First things first - this is post number 100!  And what better way to celebrate than with a little giveaway.  Leave a comment and I will draw a name on January 3rd.  What will you get?  I don't know yet, but I promise it'll be good.

OK - back to the gifts....

Five, part two
Freezer paper stencils for my nephews and Heather.  The number idea stolen from Meg who stole it from someone else.

for Finn

for Ian and for Miles

for Evan

for Heather

Five, part three
Applique t-shirts for my nephews and Heather

for Evan

for Ian (the tractor idea shamelessly pilfered from Stephanie)

for Finn

for Miles

for Heather

Aprons

for my mother-in-law

for Heather

for my mom

for Georgia

Ironically, Rosanna's apron was the first one I made - back in October - and I seem to be missing that photo.  Ugh!  If I find it, I will add it later.  Seriously, there really were five.

By Jane and Kate for their cousins

for Finn

for Evan

for Miles

for Ian

Technical assistance (scanning, printing, ironing the transfers) by Mom.

Bird Shirts

for Heather

for Rosanna

for Georgia

Flapper hats (pattern by the talented Sarah here) and felt flower pins (pattern here) for Jane's teachers.

Patchwork belt for Heather

Just a quick hello to say Merry Christmas to all of you.  Hope you have a great holiday with family and friends.  I am still wrapping and crafting, but will be back sometime next week with all the secret gifts I gave.  Thanks so much for all the inspiration and support you have given me - I am constantly amazed with what I learn from all of you.  Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

In an effort to keep the girls busy so I could get some stuff done, I set them up with some of their own crafts today.  This one was a big hit at the Brownies meeting a couple of weeks ago, so I pulled out the leftovers and Jane showed Kate what to do.

What you need:  styrofoam craft balls, fabric scraps (cut into strips), straight pins, sequins and ribbon.

You start by wrapping the fabric around the ball and securing it by pushing a pin through a sequin.  Jane did this with no problem.  Kate need some help wrapping the fabric.

When one fabric strip is finished, start using another one and wrap in the opposite direction.  My girls like the sparkles so the more sequins, the better!  When you've covered the ball and are finished embellishing, add a ribbon to hang it.

The best part?  My plan worked - the girls were busy for at least an hour.  And I only had to add the ribbon. The rest they did on their own!  Jane even went back later and came up with this "doll."

Pretty great, huh?

As for me, I am still crafting.  And cleaning.  Then crafting some more.  With a little shopping thrown in to spice it up.  The to do list is long, so I am going to take a little blogging break.  See you all in a couple of days!