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 6 and 7

DAY 6: Nothing Christmas-y happening today, I have a couple other projects that I need to finish up.

DAY 7: bought a large pot roast to have for Christmas dinner. We didn't go for a turkey - they are just too expensive; plus the pot roast will be so yummy cooked in my football crock pot!

54 days of Christmas, day 8 and 9

DAY 8: Finished wrapping up M & R's presents, Received a card from J.P.

DAY 9: We were given a bunch of food for Christmas, to help make the seasom better for us. Received a card from J.T.

54 days of Christmas, day 11 and 10

DAY 10: got M's present wrapped & picked up something for R at a thrift store.

DAY 11: mailed off a Christmas card and felt house to S.

Some last minute gift ideas:

1. Victoria Grey Ribbed Knit Spats Leg warmers Steampunk by: KnitLush
2. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - vegan soap by: DirtyAssSoaps
3. Felt Moustache Ipod/Blackberry Curve Case by: NORMandLOU
4. Vintage inspired,Soft Blue Babydoll and Bloomers Set..... Last One in this color by: intima
5. Little Dandelions Purse by: EightSeasons
6. Medium Aqua Octopus by: trulyoutrageous
7. Rustic Wood Candle Holders Set of Six, Gift Boxed by: thelogbasket
8. Fingerless Mittens Gloves Free Shipping by: ShelbyRose
9. Postcard pack - 6 cards with white pearlised envelopes - Pearl by: Purrr
10. Crown Jewel - Vintage Swarovski Ruby Red Crystal Earrings by: ShySiren
11.Snow Bear - 8.5 x 11 inch Print by: alittlestranger
12. SALE Retro Apron by: PaulaAndErika

days 12, 13, and 14

DAY 12: Made 3 felt house ornaments (3x5") to give to R, M & S, while watching "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation": always hilarious!


DAY 13: mailed off our Christmas cards today

DAY 14: nothing Christmassy today...

54 days of Christmas, day 15 and 16

DAY 15: Started to wrap Christmas gifts tonight.

DAY 16: Finished wrapping the presents this afternoon; made a dotee doll to give to S., did a bit of sewing on T's quilt (it seems like this one is taking forever!)

Check out these Christmas-Inspired etsy finds:

1. Coda wrap dress- chocolate by: NataJane
2. Penguin Cup/8oz by: miekongo
3. LaLa Bloom --- Super Glam Lip Jam --- super shine and color --- Natural Gloss in Red Raspberry by: LaLaBloom
4. 1980's Vintage Stiletto Heals in Metallic Gold for New Year's Eve by: Melindamilkshake
5. Forest Green Jewel-Cut Shape Hemp/Cotton Bag by: tippythai
6. Cinnamon Spice Earrings Jewellery by: PotatoFace
7. Plaid wool dress with cuffed sleeves and cowl - s/m y: tangente
8. Haute Couture Pin up Girl with Happy Legs red dress Postcard set of 8 by: elainebiss

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 19

DAY 19: Today I was able to mail away two Christmas parcels (the quilts I made). I still have to finish the third... Bought a yummy box of Belgian chocolates shaped like seahorses and seashells to give to G. I need to clearcoat M's painting.

54 days of Christmas, day 20

DAY 20: I made a felt house ornament, as an extra, to add to a swap I'm doing with Robin. Watched "Christmas Vacation" tonight. So funny!

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...