Spoiler Alert: Christmas Gifts

Okay, if you are related to me and don't want to know what you could possibly be getting for Christmas, stop reading now...

I tried to economize this year and make a lot of presents myself. However, I wasn't able to start until December 20th, so it's lucky that anyone is getting anything at all. It's been a busy couple of days, but all presents are now finished, wrapped, and waiting under the tree. Except for the cats of course. Verdict is still out on whether they will get anything for Christmas (bad cats).

Hand-sewn shopping bags from a pattern in The Craftster's Companion. I used all materials from my stash. Vintage sheets and old curtain fabric. I even had matching thread. I embroidered the words..."save a bag...save a planet" on each one. Nice and vague I think!

They even fit into their own little self-contained pocket.

I also made a bunch of these coffee cozies to give away. Teacher, coach, piano teacher, and maybe a few family members each get one. I got cups from Tim Hortons and put a gift certificate inside each one. Tim Hortons is not my favourite coffee, but it is probably considered our National Beverage, so that's what everyone gets. 

Miss Lizzie got into the spirit too. These little boxes contain her handmade offering. She chose the packaging herself and paid for everything too! Red for girls and green for boys. She felt it was important that everyone also get a candy cane. She knows it's all in the details.

And inside...little snow people. She made one for everyone in our family and they are all personalized with details specific to each person. She's my girl!

Now all that's left is to clean up and go shopping for Christmas brunch supplies. Oh and embroider those napkins so they match my holiday table (even I think that's crazy).

Honestly, Boxing Day I'm doing NOTHING, except curl up with a good book and probably lots of coffee.