Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas calls for creativity and charm. - on a budget!




Only two more wakes until christmas! EEEE

We are nearly ready, grocery shopping is done, house is decorated, tomorrow is all about baking and cleaning. Preparation for Sunday. I am feeling so excited. 

i have been busy making the past few days.
These biscuits come from HERE
Thanks Pasiley Jade, they really are GOOD!


I have just finished making and hanging pompoms over our table.
These are super easy to make and only cost $2 each.
Cheap and cute... DONE!
Excuse the picture quality, iphones and night photography dont mix.
But I just couldnt wait to show you.



 And last but not least...

Its boyboys first Christmas, and every child needs a stocking right?


After careful consideration I decided to turn an old woolen turquoise blanket into stockings for my three little everything's living at home.  The girlies stockings were ones I'd brought from Coles one year. There was no way I could make one for the boy and not for my girls as well.

Upon discovering that they were allowed to choose from Mummas stash of fabrics the girlies eyes lit up and excitement reigned.

Just because they are twins does not mean they have the same taste. Oh NO it doesn't.

Miss B choose polka dots and stripes.  She was not leaving the stripy tape alone, it HAD to be used.


Miss N headed straight for the vintage goodness. She chose the little girl first and then built her idea from there.


Then it was my turn to intervene. Fabric chosen, now Mumma will arrange and sew.

Boyboy of course was happy just to sit at my feet and attack the machine peddle whenever he could. I'm sure he loves what I came up with for him.

I think they turned out alright to... In fact I am loving them hanging from my makeshift 'mantle'.


Here's wishing you all a very merry and fulfilling Christmas.
Thanks to all of you who faithfully stuck around while I found my mojo under a pile of washing, dishes and dirty nappies. I love all of you who stop by here.

See you on the other side of the most wonderful time of the year.

God Bless

Weza xxx

6 comments:

  1. I love the pom poms lisa! looking good for christmas!

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  2. Have a wonderful Christmas Weza. The biscuits look fab and I love the stockings!!!

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  3. Love the pom poms, love the stockings and love the cookies, so festive and gorgeous!!
    Merry Christmas!

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  4. Yayyy.... Well done great creative Mummy! Have loved your blogs... all the best for the New year too!! Arohanui xxx

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  5. Lovely little things altogether making this one special Christmas to remember (not hopefully for the chicken!)

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