Category Archives: DIY

mini felt stockings …

December 21, 2010

yesterday was ezra’s last day of preschool before the break, so we decided to make a little something for his teacher.

we decided to fill a little stocking with goodies, so we got out my epic six die cut machine from quickutz, and used the stocking die cut and snowflake die cut.

ezra even help rolled the felt through the machine.

he was in heaven.  and, it was so cute how excited he was to give it to his teacher at pre-school.

and, i was happy it was a quick and easy little gift.  i just used wool felt, and stitched it up with embroidery thread, glued on the rest, then filled it with goodies!

goodie packages round up …

there are so many great ideas out there on the web for goodies to give this holiday season.

here are a few of my favorites …
chocolate stir sticks, via little big company, via little sooti
chocolatechipbiscotti
chocolate caramel marshmellows, via one charming party
fleur de sel caramels, via creature comforts
cinnamon almonds, via one charming party
IMG_3538
homemade granola, via you are my fave
peppermint hot fudge, via say yes to hoboken.
so, what are your favorite goodies to give or make during the holidays?
any good suggestions on salty ones?  seems like there is an overload of sweets out there.

repost: christmas packaging …

December 19, 2010

here is another re-post of my christmas packaging / wrapping from last year.

a big part of the fun of gift-giving for me is the packaging.

i used a lot of my favorite things: vintage music sheets, paper doilies, lots of lace, buttons, ribbon, kraft paper, my old school type writer, and bakers twine.

i am hopping to get all our presents for this year ready and wrapped in the next few days.  wish me luck!

how are you wrapping your presents this year?!