I found this perfect red leaf this morning on the way to the mailbox and decided that if I could pick up a fully green leaf to scan with it, the resulting scan might be a fun image for my Christmas blog. And I think it is!
I've pretty much reached the conclusion that I won't try to make many handmade gifts this Christmas, but that I will plan to make them for birthdays instead for 2017, at least. Life is not slowing down and I don't really see that happening for the foreseeable future, so I'll simply try to finish up a few handmade things I've started, and go from there. I still love crafting for Christmas and I may make a few simple decor items, but it's very hard to find crafting time right now.
On Rudolph Day we were traveling back from our lakeside getaway (see my regular blog for details) and made a couple of stops. I didn't need to get out of the car for the last one, so I used the time Mr. T was gone to take a look at my Christmas notebook. I'd brought it along with me on our getaway but hadn't had a moment to peruse it. I decided I need to make some simple timelines for the several unfinished gifts. I'll also plan to make a baking list soon and figure out what I am doing for kitchen gifts and maybe choose an ornament or two to make. Keeping it simple and real this year!
Good for you for re-prioritizing to fit your life! It can be so hard to let go of things, even when I know the reality is that I don't have time right now. As I was reading your post I thought of something I need to put off as a BD gift instead of a Christmas gift. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIt IS hard to let go of things, Vicki! So hard. I love making handmade things for Christmas -- love it. It has been a part of my life for many, many years and is part of who I am. But right now, this season -- I just have to scale back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comments and for stopping by to encourage me.
The leaf is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed seeing the leaf. I just had to share it!
DeleteThe leaves are beautiful at this time of year... until a strong Wind blows them all away. :(
ReplyDeleteThe color isn't quite at peak here in our area yet. Today is as warm and sunny as summer. Beautiful!
DeleteI just found this and love it. How pretty. I'll be back soon.
ReplyDeleteValerie,
DeleteSo nice to have you here! Please come and visit any time ... the archives are full of ideas that might interest you.