Sharing the love

Thanks to everyone who recommended Angelina's for hot chocolate. It really was a-mazing. I wanted to buy some hot chocolate but got flustered as they were closing. I ended up with a *large* bag. And also some of their stickers.
So, I bought a few containers at the grocery, and made a paper funnel and...
voila! Hot chocolate for two *
*hopefully you'll still appreciate them even after I've destroyed the mystery with this post.

Holiday Hack #2

First off, if you can afford to buy anything from amazing etsy crafter spinthread you absolutely should. But say that love love this necklace but need a quick and cheap fix.
Grab a thrifted needlework piece (make sure you can bear to part with it) + some double sided interfacing + some pretty fabric for the back side (I used raw silk) + some gold chain. Fuse the needlepoint to the interfacing and then to your backing fabric. Cut out a pretty shape-- it will be nice and stiff and shouldn't fray too much. Go over it with the iron on both sides just to make sure. You can also stitch through it all on (I used my sewing machine) to make it extra secure/ prevent any of the embroidery from coming out. Attach the chain and voila!
You can't tell, but the back is really pretty and bright. * *apologies for the photos-- was in a rush so they're from my phone. Busy doing holiday projects!

Holiday Hacks

Instead of this pretty (but pricey) bauble

Buy these bubbles (for 1/10th the price)


And make this
*thanks to Liz for modeling the results of our craft nights

Fertile

These baby shoes are so sweet. Why am I thinking about these you ask? Well, because in the last week 6 (6!!) friends have told me they are pregnant. I'm a tad fuzzy on the details, but apparently if you want to have a baby all you have to do is spend some quality time with me.... and have unprotected sex....

Red, Red, Red

For Amanda's bday, decided to stick with a theme of her favorite color. I liked the results, and so did she ;)

Gocco for Stress Relief

Whipped up a little birthday package for my sister Jane who loves owls and books. From a library supplier I got supplies so she can keep track of all of her favorites. Since I was in the zone, I made some stationary too. I also masked her name, and ended up with some nice spares.