by Marie on November 28, 2008

We’re counting down the days to Christmas. With so many ways to check off the days, here are a few ways you can plan to do it.
Christmas Advent Calendars:
Little Birdie Advent from Skip to my Lou (pictured above)
Sewn Pocket Calendar from Linaloo
Santa’s Beard filled with cotton balls
Christmas Activity Garland from Problem Solvin’ Mom
25 Storybook Surprises, [...]
by Marie on December 7, 2007

Here is another fun greeting card pattern to Hand-Stitch yourself. I chose the tree pattern to show you, as it is really easy to do. This card can be used for neighbors and friends, gift giving, or even as a decoration in your home.
Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store.
Punching Awl
Pattern [...]
by Marie on November 25, 2007

Because it was warm at the beginning of November, our lights have been up for weeks. That doesn’t mean they were on yet. We try to wait until atleast the day after Thanksgiving, so they were lit up last Friday. Unlike some of the people in the surrounding areas that have had them up since [...]
by Marie on November 24, 2007

The answer: Every shopping center I walk in to. The biggest shopping weekend of the year has begun. It almost makes me green all over, ready to puke. I am not one of those shopping patrons that wake up at 3:00 am to get the screaming deals at Target or the Toy store. I value [...]