Monday, October 3, 2011

Handmade Holiday - 2011

I am using the same journal book as last season as there is still plenty of blank pages, but am adding a hand crocheted wool cover.

Each Monday I will be sharing in this space what I am working on for this year's holiday season.  For sure, everything we give won't be handmade this year as I simply don't have the time to make everything, but my goals include:
  • at least one handmade item for each child and dear husband
  • what I do not get around to making, I plan to buy from other family businesses and local small businesses which will be very modest and thoughtful little somethings
  • handmade goodies for friends and family including food mixes, jellies, and baked goods
  • make some simple decorations for our home and table
  • keep things simple! - focus on the meaning of the season
You can read through last year's posts by typing "handmade holiday" in the "search this blog" box -  scroll down and look on the left side of the blog.

I would love it if you would consider sharing your ideas and projects on Mondays with all of us by leaving a comment with a link to your post. (It can be an older post, it doesn't have to be a Monday post.) 

Warm wishes,
Tonya
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  1. NatalieOctober 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I have so been looking forward to your handmade holiday feature again this year. I don't have a blog so I can't post a link, but so far I have made each of my boys a neckwarmer that looks much like the picture of the eco knit neckwarmer by Lorraine Hearn on Ravelry. I am finding it more and more difficult as my boys grow up (nearing the teenage years) to find simple, quick(ish), attractive items to hand make for them but I was able to find some great items through the links you posted last year. On the needles now, new slippers!. Thanks again for running this feature - it's fantastic!!! and it gives me something more to look forward to every week.

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  2. angieOctober 3, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Oh what a great idea Tonya, I'll join in next week for sure! I'm excited to see what you are doing you crazy talented mama! For now here is a post I did in the spring for peg dolls, The kids and I will be making these for some children we love with more of a winter holiday theme. http://wonderfullycrazyhome.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-maidens-peg-doll-tutorial.html

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  3. AngelaOctober 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Oh sweet Tonya, you know I am so in!! Love this time of year. You really keep me on my toes in getting my gifts finished and it's so sun! Thanks for doing this again!
    xo,
    Ang

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  4. Aimee BOctober 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    My boys will be getting handmade boxers in fun fabrics! (They LOVE new boxers!)Also, hand knit socks are on the menu this year, and a new book...

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  5. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    can't sign in with my blogger id...so, it's me Lisa :) Love this time of year. Thanks for taking the time to share your creations as you prepare for Christmas.

    stitching under oaks.

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  6. Old Gates FarmOctober 3, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I would love to join in! I tried to do an all handmade holiday last year... But I ended up adding "supporting my local used bookstore" to my list of gifts for others. :)

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  7. Lisa UotinenOctober 3, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Your list just summed up my Christmas goals as well!Looking forward to checking back and see how your Christmas plans go...

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  8. Mama Ash GroveOctober 3, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I am glad you'll be doing handmade holidays again, Tonya- and I will definitely participate and link up!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I am crocheting blankets and slippers for the fall holidays.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I am crocheting blankets and slippers for the holidays.

    Christi

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  11. Shirley-AnnOctober 4, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    What a good idea. I've just started on our handmade Christmas gifts. It's such fun working on things in secret for that special person. Looking forward to seeing your Handmade posts!

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  12. StaceyOctober 4, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I have just begun to focus on my handmade holidays, mainly writing lists of projects and who they are for and working out what materials I have. Look forward to seeing your preparations. Thanks for sharing : )

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  13. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I look forward to seeing the gifts you create. I've started and I've been recording my progress on Wednesday's with the yarn along post. This is last Wednesday's post.

    http://mamas-mission.blogspot.com/2011/09/wednesdays-yarn-along-project-christmas.html

    I'm hoping to have one hand made item for each person under the tree. My brothers are going to be the hardest, but I'll come up with something.

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  14. Lee AnnOctober 4, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Hurray! I can't wait to join in!! Thanks so much for hosting this :)

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  15. Lee AnnOctober 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Hurray! I can't wait to join in - thank you so much for hosting this again :)

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  16. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    This sounds lovely! It would be nice if you could post some of the etsy shops (other than your own, of course) from which you find gifts. I am new to this and never know where to look.

    Warmly,
    Tonya in OH

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