Getting in Some Last Minute Sewing!

The last week has been busy with Christmas preparations.
Sunday my husband got the idea to make gingerbread cookies resembling our small stuffed buffalo (who is more like a child than a toy...sad I know). He came up with the plan and they turned out awesome! We'll be bringing them with us to share with family over the next couple days.

Here's a better picture of Burnie so you can make a comparison.
The buffalo in the middle was a gift for a friend's little guy (he loves e-e), and his other friend Squeaky bear.

Tomorrow I have to make up another batch of hot chocolate on a stick. Family found out about it and now everyone wants some lol. Fortunately it's really easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time.

Today I spent most of the day working on the quilt that my sister's and I are giving my mom. I got all the squares done and should be able to finish the top tomorrow. I just have to sew them together and add the border. I'll probably wrap it up like that so mom can see what she's getting, and then I'll finish it up after Christmas. The border will be the same as the dark fabric with the flowers.

After the holidays it looks like I'm going to be busy. I'll have at least 2 quilt projects (my first paid ones!) One for another sister and one for a friend. In addition to that two of my coworkers/friends just got engaged and they've asked me to do their wedding invitations. I'm really excited about that one. Needless to say things could get hectic, but I'm looking forward to it.

If I'm not back before Friday I hope everyone has a safe and fantabulous Christmas!! Happy Holidays.

All kinds of cozies!!!

Tonight I finished off coffee cozies for a few of my coworkers. They're really easy to make and they look awesome. I can't tell you how many compliments I've gotten on the one I made for myself. You can find the pattern over at House on Hill Road.

Only two more days of school until Christmas break. We aren't doing anything special, but I will definitely enjoy the two weeks off. For now I'm off to relax with my man and watch some tv.

It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas

This weekend was spent in Christmas mode. Although my house isn't as holiday-ish as it has been in the past it is looking pretty good. We bought a new, smaller, prelit tree which I am very happy about. Our old tree was given to my husband by my grandparents. It's a very nice tree but its much too big for our house. Not to mention that its not prelit and we have to put each branch in individually. Needless to say setup with the new tree was much faster. (Although my arms still look like we own a cat).


I made 90% of our decorations this year as well. I still need to put on some of our old/keepsake ornaments but our tree looks good. I can't put the angel on however because she won't stay on top of the tree. So she's been relegated to the top of the drink cabinet.
The garland is hung up as are the stockings, and my hallmark singing snowmen/penguins are out.


Things are looking Christmasy...although I could do without the minus 30 degree celcius....its supposed to warm up later this week though so I guess I shouldn't complain.

The in laws came over for dinner tonight. Spaghetti and Chocolate cobbler mmmm.... I found the cobbler recipe on Lolly Chops. I'm going to give it as my final gift to my secret Santa and of course I had to try it out first. It's definitely a good gift lol.

My 30th birthday is tomorrow....at 12:06 to be exact lol. My mother in law crocheted me an afghan, some slippers and a bag. They're pretty awesome and I'm enjoyging cuddling on the couch with my new blanket.


Well, I'm off to enjoy my last evening as a twenty something year old lol.

Hot Chocolate....on a Stick!

This evening I spent my time making my second small gift for my secret santa at work. This week I decided to make hot chocolate on a stick as shown on Giver's log. It was super easy to make, and started with melting some chocolate.
And after stirring in the cocoa (I used the ready made Cadbury powder for mine) I poured them into the moulds.

Once the sticks are in and they've hardened I then unmoulded them and dipped them in white chocolate.

Finally, I just had to add some pretty packaging.


I'm also giving a few of these to each of my student teachers as a going away gift. I'm currently enjoying one now and they are fabulous. You mix one into a cup of warm milk and mmmmmm....


I've also been busy making paper ornaments for my Christmas tree. I do have pictures to post....but I really need to get to bed so those will have to wait lol. Good night!