Wednesday, October 19, 2011

the most wonderful time of the year

I thought I could settle into fall a little bit longer.  It is, by far, my most favorite season.  Yet, a small home improvement necessitated a trip to Lowe's whereupon I was greeted by rows of shiny plastic trees and waving Santas.  This jarred me back to reality and the crafter/creator in me was suddenly overcome: it's almost Christmas!  While fall is my favorite season, it is definitely Christmas that holds my holiday heart.  Just last night Nate and I were in the car and he asked if I could find Christmas carols on the radio and I was sad to not have my ipod with me to fulfill the request. 

Yet, there's something within in me: tradition?  stubbornness?  naivete? that's refuses to begin true Christmas crafting until after Halloween.  (As full disclosure: I was able to sneak in making one present while spending hours on airplanes this month.)  And, inevitably, there will be a flurry of making and ripping out and joyous creation during the next few months.  And I just can't wait.  In the meantime, I will start allowing myself to peruse favorite crafting sites/ravelry/etc to begin my gifting lists. 

Here are my beginnings of inspiration...



Christine Fromm Designs = magic with upcycled sweaters


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