Crafty

Aaron and I have decided that we are going to be a bit more crafty with our gift giving this holiday season. He is putting his woodworking skills to use and I am putting my sewing "skills" to use. We are just trying to be a bit more frugal and show the kids that it is about what comes from the heart not the pocketbook.

Aaron has been working on a stick horse for Caleb. It's going to be very cute. He is also working on a couple of doll beds for Campbell. It is what she wants for Christmas. He has been able to use all wood that is just lying around the garage so no real out-of-pocket expense. He did have a to purchase a $3 dowel for the stick horse, but no big deal.

I am making super hero capes for the little boys in our lives. I am making matching pj's and robes for Campbell and her (4) 18" dolls. She will be thrilled with these. I will be making bedding for the beds that Aaron is making as well. I am also making a quilt for my secret santa person. Hope they like it. Once those projects are finished we will have to see what else we can get to. Caleb has requested a space alien quilt, but we will have to see if I can get to that for him.

Campbell has also gotten into the crafting goodness. She has learned how to make pillows. Two of them are already completed. She also has a couple of purses she would like to make. Finally she wants to make a stuffed animal for her brother. Hopefully we can get all of these projects completed in time.