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Twelfth Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

That’s a wrap on Christmas 2021. All that’s left is the dishes. Good thing I have a few new dish clothes to clean up the mess.

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Eleventh day – Christmas Crafting 2021

A year ago we were having a quarantine Christmas and I was hanging out with my quarantine crew. Fast forward a year and it feels pretty similar. I am happy that my 2020 crew is also my 2021 crew for…...

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Ninth Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

With all of the knitting I do I end up with a lot of tiny leftovers. Even though I throughly enjoy playing yarn chicken (trying to finish a project with just enough yarn), I still end up with more...

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Eighth Day – Christmas Crafting

I started running years ago and found in the winter my ears would get cold. I ran in a toque but I got too warm. So one night before I was running the next day whipped up a headband and… Continue...

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Seventh Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

One year ago we picked up a puppy. Our first puppy. He has grown to be a big part of this family. He is gentle with the kids, loves to play games and is always up for a walk or… Continue reading →

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Sixth Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

I saw these naked nutcrackers at the craft store and was inspired to deck them out in holiday style. I painted them while watching many Christmas movies sitting beside the Christmas tree. The Christmas...

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Fifth day – Christmas Crafting 2021

When I first started making as a pre-teen cross stitch was my craft. I made & sold lots of ornaments. I also have many cross stitch ornaments on the tree that were made for me by my mom. So when…...

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Fourth Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

I remember the first time we went and made clay pieces as a family. Our youngest was about 5 which was the minimum age and for a good reason. It was hard building clay creations and helping the kids...

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Third Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

I’m not sure about you but I’m starting to feel “jolly AF”, at least when drinking. A few years ago I’d open a bottle of wine and drink the whole thing myself. Not in one sitting. Not in one day…...

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Second Day – Christmas Crafting 2021

I have created a few new ornaments to represent the year. I made these for my girlfriends and slipped a few into Christmas cards this year. Of course I will reserve a set of four for our tree. Here’s...

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Twelfth Day of Christmas

Our kids have been begging for a dog for quite a while. We caved. Welcome our newest member Mojo. I made him a bandana to match our Christmas pyjamas.

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Eleventh Day of Christmas

My son asked Santa for a lime green Among Us stuffie. Among Us is a video game which does not have licensed merchandise. Santa came through big time with this guy. Hopefully he’s not too sus!

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Tenth Day of Christmas

When I shop I occasionally find myself thinking “I could make that”. Making things isn’t about saving money because it almost always costs more to make than to buy. Making is about putting my own spin...

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Ninth Day of Christmas

I found these cute wine glasses at the dollar store and they were calling for funny wine sayings. I can’t wait until I can gather with friends outside in the summer and sip wine from my fun new wine...

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Eighth Day of Christmas

On the Eighth Day of Christmas I am making new holiday tea towels. We tend to use Christmas tea towels all year round and as a result ours are looking sad. I thought I would freshen up the kitchen...

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Seventh Day of Christmas

I’m jacked to spend Christmas with my quarantine crew. I’ll miss my extended family but I’m also looking forward to 10 days off work with my tiny crew in our matching shirts. Holiday plans over here...

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Sixth Day of Christmas

Don’t mind me I’m just over here entertaining myself with fun candle names. The candles are soy, wood wick, and smell like lavender. I’ve been playing with candle making for a few months and I can’t...

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Fifth Day of Christmas

I decided this year I was going to change up out outdoor decor. What better way than to decorate with clothes hangers. I made some snowflakes out of white plastic hangers and wove in lights.

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Fourth Day of Christmas

I have spent hours looking through keychains and other “named” products over the years searching for my kids names. I have never been able to find both of their names and there is no chance I will find...

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Third Day of Christmas

I might have a little issue and I don’t mean wine. No issues there, just pure enjoyment. This Cricut cutter is another story. Everything I own might have words on it soon. Cheers to new coasters!

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