Christmas Elf

I have enjoyed making gifts for my friends and family at Christmas. However, I always tend to start to late in the year and am not able to finish all of my projects. This year I started in May with Iris and Ivan's toddler blankets but quickly realized that I couldn't keep them a secret that long. :) As you know I went ahead and gave them their blankets and decided to continue making blankets for all of my family at my own pace.

This year in order to save money my family drew names. I had my sister's name! So from November 17th to December 17th I was a Christmas Elf and worked so hard on her blanket in hopes that I would have it finished in time. I finished it on time and made the presentation of her gift beautiful!! I have to say, I am very proud of the presentation.





If you are like me seeing someone open your gift is the best part. I didn't get to see Natalie's face but this picture says a thousand words! I am so thankful for my sister! She is such a loving person and a wonderful friend. I can never repay her for every thing she has done for me.

I am now working on a chic blanket for my niece, Lili. I can't wait to see how it turns out!!

27 Candles

There is nothing better then having a crafty birthday!

My wonderful husband took me to Three Black Sheep Yarn Shoppe and let me pick out some yarn! He was so sweet to even go in with me and watch me look at every single skein. Poor guy, I know he had to have been bored.

After much debate I decided I finally picked out the yarn I wanted. The gray yarn is 100% lama and it is so soft!! The black is similar to a lacy ribbon. It is soft as well. I can not decide if I want to crochet or knit it together into one scarf or make two scarfs... decisions... decisions.



George also gave me two knitting books! Yes, I prefer crocheting but after looking at patterns for knitted sweaters I want to learn how to knit as well. I know how to knit and pearl but I always get frustrated... I hope to learn enough that I enjoy knitting as much as crocheting.




When I am not crafting you will find me with my nose in a book... just thought you'd like to know.

Merry Crafting... Happy Reading!

The joy of giving

Every Christmas season I watch the streets and stores get busy. It is like watching someone step on an ant hill and seeing millions of ants run in circles. By the way people act sometimes I wonder if they are truly enjoying the joy they can have from giving a gift to someone. Or is it all about keeping up with the Joneses?

Since I started crocheting I have found true joy in giving a gift to a friend or family!There is nothing like taking time and making something that you know your friend will love. Even better is seeing their face when they open your gift. In saying this, I want to clarify that there is nothing wrong in giving a store bought gift! I find joy in gifts that are given me that are not home-made just as much as I enjoy home-made gifts.

I am working on a Christmas gift right now and I can hardly wait to wrap it up and send it to the person I am making it for. I won't be there to see it opened but I know that there is a lot of love put into this gift.

I wish there were more home-made Christmases. I wish our society would slow down and enjoy the stress reliever that can be found in crafts. Just sayin... ;)

Happy Holidays... Merry Crafting!