We'll see how I do, but if all goes according to plan (an uncommon experience, I'll admit), I'll see you here in the Christmas kitchen every day in the merry, magnificent month of December!
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.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Starting tomorrow in the Christmas kitchen ...
We'll see how I do, but if all goes according to plan (an uncommon experience, I'll admit), I'll see you here in the Christmas kitchen every day in the merry, magnificent month of December!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Tentative Christmas Baking List for 2013
I've been looking over my Christmas lists and have made a short tentative baking list. I'm sure it will be subject to change, but it's a place to start!
For cookies:
PepparkakorSacher Torte Cookies
Whipped Shortbread
Eggnog Logs
Date Casserole Cookies
Almond Raspberry Thumbprints
Gingersnaps
Holiday Melting Moments
For candy:
Heavenly DelightSnowflake Fudge
Other kitchen gifts:
Cinnamon PretzelsPride of Iowa Cookies
Hot Cocoa Mix
Friday, November 08, 2013
Felt tea wallets -- a sweet stocking stuffer
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A fall themed tea wallet |
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Inside of tea wallet |
I've made a number of these for gifts since my daughter made one for me several years ago.
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The tea wallet Carrie made for me. Mine has one side for tea bags and the other for index cards. |
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A Christmas tea wallet |
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On the inside |
Since all of the sewing on these is done by hand, this is a nice little project to carry with you and work on when you have a spare minute. These make a great stocking stuffer or just a fun small gift to share with friends. Have fun with this idea!
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Gearing up for Christmas crafting
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Some previous Christmas crafting -- tea wallet |
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Inside of tea wallet |
Last Sunday we made a quick run to our nearest Jo-Ann Fabrics for felt squares in hard-to-find colors. This morning, Mr. T had to go to Lowe's so he left me off at the Walmart in that town, which still has fabric, and I bought fabric for four of my handcrafted gifts. Now it's all washed, dried, and ready to go. It feels great to be ready to start.
I've actually completed one gift prior to this, with another one nearly finished. And I've started on a small order of felt food which was "commissioned" as a Christmas gift for a friend's little girl.
Now that my fabrics are ready, I need to pick another project to start for when the felt food is completed. My goal is to have completed all of the handmade gifts by early December ... and for once, it might actually happen!