Handmade Holidays 2013

[triana1326]

So after lurking for three years on the Handmade Holidays threads, I figured that it was finally time to commit to a fully handmade year. I've cranked out two gifts already since Christmas for this coming year (as you can see, I'm a bit excited). I can't wait to see all the inspiring posts from you all and to keep my creative juices flowing. You crafty mamas have given me so many ideas and projects to do over the years...Let's keep them coming!!

Cheers to the New Year and let's get crafting!!

A sleeping mask for a friend with migraines:

An apron for my daughter:

[AfricanQueen99]

Marking my place...

I'm in again this year!  I already have plans for what I'm doing for extended family...just waiting for ancestry.com to have their annual membership reduction!  Plus I'm going to focus on cross-stitching since I was freecycled a TON of aida cloth and embroidery floss years ago and want to start working through my crafting supplies before buying more.

Oh, and I have big plans on things to make for our house for next year's holiday. :)

[zebra15]

marking my spot.  This year was a total failure

[tbone_kneegrabber]

Well, my family celebrates New Years, so I have one day left to finish my projects for this year!

My MIL already told me she wants more knitted cowls so I know what I'm making for her for next year.

[triana1326]

After two long years...my living room curtains are DONE!!!! This was going to be a Christmas present to myself, but it's turned into an early Imbolc present instead...

Here's a close up of the handmade clay tile "buttons" I used for a finishing touch:

My living room has a botanical feel to it as I am absolutely in love with old hand drawn and painted plant fienld guides from the early 1900s. I've printed, matted and framed some of those field guide pages on the opposite wall, but I wanted something to tie it to the fabric I chose.

Now I'm itching to do some curtains for my kitchen!!

[rere]

I was embarrassed to say that I already started on 2013 gifts but I guess I'm not alone!

Nice stuff,Triana!

[OkiMom]

Im in again :) Didn't get much done in 2012 but lets see what I can get done for 2013

Crafting List so far
Christmas list.. thats my story and Im stickin to it :)

DD1: cradle bag w/ doll, giant (like 4 ft tall) horse doll, a few stocking stuffers (to be determined by time and amount of energy I have)
DD2: cradle bag w/ doll, hopscotch board with bean bags, few stocking stuffers depending on my energy level/time
DD3: cradle bag w/ doll, Noah’s ark, a few stocking stuffers (to be determined by time and amount of energy I have)
DS: Chubbies Super Heroes (superheroes), Knitted Tool Set - hammer, screwdriver, spanner, set square, tape measure, a few stocking stuffers (to be determined by time and amount of energy I have)
Hubby:

Other family members:
MIL- Folded Purse with some money tucked in (Im horrible at remembering gift cards, I will forget to put them in the envelop before sending..every time.. not joking), small scrapbook of children pictures
FIL- framed photo collage, Santa Shelf Doll
SIL1: Folded Purse with some money tucked in, Footprints cross stitch (there is a 5x7 stamped cross stitch one Im thinking about getting at my local Michaels), Grumpy, the Lump of Coal, small scrapbook
SIL2: Folded Purse with some money tucked in, small scrapbook
SIL3: Folded Purse with some money tucked in ,small scrapbook
BIL: Folded Purse with some money tucked in
Grandma 1- framed photo collage
Grandma 2 small scrapbook, shawl (maybe Holden Shawlette
Grandpa- embroidered handkerchiefs, Pug with Anorak
My Dad- Frolicking deer hat, scarf
My brother: hat and scarf
Nephew: Knitted Tool Set - hammer, screwdriver, spanner, set square, tape measure

Edited by OkiMom - 1/4/13 at 3:26am

[triana1326]

Rere - you and KitchenQueen have been inspiring me to craft for years now. And thanks to you both, I've pushed myself to learn to sew something other than straight lines....

I'm so excited to finally be more than a lurker!! And thank you for the compliments!

[rere]

Triana,it's so awesome to hear your excitement !I love it.It makes me want to go make something.
Edited by rere - 1/3/13 at 6:18pm

[OkiMom]

Posted my ideas list This month is DD1's birthday, next month is DS's birthday.. then its Valentines day, Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers day and my SIL is getting married. THEN I have time to craft for Christmas.

[rere]

My list(even if I don't really have ideas yet):

Daughter-

Husband-

Mom-art

Mom's Husband-

Brother-

Sister-

BIL-

Nephew-

MIL-blanket

Uncle-photo book?

Family grab bag-

Crafty Friend-

Lady Friend-coasters

Man Friend-glasses?

Teen boy friend-belt?

Teen Girl Friend-

Neighbor Friends-coasters(Finished) and?

Family Friends-

[34me]

I may do vanilla for everyone this year. I out did myself this year and I'm not sure I can follow up.

[rere]

Originally Posted by 34me 

I may do vanilla for everyone this year. I out did myself this year and I'm not sure I can follow up.

my mom did vanilla one year and iy was really nice.It got me started on making my own.

[tbone_kneegrabber]

Originally Posted by 34me 

I may do vanilla for everyone this year. I out did myself this year and I'm not sure I can follow up.

That's was my plan for this year but I got the flu and didn't get bottles or vodka in time and it just fell by the wayside. I think I'm definitely doing it for 2013. It's so easy and is always appreciated/used.

[rere]

Originally Posted by tbone_kneegrabber 

That's was my plan for this year but I got the flu and didn't get bottles or vodka in time and it just fell by the wayside. I think I'm definitely doing it for 2013. It's so easy and is always appreciated/used.

I didn't know you could use vodka.We always use bourbon.

[tbone_kneegrabber]

Originally Posted by rere 

I didn't know you could use vodka.We always use bourbon.

I always use vodka, usually Sky brand and it's great!  I always joke that for the first month it is just vanilla vodka and you can just drink it and the second month it is useless and then the third month it is finally extract!

[34me]

Originally Posted by rere 

I didn't know you could use vodka.We always use bourbon.

Oooh, maybe I will make one of each!

[AfricanQueen99]

I use vodka, too. I've had some with beans in it for *years* and it. is. awesome. !! Seriously dump some beans in a bottle now and you'll have amazing vanilla by Christmas 2013. It's not a super cheap gift, but will be well loved.

[Smokering]

I wanted to do vanilla last year, but getting it shipped to NZ is a pain and one guy wouldn't get back to me about bulk beans... so I sort of forgot about it. Also, most of my friends and family don't cook. I could give some to my parents (who wouldn't really get it, but my little sisters would bake with it), and some to my parents-in-law... oh, I guess SIL would like some. And maybe two other friends... OK, maybe it is worth doing!

Mostly I want to hoard it for myself though. :p So, anyone know the best place to get cheap good beans that ship internationally? Here in my city you can only buy them two at a time, for about $9 a pop. It's ridiculous.

[OkiMom]

Smokering- have you tried Amazon.com?