(Linda with awesome winter decor, just battery operated lights and some cool branches from Michael’s that she chopped up)
My friends and I do a Christmas Craft Day every year. It started off just as a day to put together Christmas cards and bake cookies but quickly evolved to crafts of all sorts. You can see the awesomeness from last year here. This year there was an outcry that we needed more than just one day so we’ve planned a few. So here’s what we made at our first Christmas Craft Day of the year.
My sister made these darling shirts for the naughty girls out of ribbon. She made some similar turkey ones for Thanksgiving that she liked so much she did this. We sewed these one and she glued the turkey ones and says she much prefers the glue style.
Our cute exchange student friends Seema and Lamia made a ton, and by a ton I mean a gazillian gift tags. They were so cute.
A few of us made wreaths. This one by Leah was made with real clippings, like from the yard, and a wire. Awesome right?!
There was knitting and crocheting (I think there was both). After Heidi whipped out a wreath she worked on her family stockings.
Laurel, host mama of exchange student Seema made 5 super adorable stockings. Here’s Seema holding the one that was created for her.
I made a few ornaments that are going on a wreath and helped friends with sewing stuff. But my wreath isn’t quite done so this is all you get for now. I had crazy mod podge fingers after finishing the ornaments.
And my ultimate favorite part of the day was that everyone showed up with a giant box of craft crap. It was awesome.
Heidi says
:) I think I’m definitely going to come for a bit on Saturday.
Also, I don’t remember you taking that picture. A true candid.
Heidi says
AND I think we should do these throughout the year.
marissa says
yes we definitely need to
Renee@LivingLaughingLoving says
What fun!!! Looks like a great time and what crafty ladies!!
rebekahdawn says
How fun! I wish I had friends nearby that loved to craft.
Heather @CommonplaceBeauty says
adorable Christmas tree shirt! What a clever idea. And I love the monkey stockings! So cute!! Visiting from Tip Junkie :-)
Erin O'Riordan says
The monkey stocking is really fun.
trophyw.blogspot.com says
So fun! Crafting w/ a bunch of good friends is my fav.
sstone says
What a very very fun idea! I love that you all did different things. You guys made some fantastic items.
Shiloh
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Tamera Beardsley says
Marissa your blog is so lovely, thanks much for visiting mine !
Jill says
This looks like such a fun idea! So much awesome Christmas craftiness! I think I might have to steal this idea!
The Hills Family says
Such a cute idea! And Thanks for sharing on Six Sister’s Stuff on Strut your stuff!
We hope to see you there again!
Sincerely,
Kristen – One of the sisters
TSWL says
That really looks so much fun! Crafting with friends is really great! thanks for sharing…
we hope to see you again next week. have a fab weekend!
Hugs,
Lelanie
P.S. make sure to check about our upcoming contest and giveaway!
http://www.to-sew-with-love.com
Lori says
Looks like great fun! So glad you linked up to 25 Days of Christmas so I could find you…I’m a new follower. Stop by and visit and follow too if you like. Warm wishes