Monday, September 10, 2012

Crafternoon #15: The Holiday Crafting Begins

Good evening and good night :)

I have officially begun my Christmas crafting! Hurrah for me!!!  I'm being super (stupidly) ambitious with this years gifts.  I mean- I'm planning to finish 4 afghans/blankets before Christmas... (sheesh Caleisha! some planning...)

Anyway, here are three of the color schemes I'll be using.
The top two are for Lamar (green) & my dad/wife (blue). The bottom one is for my mom.
My plan for the top color schemes is to make two individual afghans that button together to make a blanket. For instance, I'll have my afghan that is light green here in AL & Lamar will have his dark green one in FL.  When we get back in the same place, we can button them together for snuggles! I know... it's a little cheesy, but I really like the idea.  I'm also making one for my dad & his wife. 

 The afghan I'm making for my mom is the Drop in the Pond Afghan. I have half of the first part done.  I'm hoping to finish it in a couple days because I want to make another one for my aunt & uncle.The pattern is simply written, but there are videos on youtube showing how to make the afghan... they were SUPER helpful.
Progress shot on the drop in the pond afghan.
Oh! Another thing I'm proud of with these project so far is that all the yarn I'm using was already in my stash.  I only had to buy another ball of royal blue yarn.  I will have to buy yarn for my aunt's afghan because I want to do it in light browns and neutrals, but luckily, I have a couple 50% off coupons for Michaels and a 40% off coupon for Hobby Lobby. I'm ready to stock up for this. I will have these gifts ready for Day 7 of Kwanzaa (at the Latest). lol. 

 Well, I'm about to pass out sleep... I dozed off twice while writing this :) I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready to take on the upcoming work week.
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7 comments:

  1. EricaSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    You are so good about starting so far ahead of the holidays. I'm terrible about that. Although... now you're getting me excited about holiday crafting! :)

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    1. CaleishaSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM

      Thanks Erica ^.^ I haven't been this disciplined in the past... This is my third year doing Handmade Holidays & I've been getting closer and closer to the 'actual' holidays. The first year, the gifts weren't done until March & the second year- late January. lol.

      You should start your holiday crafting. I'd love to see what you make :)

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  2. meredithSeptember 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Yay for Christmas crafting! It looks like your afghan is going to be beautiful. I love the idea of the buttons. So cute. :)

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    1. CaleishaSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

      Thanks :) I hope the button idea come out like it is in my head... sometimes the idea and the finished piece are wildly different. *shrug*

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  3. Stephanie @ henry happenedSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I'm all for holiday crafting! it's the best time for it :)

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    1. CaleishaSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:58 PM

      I agree! What crafty things are you planning for the holidays?

      PS. Your DIY Anthro-Inspired cupcake liner brooch got my creative wheels going & I'm going to try a crochet version ^.^ I cant wait. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. lesapeamusings.blogspotSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    You are so way ahead with your thinking about the Holidays. I feel challenged already about my Christmas crafting. I usually make decorations to trim my tree. This year I think I'll do seashells.


    Lisa x

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Thanks for your comment ^.^ They make my day!

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