More Christmas In July!

If you are a crafter, knitter, crocheter or other artsy person...have you started your holiday gift list? A few years ago, when times and money were short for many people including us, my husband and I decided we would start making all Christmas gifts. We both come from large extended families and we are both givers, so buying a gift (even a small one) made it really challenging on the bank account and our hearts.

During this transition from buying gifts to learning how to create gifts, we discovered a really cool little secret. And I am going to share it with you. The secret is: it's a lot of fun to make the gifts, in fact, it's more fun to create gifts than to buy gifts. I can't promise that all the recipients prefer homemade gifts to store-bought, but I guess that's their issue.

And now, on to this week's Christmas in July ideas!

Some pretty knitting for your holiday decor...

Ruffle Christmas Stocking

Tis The Season Hat

Home for the Holidays Wreath

And a bit of crochet for gift-giving...

Baby Kristin Hat

Kristin Ribbed Hat

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