Sigh…so I thought with having some time off in December that I’d be a one-girl crafting machine. Homemade gifts for all! Hot and cold running cookies!
Funny how things don’t always work out the way you had them planned.
I can’t complain. The time-management issues were my fault, really, but I wouldn’t trade lunches with old friends for all the hand-knit Chrimbo scarves in the world. (And a good thing, too, because I’m not much of a knitter.) Oh, I did get some holiday baking done – and once I’ve posted this, I’m running next door to distribute some of it – and managed a couple of new Christmas ornaments for the tree.
The kitty is from an out-of-production kit I scooped up on Ebay called “Merry Kittens”; she and five others make up the cutest little bunch of tree-hangers ever. Since I knew I wouldn’t have time to finish all six, I used threads and perforated paper from my own stash to do just the one.
Remember my fondness for Mill Hill beaded kits? This one is called “Diamond Holiday”, and has been sitting in my collection for the past two Christmases, untouched. I suspect some may disagree, but I find the beadwork oddly relaxing…and when it catches the twinkling lights…lovely!
I did get one homemade gift done: a vest for my dad which, although wrapped, is not officially finished. Once he’s had a chance to try it on, I’ll add the buttons and buttonholes to ensure a custom fit!
Merry Christmas!
The Witty Child 