workshop
Like so many of you out there, I am choosing to give a lot more handmade presents to my kids this year. I consider myself extremely lucky to not have kids that come to me with a list of toys and HUGE expectations for gifts. I’d like to think that some of that luck has to do with my husband and I, but sometimes the powers of peer pressure takes over.
I’m not saying I won’t buy them anything (I can’t put too much pressure on myself!), but everything we do buy will be purposeful…like, the slippers my son is dying to finally receive!
ANYWAY, I will stop being preachy and just show what I have made so far…I feel like I am on track and really excited for my kids to get their handmade loot.
Let’s see here is my list so far:
Sleeping bags for special friends (from Hillary’s pattern, with the zipper omitted)
Superhero (from the Purl Bee rabbit pattern, with modifications of course!)
checker board (from Martha Stewart)
More to come!
November 28th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
This year all Autumn asked for were books, rubber stamps, and a sink to match her hand-me-down play oven. I think it’s great to raise our children to appreciate the small, simple things. Those sleeping bags are a great idea and I think I might make one for my little one’s favorite teddy bear.
November 28th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
So sweet! Good job, mom!
I have your book, who do I send it on to???? It was so well written and lyrical, thank you
November 28th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
superhero dolls! and with their own little sleep sacks–superheros need naps too. great idea and Well done!
November 29th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
As the mom of a 19-month old (and desperately trying to figure out how to “do” Christmas) how do you get started incorporating gratefulness for “small things” in your children? I’m afraid I’m not very good at this myself… I guess it starts with me, eh? I love your homemade gifts!
November 30th, 2007 at 3:01 am
This blog is absolutely wonderful and so are the photographs on the flickr. You are so incredibly talented.
November 30th, 2007 at 11:13 am
I love making gifts for kids more than adults because they seem to appreciate them more.
December 1st, 2007 at 9:16 am
I’ve been lurking on your blog for a while now, but had to come out and tell you how great your gifts look! My girls are 3 1/2 and 2, and we also do primarily handmade things (however, mine are not nearly as clever as your superhero…!) The sleeping bag idea is fantastic. I think DD1’s babydoll will be getting one for Christmas.
By the way, your daughter’s blog is adorable.
Cheers,
~MM
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:14 pm
hi carol! thanks for the link to the purlbee bunny. our budget is calling for a very handmade christmas this year. I love this little bun and it will be perfect for two of the little ones on my “shopping” list!