Although the Christmas tree is droopy, the cookies eaten and the sound of carols drifting back into memory, I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of my handmade Christmas goodies.
I was talking to my mother recently about Christmases growing up and which ones stood out more than others. We eagerly agreed that the one that far topped them all was the year my mother made me a Pippi Longstocking doll and my father built my sister and me a dollhouse modelled after our own home.
Yes that's me - in 1974!
It's no surprise then that as soon as I myself became a mother, I couldn't wait to make my children Christmas gifts as well. It's been a goal of mine every year to make a gift for my girls. The busy-ness of the season doesn't always allow me to do this, however. For example, last year I was so absorbed in creating items for the Boston Handmade Downtown Gallery, the time escaped me. And I'm sure I didn't make anything the year my younger daughter was born. That year is a big fuzzy blur.
Here's a look back at a few of the gifts I have made for my daughters, including this year's creations!
Here's a look back at a few of the gifts I have made for my daughters, including this year's creations!
This year, I pulled out my sewing machine. I love to sew, and don't do it as often as I would like. My girls spend most of their day playing with their dolls, so I thought it was the perfect time to make them some doll clothes. I bought a few patterns off of Etsy, and was on my way!
What a great way to give your children a live of the handmade. Thanks for the inspiration Lynne!
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