• make a little something for the hubs
• scrapbooking assignments for Doodlebug and KFD
• finish making our home merry & bright for the holidays

It will be alot to tackle, but it is doable.  I think.  I hope.  

What crafty projects are you working on for the holidays and for gift giving this season?