Christmas is coming

September 1, 2008 · 29 Comments

I don’t want to scare anyone but Christmas is just over 100 days away. I thought I would use the month of September to post ideas for handmade gifts. I will keep a little button on the side bar so you will have all the ideas in one handy place once they have been posted.

My mind is racing with all the things I want to make. If you want to share ideas of what you are making please send me and e-mail. So I will start the first day of our handmade gift extravaganza off with a printable gift organizer. I hope you will find it helpful.

2008 Handmade Holiday Planner

Each year I try to think of meaningful useful gifts that I can make. Many times it just doesn’t work out. I always say I will start in January —well that didn’t work this year. So now I am starting in September. Will you join me?

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29 Responses to “Christmas is coming”

#1 Danielle September 1, 2008, 3:54 pm

Great idea!! A friend and I started a handmade holidays blog at the beginning of July – we’ve both had some unexpected happenings this summer so we haven’t been able to do as much as we had planned… but slowly we’re adding content. I am going to do a post about YOU!
#2 Ashleigh September 1, 2008, 4:20 pm

Great Idea. I’ve printed off a few so I can get my stuff together early. Thanks!
#3 kelly September 1, 2008, 4:44 pm

I’m usually like you…best intentions but not executed well. Though I do alot of after christmas day sales and such. This year I got on the ball and am almost done totally with handmade gifts for everyone. Even started planning for next year (2009)! I know you hate me know but I share too! =)
#4 chronicler September 1, 2008, 5:01 pm

What a great idea! I’ve downloaded it and will start tomorrow! It’s just what I needed to get me thinking creatively again.
#5 Jennifer September 1, 2008, 5:43 pm

Thanks for the Christmas reminder. I will be making zipper pouches and putting gift cards in them for teachers and friends. I also will make personalized clipboards, monogrammed key chains, and I will attempt to make some zipper wristlets.

So thats a start.

Jen
#6 Lisa September 1, 2008, 5:48 pm

I think this is a great idea, and you always have such wonderful crafting ideas to boot!

Still waiting on the update to the crayon roll closure!
#7 Pumpkin Petunia September 1, 2008, 6:04 pm

I *will* join you! My plans are always way too grand; I’m hoping to keep it realistic this year and still make some great gifts. Maybe we can all keep each other on track!
#8 ana lilia September 1, 2008, 7:04 pm

wonderful idea! i’m always on the look out for new ideas for things to make for the holidays. you’ve provided many awesome ideas for me in the past and so i know that i can count on you! thank you so much for being a creative source of inspiration to so many of us!
#9 Tiffany September 1, 2008, 7:32 pm

Adorable idea!
#10 Emily September 1, 2008, 7:50 pm

Oh, I love this! GREAT idea!!
#11 Sandy Flemer September 1, 2008, 8:27 pm

Thanks so much for sharing!!!
#12 Jennifer P September 2, 2008, 12:44 am

Ok, I’m in. I’ve been thinking about Christmas too. I feel so crazy, but my mind is swimming with ideas. Plus, I’ve been making a lot of things for my kids latly and thinking that maybe I should be saving them for Christmas. Or, I think of someone else to make one for and save. So, I’m going to be making some of these no-sew tutus for the little gals in my life.

http://roseandfrancis.blogspot.com/2008/08/sisters.html
#13 Leslie September 2, 2008, 1:34 am

I just found your blog, and I’m so glad I did! To try to save a little money and avoid just swapping gift cards, I’m going to try making a large portion of my gifts this year. I can’t wait to see what you have to share. I love your homemade holiday planner, too. That will be so helpful! Thanks for all of your great ideas!
#14 julie September 2, 2008, 1:39 am

Great idea! Thanks so much! I will be checking in daily! Happy crafting! Julie
#15 Cindy September 2, 2008, 1:55 am

Hey, I am on the same page as you!! Sounds great, there can never be enough time to get ready for one of the best times of year!! Thanks! I will be checking back often and participating too. I find that if I have a few really GOOD ideas it saves me from going crazy that last month trying to MAKE stuff for all of my family and everybody else for that matter. I need to keep it simple, easy and handmade. OOO that sounded a little like Sandra Lee, yucky:)
#16 Michelle September 2, 2008, 2:16 am

Totally with you, Cindy. Every year I say I’m going to start January 1st (or December 26th, actually) and make gifts *all* year long, but it just fizzles out. Okay. So I’m going to go all gangbusters now, thanks for the push!
#17 katef September 2, 2008, 3:23 am

Oh yay! so pleased you are doing this… I have big plans for handmade gifts this year and have already begun making plans and collecting supplies… can’t wait to read your awesome ideas!
#18 Kristin Doyle September 2, 2008, 3:40 am

Wow thank you for the reminder. Great idea to start early and I’m looking forward to some fun ideas!
#19 d September 2, 2008, 3:05 pm

Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t wait to learn your ideas and get cracking on this season!
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#21 biddy September 2, 2008, 5:18 pm

you. are. awesome.

i swore i was going to start christmas stuff on spring break. i definitely need to start this month though!!!
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#23 Leah September 3, 2008, 10:14 pm

The planner is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I have to get a wriggle on with my plan to make everyone in my family something handmade for Christmas.
#24 Cindy September 4, 2008, 1:47 am

Great idea to get started now! Thanks for motivating me!

I love your blog and am glad I came across you. Will be back again soon.
#25 Katrina September 4, 2008, 2:51 am

Right up my alley!
#26 Bobbie September 5, 2008, 8:25 am

we have a thing called christmas in july in australia (when it is actually cold so I did a few posts in july on advent ideas, gift ideas, food ideas etc

scroll down here to find some – if you are interested

http://comber-family.blogspot.com/search?q=christmas
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