A very handmade Christmas

This year, we decided to give handmade gifts to all of the people on our Christmas list. Last year we did some handmade gifts, but this year we went all out! I got pictures of most of them, or at least examples of things we did.

First up, notecards, made from store-bought plain cards, and scraps of paper from this initiative by the Columbus Museum of Art. I am not a scrapbooking guru but I was pleased with how these turned out!


Washcloths. I learned to knit earlier this year and have really fallen in love with it. I picked up a bunch of cotton yarn and knitted about 7-8 of these. I found a nice Chinese Waves pattern at which I became very adept.


Chocolate peppermint bark. I don't have a finished product photo but I do have this lovely action shot. Christian and Corinne made up a TON of bark to give to family, friends, and special people in our lives. Corinne was very excited about chocolate and doesn't understand about secrets or surprises, so many recipients heard all about the bark long before they received and opened their package!


Rice heat therapy bag. I made this for my grandmother using my new sewing machine. I think I might make a couple small ones to put in my pockets to warm my hands on frosty mornings!


I made a tutu for Corinne that she seems to really enjoy. I need to do some adjustments to it (the tulle doesn't stay as tight on the waistband as I'd like) but she doesn't seem to mind.


A friend dyed some gorgeous playsilks for us to give to Corinne. So far, they have been blankets, carriers, and superhero capes. They are so great for imaginative play. And Corinne has PLENTY of imagination!


Not pictured because I just wasn't thinking:
- Apple butter
- Magnetic photo tiles like these. Christian made them!

I loved making these gifts this year, even though it got a little stressful as the holidays approached and I ran out of time. Next year, I will plan ahead a bit more (hopefully) and be ready!