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holiday ideas- ornaments and handmade gifts from the archives

2010 December 16
by 5 Orange Potatoes

Pulled from the archives-

fabric pom poms- for making presents pretty.

For the men in your life- fabric pine sachet

 

Bean bag buddies for the kids-

Gremlin softy for the kids-

A simple cozy shawl- to keep everyone warm for the winter.

Cinnamon-applesauce ornaments- for tree decorating, store in an airtight container and the smell will last for years.

Wool roving kitty jingle toys- don’t forget the pets.

 

 Star ornaments- for a bunch of color on the tree.

Homemade granola- great gift for the belly.

Enjoy!

 ”That’s all.”

9 Responses
  1. December 31, 2010

    Happy New Year!
    I have a blog award for you over at my blog.
    http://homeschooljournal-bergblog.blogspot.com/

  2. December 31, 2010

    Lisa, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    PS You have little blog award here:
    http://leptir-mojpribor.blogspot.com/2010/12/award-your-blog-is-fabulous.html

  3. December 29, 2010

    Are your ornaments (technically) edible? We were getting ready to do them, but when Rowan insisted he was going to taste the dough (which included glue!), we made cookies instead! I so need a recipe that could be tasted by my spicy 4-yr-old.

  4. December 20, 2010

    The bean bag bunnies are real cute. cheers from New Zealand , Marie

  5. December 19, 2010

    thank you for these! we had such fun making the cinnamon ornaments!!! and i just LOVE those moon pillows – what a great idea for all those grey sweaters i have! : )

  6. December 19, 2010

    Oh so many ideas, so little time to learn how to make any of it!

    Your photos always make everything look that much nicer :) . Remembering your ornaments and cozy shawl from last Christmas when we were battling the flu. My how things change.

  7. December 18, 2010

    What wonderful ideas. I am gonna add a few of these to my to-do with the family.

  8. December 17, 2010

    Lisa! WE LOVE OUR SWEET DEER!!!!

    And YAY– YOU are featured on the front page of etsy right now:)!!!!!

  9. December 17, 2010

    Great ideas! I mixed up some cinnamon applesauce dough for ornaments just yesterday! I love the way you strung yours with beads… Happy crafting!

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