Ghosts of Christmas Projects Past

I feel like I ought to explain myself a little bit.  I have been less than dedicated to the blog for a while.  Between finishing our basement completely on our own, being pregnant with our third girl (due in March), and starting a fun new business with my mom(reveal soon), I have been totally occupied with other things. 

Also, it's not like I haven't been doing things, it's just that they never make it to the blog.  Funny how that goes.  I hope that once the basement is done I can get back to more of the fun stuff I usually get to do, instead of drywall, mud, and wiring.

So instead of sharing something totally new today, I am sharing some of my favorite Christmas projects from years past.

 Reindeer Welcome Sign

Felt Mitten and Stocking Advent Calendar

 Marshmallow Peppermint Pie

Winter Wreath Chandelier

Easy Dipped Oreos

Best of 2011

At the conclusion of every year, I like to look back on the projects I have done during the year and share some of my most favorite again.  It was hard to choose!  Click on the link below each picture to view the original post.  I've also added links to my home tour and all the fabric swatches of my designs that I have ordered this year.  Enjoy!

Boxwood Topiary Tutorial

Owl Fondant Cake

Amateur Portrait Tips

DIY Magnetic Knife Rack

Reclaimed Barnwood Jewelry Holder

Chow Mein Bird Nests

Tea Staining Tutorial

DIY Crackle Glaze Big Wall Clock

Toy Stroller Makeover

Toddler Picnic Table

Chalkboard Calendar

Backyard Pergola

Bird Nest Necklace

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Birch Trees Art

Modern Baby Shoes

Piano Bench Reupholster

Felt Mitten and Stocking Advent Calendar

Little Gal Bricks Quilt

DIY Kindle Sleeve

Home Tour

My Fabric Design Sample Swatches

Photo Book Project COMPLETED

It's done!  I finished putting all the photos in the book, and I think it turned out great!  Here is what it looked like before:

 And here it is all done:

I'm more than pleased with it and so excited to show it off.  It really didn't take too long all together.  Maybe 5 hours total.

In other news, we got some starter plants from a friend for our first attempt at a garden this summer.

There is an artichoke, a cherry tomato, and a bell pepper.  I am also wanting to plant red potatoes, strawberries, watermelon, and pumpkins.

Project Progress

Here are my pages so far. . . 

I have put paper on one side of each page and blacked out the edges with a Sharpie.  I still have to fix a few of the holes where the pages got torn off the rings by tiny hands. . . Plus I need to line the other side of the pages with paper.  

Then I will add the photos and show you the finished project!