Pink Saturday--Crochet For Christmas

Shhh....
Don't tell.  I'm working on a an afghan for our daughter for 
Christmas . . . 

 I need some coaching.  But hopefully it will turn out.  
I have a lovely collection of pinks, turquoise, white and gold . . . 

I love the ones with the fringy kind of thread.  I had a gold skein but
it's all in the afghan already.  It's so thin it takes a lot to really see it. 

I really didn't know what I was doing buying.  The big bulky ones I don't think will work.  I've already taken some apart. 

Hopefully it will come together decent.  If anyone has pointers for this beginner crochet(er) please leave comments!  

Today I'm linking over at Pink Saturday.  And guess what?  My 
post from last week was featured!  

Making things for Christmas puts you in the mood for the holidays
 and makes everyday a Holiday!

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Linking with Pink Saturday

      

Does It Happen To You?

So I had this post planned to share with . . . 

Tex. 

                                       

And then it happened.  Blame it on Pinterest but I saw something I had to share Today!

                                         

You see I've had a long, frustrating couple of days.  Did you notice I didn't post yesterday.  Sorry!  Anyway I just need a little holiday cheer!  

                                  Do you?

 

So I saw this and had to share because I am so going to do this! 

I have never done it before!  Believe it or not!  Nope never! 

As holiday driven and crafty as I am I've never made one of these...

                                  

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             What an adorable version of an Advent Calendar!

My first thought was I would make one here for me HeHe and my grandson.  

But I had a better idea.  We'll make one for his house.  (I'll make one too. Because I have to have one!)  So the idea just kept 

flowing and getting bigger and bigger until I realized what a cool 

interactive New family tradition. 

Here's the plan:

We'll collect all the items.  I love that they are simple Christmas decorations.  But we'll be collecting enough for three!

Yep I said three.  We're going to make a collection to send to my grand kids in Missouri.  

Since these items are randomly hung on the calendar then each family can choose the item they want to hang that day and then . . .

                   Yep you've already guessed it!   Instagram!  

           Do you have grands living far away?  

        Try this idea to bring the family together!

Let me know what you think! 

I'd love to hear your ideas   or

 Slegan@yahoo.com 

                         

                         Enjoy your day

                        Happy Trails

                     

                                                     

I usually link at these fun blogs . . . 

The Art Of Homemaking, Share Your Cup, Thursday Favorites, Create With Joy  and a few more a complete list is on my parties page