Coveting December

Dailys that is!!  I think maybe if I start today I could be ready by December 2011.  I just can't get it together and I really want to.  I saw a new twist on Diane Payne's blog called the 12 days of Christmas which seems more attainable for me and I have vowed to put my nose to the grindstone and finish one of these next year.  Until then here are some links to some DDs Ive been drooling over.
Nichol Magouirk
Nicole Harper 
Kinsey Wilson
Elizabeth Stumbo
And of course for all things DD related check out Ali Edwards website.

Its beginning to look a little like Christmas!

I have my first holiday decoration up, and almost all my shopping done!!! Thank you online shopping, seriously THANK YOU!  Moving to the top of my to do list is the picture(s) for my Christmas cards, any suggestions or new ideas for holiday card photos?

WAY outside inspiration!

I believe with an open mind anything can be inspiring.  So today I am posting pics of a recent layout and my inspiration. 
insp.

layout

egg carton flowers

I am just starting on my hand made Christmas presents and the first in line are the presents for my son's teachers.  He is in a special classroom for autistic children so he has a teacher and 3 aides.  This year I decided to whip an oldie but a goodie.  I made these egg carton flowers a few years ago for his preshcool staff and they were a big hit!  It took alot less time this year because instead of painting them by hand I used spray mist.  They are pretty self explanatory but if you have a question ask away!

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