Cross Stitched Bookmarks
I came across a kit to make a bookmark a month. I'm trying to stretch it out a bit and get multiple months for some. I'm working on finishing up a few more (okay, 4) for my mom, sisters, and mother/sister-in-law along with my aunt. I've finished 6 but only through of taking pictures of these 2.
Stuffed Bear
As is tradition, new nieces and nephews get a little stuffed bear for their First Christmas. There were 2 new nephews this year which meant 2 bears. Unfortunately I only took pictures of one. With one nephew it was the 4th bear in the family so he got a necktie. The other nephew is the first in his family so he got the standard bear. Imagine this one without the necktie.
Art Smock
When asked what my nephew Walden could use for Christmas, my sister suggested a smock when he paints or something else messy. I found a tutorial and it sounded easy, but the measurements didn't make sense to me. It turned out a little big, but he'll grow into it. I used diaper covering material, bias tape and some velcro.
Dipped Marshmallows
I ended up taking a personal day a few weeks back for a Dr. Appointment and had some free time left so I thought I'd try making dipped marshmallows. I used melted chocolate and vanilla to dip them in and then added a topping when they were still melty. I used rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed cookie and mini chocolate chips. I was happy with how they turned out and they seemed to go over well. Especially with the nieces and nephews.
Now I'm in the rush of finishing baby things. My sister is due 3 weeks after me. I have a cross stitch done for their baby (just missing the name and other info), working on a blanket for a future nephew (I have 2 niece ones in the waiting). Also trying to finish a blanket and cross stitch for our baby along with possibly a quilt. The next 11 weeks are going to be busy for sure!
