Christmas preparations so far
5 hours ago
I love Christmas and the idea of planning and preparing for it all year long! Here's where I'll post recipes, gift and craft ideas, and random thoughts from my Christmas kitchen.
(Pour yourself a cup of Christmas coffee and enjoy!) |
I'll probably use this runner which I sewed in 2009; however .... |
it's barely possible I'll have these placemats finished in time. |
(Image from TipJunkie) |
Pumpkin pie with whipped cream |
Cheesecake (or cheese pie) with whipped cream and a strawberry |
Strawberries |
Cinnamon rolls |
Fried eggs -- sunny side up |
Strawberry frosted doughnut |
Frosted chocolate doughnut with sprinkles |
Assorted popsicles |
Pancakes |
Bacon & eggs |
More popsicles |
Bow-tie tricolor pasta |
Bags of chips |
A closer look at the potato chips |
Peanut butter & jelly on wheat |
Ham & cheese, lettuce & tomato on hamburger buns |
Four slices of pie |
Chocolate cream pie |
Crocheted chocolate sandwich cookies |
A bag full of cookies |
Pie slices in a bakery box |
Toaster pastries |
Ready to give |
Tomatoes in a box |
Tomatoes out of the box |
Lemon meringue pie |
These are the first three Gooseberry books I acquired. The one on the left is a particular favorite because it goes from Harvest right through Christmas and is packed with ideas! |
These larger books have so many of the recipes and craft ideas and they also are filled with gorgeous photos. Here are Books 1 and 3. I also own Book 2 but it was in use on my crafting desk. |
Books 4, 5, and 6 |
Books 7, 8, and 9 |
A few more |
And a few more |
These Gifts for Giving and Merry Mixes cookbooks are filled with great ideas to make for gifts! |
(Image from The Christmas Cloth Store at the Fat Quarter Shop) |
A patchwork-look coaster -- so easy! |
A yo-yo wreath ornament |
A soft fabric tree in a Christmas teacup |
A foldable fabric basket |
(Image from Gooseberry Patch) |
(Photo by Sew4Home) |
A favorite white plastic deer; other items look older but are not. |
This honeycomb paper bell belonged to my grandmother. Paper chain made by my grandkids. |
My hallway ribbon board with part of my collection of vintage Christmas cards. |
Years ago my grandmother tucked a dollar bill in this and tied it to one of my Christmas presents! |
A vintage felt snowman. Notice that his body is in the shape of a snowflake. |
Just a few vintage things on our tree. Several glass balls, a felt elf, a paper light reflector. The beaded icicle is a newer creation by one of my granddaughters. |
On my grandmother's tree, these white reindeer were hung with red satin ribbon. |
From a 1952 magazine. I love giving cookies for gifts! |
The inside of a little vintage card |
Vintage magazine page to accompany an article on cookie recipes. |
Vintage magazine ad for A&P coffee. What beautiful coffee cups! |
A favorite card. Oh, for the good old days! |
Cute card. I seem drawn to cards featuring mailboxes. |
An illustration from a favorite childhood book. |
This card features a snip of real red satin ribbon. |
Notice the fir branches framing this skating scene. |
This vintage ski jump scene is amazing! |
Love the peaceful village all in blue. |
A favorite cookbook growing up. So happy I own a copy now. |
Little square vintage card. |
Another festive mailbox! |
A page from a cookie booklet! |
Christmas Eve service |
From a vintage Christmas postcard. |
Woman's Day cost 7¢ per copy! |
Inside the skating card shown above |
This peaceful village -- love that chimney smoke! -- is a page from a vintage Christmas carol book. |
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