My girls are crafters and artists. There is no longer any doubt. For the past week they have been working madly creating gifts for their friends.
They started with three little softies.
A tree for one friend. Finally that huge box of buttons I have has come to good use.
A candy cane for another. We decided that the wonky stitches were part of its charm.
And a softie gift box for a third. This photo doesn't really show it very well, but I love the little face!
They even created their own gift tags. DD#1 did the drawing, DD#2 added the color.
My girls complained that the softies weren't enough. They needed more ideas. I couldn't resist. I went to the closet and pulled out a Christmas gift I had planned on giving to DD#2, Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts. They found just the thing in its pages. The next day I was off in search of Moleskines, and that night they made these sweet little journals. Now I want one. If I'm a good little girl, maybe they'll stuff one in my stocking.
They didn't forget their momma. They made these cute little stars from some old sweaters that we felted. They hung five of them in a row between the kitchen and living room.
Those girls have some wicked talent..wonder where it came from? :-) That is such a fun book. Birds are on my list for after the holiday rush.
Posted by: Susan | December 21, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Oh, these are all awesome! What talent! I'm so envious. I love the wonky stitches on the candy cane. It reminds me of Doctor Seuss! I was going to ask where you bought the gift tags! Your daughter is very talented. I would love to buy some of those! Everything is so festive!
Posted by: Debbie | December 21, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Yes, I would agree....'craftiness' is a genetic trait. I'm a third generation craftster myself but, unfortunately, the genes were passed down to only one daughter rather than two...LOL
CUTE ornaments and picture!
Posted by: Rebecca | December 21, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Wow!! What great ideas and beautiful gifts. It must feel great to see them dive in and be so talented. Congratulations all around!
Posted by: Dr. B. | December 21, 2007 at 12:18 PM
what! oh my gosh, i love it all!!!!
how awesome is that? girls after my own heart!!!!
fabulous stuff. just fabulous!
Posted by: leslie | December 21, 2007 at 06:33 PM
That's so cool! I hope you got to have some fun with them while they created! I love to craft with my daughter and watch her creative process! For me, the real present is getting to watch her become her own person with her own sense of style and crafting is such a great outlet for that. I gotta say though - I felted some sweaters and made ornaments out of them and your daughters' are WAY cuter!!!
Posted by: Tammy | December 22, 2007 at 02:13 AM
Yay for passing on the crafty gene! I am glad that you gave the girls one of their presents early. It really is a good and fun book!
Posted by: nova | December 22, 2007 at 05:32 AM
very crafty! Love those stars too... so simply yet fabulous.
Posted by: LizKnits | December 22, 2007 at 12:00 PM
That's so great, and everything looks wonderful. I can't wait for my daughter to be old enough to craft with, it must be a heap of fun.
Posted by: Ruth | December 22, 2007 at 03:05 PM