I told you I was busy this month with crafts, decorating the house and just in general being internet lazy (except for twitter, which I think I OD’d on at times…but I digress).  So, here’s some pictures of the decorations I was working on…you’ll have to wait to see the sewing I did for my girls 😉

First item on this list is not actually something I made this year, I made it last year…but I’m proud of it so I’m showing it off again.  It’s my tree topper.  The ribbons went down the tree and wove through he branches and ornaments (will be shown later).

Next is my forest.  I previewed it a couple months ago when I had my first two completed, but I expanded on it…I actually made several more than the forest seen here, but they were given away (to my Mom and Archie took 2 to work)…I apologize for the cruddy picture. My camera did not like the forest and I failed all season to get good pictures of it at all.

Then a series of dirt cheap decorations that were my absolute favorite for the year! Seriously, everything you’re about to see was $5 or under to create…

First, my wreath. All supplies bought at the dollar store. Total cost: $5 (4 rolls of ribbon, 1 styrofoam wreath).

Next, my garland.  Six pieces of felt and sewing thread…total cost: about $1.50

Nothing more than a simple pleasure.  Metal bowl I already had, filled w/ dollar store ornaments, about 3 tubes. Total cost: $3

My snow, one of my absolute favorite parts of my decorations. Realy made it feel festive for a simple decoration. Sparkle felt glued onto cardstock and stuck on my shelves. Total cost: approx. $5

And another super simple one that was just about my favorite besides the snow. Simple dollar store ribbon with bells tied on put on the curtain rod I usually have my quilt on. Total cost: $2.50

And those are my crafts from around the house.  Part of what kept me so busy at home!!  I was very happy to actually HAVE Christmas decorations this year…and all better that I made them myself…and for cheap! 

Now that those, and the Christmas presents (to be shown later) are done…I’m working on something for myself.  Something I’ve been wanting to make for many many many years…but I’ll share that later!

Coming soon, a giveaway to help with your New Years resolutions! I just got it via FedEx today and hope to have it posted up over the weekend once I’ve had a chance to look it over!!