Is it really the end of February already!?! Seriously, where has the year gone!
2012 seems to be just flying by and before you know it December and the whip of winter winds will once again be knocking on our doors. I don't know about you, but Christmas always seems to just sneak up on me. I'm just happily enjoying the crisp, cool fall weather and then BAM! the holiday season is upon us and I'm scrambling to get everything done.
Hopefully this year, that won't be the case. In an effort to fully prepare for the Christmas season ahead of time and avoid the gigantic debt hangover I felt earlier this year, I've started working on a few projects that will allow me to give some great gifts without ridiculous price tags.
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| My current project |
I started this quilt for one of my 2 nieces back in January and I'm hoping to have it finished with in the next month or so. Her sister will be receiving one as well in purple and green as those are her favorite colors.
In total I've spent approximately $10 for the fabric and the batting I had just lying around.
Starting early is definitely giving me an edge this year. My nieces will have Christmas gifts that are much more thoughtful than some last minute $30 toy that they will most likely break within a month and I've saved my bank account from hyperventilating.
So if you're looking to get a head start on your Christmas preparations as well as lighten the load on your checking account come December, you might think about making a few homemade gifts this year. I'm sure the recipients will love it!
