Crochet Border

First time working a crochet border on fabric. I am hooked.  It was made for a friend going through a very difficult time.  A few of us got together and worked on this project.  A friend worked on the fabric and embroidery.  I worked on the border.  I love how it turned out.  A few flaws with my spacing of holes, but all in all for first time it came out beautiful.  The fabric is a linen and the crochet thread a bamboo blend.  Very soft.

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Snowmen!

These little guys are just so cute.  The pattern came from a website called the Dapper Toad.  The ladies in our homeschool group were also making these.  I did the little one with the red scarf and Little Bit whipped out the other three.  The one on the right is her pom pom snowman.

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Little Bit Creations

It does seem that Little Bit got more done this year than me.  These are felt ornaments she whipped up on her own with no help from me.  

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Jellyfish Ornaments

What tree is complete unless you have crocheted jellyfish ornaments by Little Bit!  Very cute.  A pattern found on Ravelry.

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Sweaters

Not sure if I have ever posted my little knitted sweaters, Little Bit decided they needed to be in the photo shoot today since they are knitted.  Very precious to me.  There is a second white one somewhere.  One for each of us.  I plan on making up more individualized ones as well, that the kids will take to their own trees someday.

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Socks!

After finding the beautiful crochet blog 

Le monde de Sucrette

I went on a sock frenzy.  They are super cute, quick to whip out and look great on our tree!  Another favorite of mine and there will be more to come of these little guys.  

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Gingerbread Man

Another Little Bit pattern.  This she drew on paper first, then transferred to her new birthday felt.  This little gingerbread man was a Christmas present for her brother.  He got a real kick out the Gingerbread Man stories we read again this year, so she surprised him with his very own.  It also got packed up today.  Next year, he will join us as we read our favorite stories again.

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Santa 1 and Santa 2

This is Little Bit's pattern.  She designed herself and made Santa for her and her little brother.  Very sweet.  They are too funny.  The funniest part was watching her crochet along and writing down measurements and notes.  She was designing her own pattern at age 9.  Wild.......  

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My Favorite

I think my favorite holiday addition this year were the elves...... They are just so precious and added so much fun to our home each day hiding and finding them.  It is sad to pack them up but will be a real treat when we unpack them next year.  This pattern is The Tiny Elf by Spud and Chloe.  Google it to make one yourself.

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Last Photo Shoot

All the new holiday decorations are getting one last photo shoot before being packed away for the year.  Today we are taking down Christmas........so sad, this year seemed to be extra fun since the whole family was crafting up a storm, even the oldest!

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Frosty's Cousin

Last year I made a snowman "Frosty".  It's from a pattern found online.  I believe it's a lion brand pattern.  He was given away in a gift exchange by the kids.  This year "Frosty's" cousin has come to live with us.  Welcome!

Sneaky Elves

Our little sneaky elves have been up to no good the last few days. One morning we found they had gotten a game out and were playing. Then unfortunately they caught Little Bit's cold and were found tucked in with supplies. Yesterday we found them trying on Ashley's earrings. They are obviously on the mend since they've now been caught trying to make cookies. Wonder what will be next.

Tree is up

Good job on the tree guys.

Baking Fun

Cutest holiday bakers ever.

Little Boy crafting

Little Boy joining in on some ornament making fun.

Ornaments

Little Bit's homemade ornaments made of felt. You go girl!

Jewelry Bags

As my oldest makes earrings for sale and gifting a need for cute bags arose. When buying them already made the cost added up quick. Me being always thrifty decided to make my own. A complete knock off and these even have some sequins. Fabulous!! Little does she know I made her some cute hot pink ones for Xmas!!

Holiday Tote

Every knitter needs a holiday tote to carry around their holiday knitting projects. When I finally got Little Bit off my sewing machine I made myself one. I hadn't done any appliqué work in about 7 years so it took a little practice to get in the swing of things. I later boxed the corners of the bag for a more finished look. I love it!

Little Bit's Santa

Little Bit designed and crocheted her own Santa. She wrote down her pattern and made a second one for her brother. Very cute.

Wreath

The kids and I bought and decorated a new wreath for the door. Complete with candies, birds, and shells!

Finished Advent

Advent is done.  The kids used puffy paints and wrote in the numbers.  They also made
the little cards with strings for the pockets.  Such good helpers.

Freddy and Eddy

The kids decided we needed two elves in our home. One for each of them. I whipped out another one, this time using a dark green and red instead of the light green. As the kids did their schoolwork this morning the elves sat and watched. Their names are Freddy and Eddy.

Elf on a Shelf

We have decided to try Elf on a Shelf in our home this year.  We are borrowing the book from a friend and will probably create our own magical story to go with our elf.  The original story seems a tad creepy, definitely needs a tad of altering.  Instead of buying the one from the store I decided to save costs and make my own.  I googled many an elf pattern and picked this one.  It's the Tiny Elf pattern by Susan
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for
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&
Chloë
.  I think it turned out great!  I am excited for the kids to wake up tomorrow and find it.  They haven't seen it yet.  Right now he's tucked in on a shelf hanging out next to a bowl of shells, perfect for an Island Elf.  Tomorrow we will pick a name for him. 

Advent Calendar

The beginnings our new advent calendar. All Xmas fabrics from our stash.

More bag photos

Messenger Bag

Here is Little Bit's new messenger bag. She whipped this up for herself today with a hint of help from me. It came out fabulous!

Rainbow Baby

A little dolly made for a little cutie we know.  It's for Christmas.  I made it using a pattern from Jean Greenhowe's webiste:     www.jeangreenhowe.com      It turned out so cute I am going to whip out another one.  

 

 

 

 

Owlet

Here is the finished owl set.  Included is little gift for the little girlie.  My kiddos love the stuffed owl and think it is perfect for her.

 

 

Owl Hat

Here is the hat in action.  Complete with little one eating snow and all.  How cute!