I was talking myself into a bad attitude this morning - - lamenting that I have done nothing for Christmas this year - my decorations only got half done and shopping got pushed to the back burner.
But when I started writing this post, I realized that I actually have had a great December full of Christmas-y moments!
I participated in Val's Annual Christmas Ornament Swap (check out her swap blog here: Yarnigras Swapper Spot ) and the theme was "A Woodland / Traditional Christmas". I was stumped at first, then found my inspiration on Pinterest for these champagne cork toadstools (and yes, I had to drink quite a bit of champagne!)
The swap is 5 for 5 - - you make 5 ornaments and you get 5 ornaments in return (I packaged mine as sets of two)
The ornaments I received were incrediby beautiful, using so many different craft techniques!
I got together with my mom for some girl time and handmade gifts.......
Made some candy to give to friends and neighbors......
And even took in a musical (cannot recommend this enough!)
Writing this has put me in the holiday spirit - - I am looking forward to spending time with my family on Christmas Eve for the first time in 10 years (we are usually out of town). So there IS reason to be in holly, jolly mood!
Merry, Merry Christmas!!
