More handmade holidays

This time it's gifts! I broke my sewing machine sewing straight lines for this one, but luckily enough was able to get it all fixed in time to wrap these lovely presents.

I followed this diy from an amazing blogger that used to live in Kansas as well. I find myself visiting her blog quite often. I then made some cute custom labels for them. I will be making more of these in the future. I used duck cloth instead of linen as her diy says only because linen is not that easy to find in Kansas in December. The people in fabric stores looked at me like I was crazy. When I did find some it was unwilling to pay $18-29/yard! It was in Lawrence and made partially from hemp, which sounds lovely but not my budget. 

Then I made manly onesies for the future baby Briscoe, working on a matchy one for brother. It is very adorable, but not as easy to make as I thought. Not 100% sure it will survive a wash, but will make for a very cute photo opportunity.

Handmade Christmas

We have been trying to increase our spirit this holiday by creating fun stuff around the house. Pictured are our clay hand painted ornaments, gingerbread house and xmas cards for Grammy!

Thanksgiving table (2012)

Another lovely table this year! I used Granny Smith and pink lady apples, lemons and even brussel sprouts.

thanksgivings past (2007)

My love of veggies as decorations goes way back apparently. In 2007 I used granny smith apples as tea light holders ans added asparagus in my flower arrangements. These pictures are terrible so please forgive them.

I was so excited to find green tinted roses, they were so unique. I designed this whole table to coordinate my mother-in-law's favorite plates. They were cream and brown, I added green and gold accents.

To carve out the apples, I used a pencil and traced the tealight first, then used a sharp pearing knife to cut out and a spoon to scoop out a space. Super easy!

thanksgiving inspiration

I have been gathering pictures I love for decoration ideas this Thanksgiving. It has always been my favorite table decorating holiday. For many years I was in charge of just the table and an appetizer! I am cooking the whole dinner (which I adore) and the table again this year. I get very excited while planning. Below is my fabric which I will turn into a table runner and possibly napkins and some veggie inspired decor! 

Tricks and treats

Over 1000 pieces of candy later we survived Halloween! We had tons of fun and both handmade costumes were a success! Charlie discovered how easy it was to get free candy and drug daddy all over the neighborhood.

My table was a bit lack luster but I was able to deal with it! The candy corn cupcakes made up for it!

Hope everyone had a happy Halloween!

Ready for Halloween

Our house is ready to go tonight! I love Halloween, especially all the cute kiddos in costume. We get tons of trick or treaters in our neighborhood and it is such a fun night!