A Handmade Christmas

I know, I know. It's the day before Thanksgiving & I should be respecting the turkey. But, like most moms (& dads), I have to start thinking and working on Christmas long before the man in the red suit makes his first appearance and churches light the first Advent candle.

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Like many of my friends, online and in real life, we are attempting a mostly handmade Christmas morning. Some things will be bought. It would be too much on myself & J if we were to try to make everything.

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To help others who are attempting the same idea, I thought I'd post a sampling of what has been/will be made with love to sit under the tree

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Sewn:

*Napkins for lunchboxes
*Children's clothes

*Barbie clothes

*Alterations from thrift store found prom dresses to dress-up clothes

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Knit:

*Socks

*Sweater

*Ornaments

*Hats, scarves & mittens

*Barbie & Ken sweaters

*Cotton washcloths

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Crafted:

*Hairbows

*Ornaments

*Candles

*Raw sugar body scrubs

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Canned & Cooked:

*Jellies
*Salsas

*Pickles

*Candies & cookies

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It's a lot of work, I won't lie, but I started working on things this summer, and am excited about every item as I put it in the chest at the foot of our bed. It's quickly filling up!

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