Busy Busy

Yesterday was a busy day. Before getting ready to go to Grandma and Grandpas house I managed to finish 2 1/2 loads of laundry to include cleaning baby sheets so that they have fresh beds when we get home as well as clean jammies and towels for bath time. I cleaned the dishes and counters so that I have a fresh kitchen when I get home as well.

Last night even after writing my post I was kinda feeling bah humbug!! I have seen such great holiday ideas yet last night I just wasn't feeling it. My husband will be overseas for the holidays and we want to save some of the celebrating for when he gets home but at the same time I want to mail some things out to him so that he feels the holiday spirit but when I went shopping I really didn't see anything that screamed "Mail me!!".

So the hunt continues for treats and goodies to send to Keith and his co-workers. I was reading emails and came across one from Embrotique. It was advertising this adorable couple was features DIME Magazine (Designs in Machine Embroidery):

These cuties I think are even better than the elf on the shelf. Don't get me wrong we have one just like everyone else but these cuties can be personalized to suit your kids and well they are just adorable so you have got to make them!!

We already know that Daddy will be home in time for Valentines day so I purchased this design to put on the list of things for when Daddy gets home:

Nothing like starting and planning early...

Keep crafting!!



 

In The Hoop Cuddles

The last couple of days I posted about holiday goodies. Well I am also always on the look out for goodies for my boys. I have had Digitized Creations on Etsy in my favorites for a while they have the cutest cuddle toys that  would be perfect for that new little one one the way. My little guys like to play with things like this as well. They would also make perfect stocking stuffers.

My little Logie Mo is into these Paw Patrol puppies. We have driven all over town to find PJ's, Shoes and toys. While searching online for all of those things I ran across this website OFNAH. I love it!! I was able to make one of her dolls the other day!!

It was fun and pretty easy and you can bet there will be some of these under our tree or in stockings this year.
 

In Need of a Crafty Break

    What a day it has been. UGH is all I can say and its only 230. I'm hoping after nap time things will be better. The boys were playing well before naps they were just a little cranky. Logan ran all over target today so he should have been tired. I have never wanted a leash for my kid so bad in my life. Smiles.
    I am hoping that writing this post will help me get into the crafty mood and maybe I will be able to get something made tonight. I love quick holiday crafts. Things that I can make a bunch of in a short period of time especially if they make neat gifts for occasions you didn't plan on.

  Embroidery Garden is one of my favorite shops. Last year I made tons of these:

    I love them I made several per sheet of felt and gave them to my family last year and Logan played with them with out the candy canes. I think that there are still some in the toy box. You could even put a 2014 on the body if your family collects ornaments like ours.
    Reen is great at getting the creative juices flowing.. and this year is no different. If your a facebook user she is offering for a limited time to her face book friends these adorable lollipop covers for free!!

    So go ahead and hop on over and check out her facebook site as well as her website. She has some great ornaments and other holiday things and best of all her instructions are AWESOME!!

Keeping busy... 50 Days of Holiday ideas!!

    Well in an effort to keep the boys and I busy while Daddy is overseas for the holidays I have decided to find 50 (or more) things to do, make or celebrate for the Holidays. I'm hoping to get some stitching done but with the dynamic duo running around and wanting to touch things on the sewing machine that may not happen.
    Today I found a new to me embroidery design website called Luna Stitches Design Studio. I'll have to admit the first thing that brought me to the website was the design for a snow princess mask but, having 2 little boys and Halloween being over I don't really need something like that right now. Luna stitches has some great appliques and if I can find enough scraps with out having to buy fabric I will be sure to pick up some of those to make some t-shirts or something for the boys.
Right now I'm on the hunt for toys, games and fun things that I can put in the boys stockings and little things that I can add to our holiday box to make next year when daddy is home more special. Luna has definitely done that for me. Check these out!!

 Aren't these just the cutest!! and even better they are on sale!! I don't know how long the sale lasts so purchase them while you still can. I am adding them to my list of things to make. How many did I say? 50 Days right? Well I am going to give you #2 while I'm at it because I know when I am making the drive to and from Mom and Dads that I am just not going to feel up to posting. Lets be honest I haven't been great at posting because I have just been swamped with life.

So now that we have Thanksgiving fun covered in this post how about something winter? Again Luna Stitches has something perfect that will go on the to do list when I have the fabric and time.

I think that these are beautiful and would make a great addition to that ice princess birthday party that some one might be planning. Well that's it for me tonight I have to get going and finish cooking spaghetti for the boys. Nice messy dinner and then baths to calm them before we all settle in for the night.




Until next time Keep crafting!!