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How Many Days Left Until Christmas??

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:47:34 +0000

I had a somewhat surprising realization yesterday.

There are two months left until Christmas.

That means that as of today, there are two months less a day until Christmas!

Eeek!

I’ve got so many plans, ideas and hopes for Christmas gifts and crafts swimming around in my head right now that it’s a little intimidating.

Before I get myself all worked up, I’ve got a few solutions that have helped me to manage my holiday crafting before. And hopefully they’ll help you too

First of all, write down everything you’d like to do – don’t worry about the order or if it’s realistic, just make a list.
Okay, now it’s time to prioritize. What’s more important to finish?
What do you need to make those projects? Do you have the pattern already? Take a look through your stash and see if you already have the fabric you need. How about what notions you need? Why not use your stash if you can – saving money during the holidays is always a good thing…
I like to make more detailed lists for the “top priority” projects. For example, if I’m making a stocking as a special gift for someone, I’ll write down the pattern number or make a quick sketch of it. I’ll attach swatches of fabric and trim to the note. It can even work to put everything into one bag or bin – that way you know you’ve got everything together to complete the project.

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How Many Days Left Until Christmas??

new contest at Junk Creation

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:47:35 +0000

Peggy from the Lifestyle’s channel “Junk Creation” blog is hosting an amazing contest for Christmas crafters!

Want to see the goodies that you can win? Click here and go check it out

Good luck!

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new contest at Junk Creation

homemade Christmas gifts

Chloe Findlay-Harder — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:35:43 +0000

I love making Christmas gifts for people – in fact I end up making more gifts than I buy. I try and not get too carried away by commercialization & keeping it as home made as possible is my favorite way to do it. After all, I’m a huge Christmas nut I’ve grown up with a family that does as much “shopping” in the studio as possible – it’s so much more personal that way.

I think this year I’ll probably end up making about 75% of my gifts (I’m excited to be working on some projects with my DH this year too!) Not everything is sewn – I do a lot of baking & candy-making as well I’m also working on using fabric from my stash instead of buying new stuff. I’ve found fabric in my storage boxes that I don’t remember buying – oops!

I’ve got a new poll up over on the right hand side, underneath my blogroll. How much of your Christmas gift list is hand made this year?

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homemade Christmas gifts