Christmas decorations and supplies are in stores. Some are upset and feel like we are rushing the season. But, for those of us who are crafty and make some of our gifts, we are happy to see it.
In May, the rage on Pinterest was patriotic, bandanna wreaths. I wanted to make one using my existing wreath. Imagine my surprise, when I went to Hobby Lobby a week before Memorial Day and found they were out of the red, white, and blue bandannas! I had a red one at home but had to go to 2 different stores to buy blue and white ones.
Don’t let that happen to you!
Christmas is six months away. If you would like to make gifts, now is the time to start! Get supplies while there is a good selection and you have plenty of time to complete it. I spent one Christmas Eve finishing up sewing projects and I don’t recommend it!
If you would like to make gifts, here are a few ideas:
Homegrown, dehydrated parsley.
I put labels with the baking directions on top of the jars.
It took one month from start to finish.
Blanket-Stitched Kitchen Towels
The kitchen towels I added blanket-stitch yarn to for Christmas gifts.
My puzzle board.
Coffee Cup Cozie
The pictures third frame
Two Sashay yarn scarves I knitted.
Tee shirt quilt I made for my son.
It’s time to go through your craft items to see what you already have on hand.
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