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Handmade Holiday Decorations

Are you all going to kill me if I start talking about getting ready for Christmas? (I mean, I’m kind of annoying myself!). I swear I used to be one of those people who rolled my eyes if I heard Christmas carols before December 1. And it’s not even Halloween.

But this year is different. Last year, I pretty much let Christmas slip by with very little handmade goodness, and I made a pact with myself to not let it happen again. Now that I’m pregnant and really trying to reduce stress in my life, I have to work ahead.

So, Christmas talk it is.

Here’s my plan:

  1. Make bunting (yes, more bunting!) that says “CHERISH.” I think I’m going to mimic this bunting (different fabrics, same color for every letter).
  2. I’m going to quilt a table runner (yes, more quilts!). We’re going to keep the centerpiece simple by filling a glass vase with cheap, colored Christmas ornaments.
  3. I’m going to wrap red ribbon around the columns outside our house.
  4. I’m going to make a holiday countdown calendar like this one.
  5. We’re going to a tree farm to cut down our own Christmas tree. I have no idea what we’re going to decorate it with. Maybe origami cranes?
  6. As for the tree skirt, I am not going to make it. I had ambitious plans last year, but I am not a big fan of sewing in circles. I found a cute oilcloth one on Etsy and thought about buying it or cutting out my own (no hem required!), but I need to conserve money and energy. So we’ll just put down a blanket or something. My plan is to buy all my presents in November, so hopefully I can wrap them and have them under the tree by the time we get the tree up!

I’m excited!

Care to share your holiday decorating plans for this year?

6 Comments

  • Lexie

    I actually thought about listening to Christmas music yesterday. I am never this excited for the holidays, but with my baby due mid-December, I can't help but feel like if there is snow on the ground and a tree in our home, our baby will be here soon.

  • amber

    actually, as soon as the leaves start changing,i cant stop my brain from thinking of the holidays! and last year, we did a complete handmade holiday, starting with winter solstice. this year, i hope to document a little more of my holiday goodness….

  • cecile

    Have you considered using a "living christmas tree" ? I mean, in my house, we use the same tree every year. It stays one month in a big pot inside the house (don't forget to water it !). Then, it goes back in the garden.

    It's a little hard work, but I do think it's worth it !

    It always make me sad to see dead christmas tree on the street in january…

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