54 days of Christmas, FINISHED!

I did it! I have described everything that I have done to prepare for Christmas for the past 54 days (since November 1st)! I am proud of myself for accomplishing a goal. Even though somedays I did nothing Christmas-sy, I still stated that... Merry Christmas to all my faithful followers & readers!



DAY 1: went to a beautiful Christmas Eve service, and R came over to exchange gifts, K & kids also came over to exchange gifts, as did E.
DAY 2: Nothing Christmas-sy today
DAY 3: M brought over our gifts
DAY 4: Wayne took gift to G.
DAY 5: Nothing Christmas-sy today

54 days of Christmas, day 17 and 18

DAY 17: Started quilting T's quilt, Did up our Christmas cards tonight, and bought the stamps for them, this afternoon; whether we can afford it or not.

DAY 18: we were too busy, then way to tired to do anything Christmas-sy today.

54 days of Christmas, day 21

DAY 21: Picked up a pair of gloves and a small bottle of lotion to add to M's gift. Put our Christmas tree up tonight!

54 days of Christmas, day 22

DAY 22: tonight I went through the big Rubbermaid tub of gifts and seperated them out, into gift bags. Each person had a bag and as I chose a gift out to the box, it went into someone's bag. Gifts that I didn't know who to give to were set to the side, until I was done. Whose ever's bag seemed less full than the others, got something from that pile. A also decided that I should give something to S. Maybe I'll make a little something for them... Check out these fun ways to wrap your gifts:

1. CUSTOM gift bag in natural cotton with handstamped text by: palomasnest
2. 10 handmade gift tags / fantasy christmas fairy mermaid art by cckuik by: gjzcck
3. CRANBERRY SNOW - Christmas Gift Box Duo by: NatureInMind
4. Holiday Gift Bag - Holly and Berries - Zippered Pouch by: PinkBunnyPatterns
5. Christmas Gift Bag - Natural Cotton Ticking in Red and White - 6x6.5 - Set of 5 by: CreativeChics
6. Inspire Me Bundle of Christmas Vintage Wrapping Paper Squares by: scrapecochic
7. VINTAGE STYLE VICTORIAN INSPIRED CHRISTMAS SANTA CLAUS SAINT NICK GIFT OF PRICE TAGS by: frenchcountry
8. ETSY HOLIDAY SALE Wrapping Paper 3 Sheets SnowGlobe by: ThePaperAddict

54 days of Christmas, day 23 and 24

DAY 23 & 24: well, we are officially in December now. Christmas is in full swing in the stores and most people's homes. We went to walmart for a couple things today, and I picked up something to add to M.'s gift (even tho we really can't afford it). When we got home, I was wondering what we did with it. It wasn't in the bag, and it wasn't even on the receipt. W gets talking to people and gets the cashier all confused A LOT. somehow she must've thought it was for the woman behind us in the line and didn't ring it in for us... I suppose we'll have to go back and get another...

54 days of Christmas, day 33, 32 & 31

DAY 33, 32, 31: We've had too much life crisis these past few days to even think about Christmas things at the moment...

54 days of Christmas, day 34

DAY 34: Made something of felt, today, to add to R's gift.

54 days of Christmas, day 36

DAY 36: Cut up the fabric I received into ten 4.5 inch squares and started to sew the ocean themed quilt top together. Did all but two rows.
Check out these quilted goodies on etsy:

1. Holiday Cheer Table Runner by: QuiltCupboard
2. Candy Canes Quilted Star Ball Christmas Ornament by: KelseysKorner
3. Vintage Quilt Christmas Stocking by: chadwickcottage57
4. Aunt Grace Christmas Quilt TWIN SIZE by: SFOQuilter

54 days of Christmas, day 37-39

DAY 37: Packaged up C's & P's Christmas parcels that will have to be mailed away around the first of December.

DAY 38: Received the fabric, that I was waiting for, for T's quilt in the mail.

DAY 39: Had too much going on today and never had time to do anything Christmas-y.

54 days of Christmas, day 40

DAY 40: Started to prepare some Christmas packages that will need to be mailed away. Decided on what else to get mom & a little something for S. I would love to finally make a gingerbread house, but don't see the point as I can't actually eat it & it might just end up being a waste of money... I saw a wonderful little pink one on a sign at the Bulk Barn & really loved it...

54 days of Christmas, day 42

DAY 42: 1)Today, I received a bunch of Christmas/winter themed scrapbooking supplies (pictured below) from bluehighways via our private swap on swap-bot. 2) I finished handsewing on the bright yellow trim of "C's" Autumn quilt, so now it is finished!! (pictured below, too). 3) Wayne & I should try to get a good photo of ourselves (either at arms length or with the self timer)this weekend, to add to our Christmas cards. 4) Started cutting out the quilt squares (143 in total @ 4.5" each) for my final Christmas quilt. This one is for "T" and will be ocean themed.

54 days of Christmas

DAY 44: 1)finished a beautiful holiday Blythe dress and listed it on etsy (pictured below), 2)confirmed a swap with LookHappy to receive the felt house ornament in the previous post, 3)listed a bunch of handmade christmas cards on etsy - priced cheap to sell, 4)started hand sewing on the trim to my friend's autumn colored christmas quilt

54 days of Christmas

Day 45: Even thought I didn't have any extra money, I bought an adorable ornament (the one on the far right)to go along with mom's Christmas present; received some fabric squares in the mail, via a swap, for my christmas ocean themed quilt for a friend.
I wish I could hang all of these ornaments on my tree:

1. Whimsical Felt House Ornament by: LookHappy
2. Whimsical Santa with Wand by: CosaBello
3. Gold Metal Dragonfly Ornament by: merritthyde
4. BigSky Christmas Tree Ornament, Suncatcher or Pendant 12 by: BigSky

54 days of Christmas

DAY 48: Worked on a friend's autumn colored quilt (christmas gift), finished the quilting along the width.

DAY 49: Worked on a friend's autumn colored quilt (christmas gift), finished the quilting along the length.

54 days of Christmas

DAY 50: Went through the big rubbermaid tub and made a list of all the gifts I had for certain people. Found out what I actually had and for who & who I needed to still buy for. Final payment, for a Blythe (gift for me from Wayne), was cleared via paypal.


DAY 51: Received vintage Christmas ornaments, in the mail, via a swap on etsy.

54 days of Christmas

DAY 52: bought some Christmas books for little William's gift

54 days of Christmas

DAY 53: I made a list of people to send Christmas cards to, confirmed the swap via swap-bot. Also found this pretty vintage Christmas image that would be nice to use on something...

54 days till Christmas

It is the first of November. I was told that it is 54 days until Christmas. I want to (try) and post something everyday of what I am doing to prepare for Christmas. Be it buying a gift, deciding on what to buy, designing Christmas cards, decorating, baking, etc. This is my goal in updating my blog everyday. I wonder if I can do it?
DAY 54: Today, I set up a swap on swap-bot so that I will receive Christmas scrapbooking supplies, for the Christmas Journal I'm making for Polar (Anita).