Lightbulb Snowmen Ornaments

Every year I make a few handmade ornaments for my tree. Last year I found a site that had light bulb ornaments. As usual I ran out of time. This year Carrie at brinoahslittleworld.blogspot.com had a post about light bulbs ornaments. They were just so cute, I had to give them a try this year. I went to the dollar store and bought a 4 pack of light bulbs. (I since have bought a few more packs).
I made a few different kind of ornaments. For the first ornaments I used fabric I had at home. Then Friday I went and bought some red, brown and tan felt. I also bought a package of bells for the tips of their hats.

These are my favorites, so far. I am working on a few others. I just need more red felt for their hats. Now, I just have to put up the Christmas tree! I am anxious to see how they are going to look. Thanks Carrie, for reminding me to make these! Yours were just so cute, I had to give them a try.

Stepping into Christmas

Saturday, I decided to decorate our mantle. Even though I did want to hold off until I could do everything all at once. I bought a few bunches of Christmas greenery and a garland at Jo Ann's on Friday. Everything was 60% off. I am not that big on Christmas decorating. I hate taking it down later!!! I just put up a few things. I love a nice tree and lots of poinsettias and mini twinkle lights. Oh, snow outside is a must. After Christmas the temperatures can rise into the 80's, but I love a white Christmas.

The little bird stays up all year. He looks happy to have a new resting place.

The glass jars have candles in them. They are light once in a while. They look pretty at night when the lights are low.

Ready and Waiting

I did not intend for this Christmas to be all about snowmen, but it seems that the house will be full of them this season. These little guys are all glittered up and waiting to see what will happen to them in the next few days. I hope they are patient because I have quite a lot to do this weekend.

What was I Thinking!

Last night I decided to take a look at all the little crafty things I bought over the past few weeks. This is just a sampling. To say the least, I was surprised at how much there is. I have set a deadline of December 14 for all crafts to be finished! I want to put up two trees this year, at least that is my intention. I want to make as many ornaments as possible. So as I write this I will have 11 days to be creative.

Right now I have household things to do. Then it is off to get food for supper, laundry, dishes, iron a few clothes, make the supper, more dishes, fold the laundry!!!! The glamorous life!

New Season New Banner

Over the weekend I bought a little machine that cuts out the cutest images. It is called the CRICUT. I saw it on an infomercial over the summer. It was half off over at Michael's so I decided it was time to buy. Of course I had buyer's remorse when I got home. It is not cheap.

But once I opened it and my daughter figured out how to use it, I was hooked. We spent most of Sunday afternoon cutting out all types of images.

The little reindeer is so adorable. The snowflakes are, well snowflakes. Who doesn't like a little snowflake now and then? I like paper snowflakes over the frozen kind that accumulate in the yard. We will get a snow storm soon enough.

How about this little piece of greenery? It can also cut out letters faster than I can type the word letters. I see a lot of banners in my future!

Countdown

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. It is so nice to have a long weekend. I did not go shopping at 5 AM on Friday. I am not a morning person! I made a few of these countdown to Christmas chalkboards last week before my attention turned to Thanksgiving dinner. I like the idea of putting them on an easel. That way they can go on a desk, the counter or even a night stand. I think kids would like to keep track of how many days until Santa arrives. For me, I can not believe it is already 24 days.

This is the first one I made. After making the other two, this chalkboard needs a little more do- dads added to it! This always happens to me. It will be "do-dadded up" by tonight. Then I must give them out before the end of the week. Let the countdown begin!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I made a few pumpkin breads to give to my friends. I wish I could give one to each and everyone of you to have with your Thanksgiving meal. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Enjoy the long weekend! See you all on Monday.