Wit and Whistle Does It Again- Another DIY Mug!

DIY Christmas gifts are so fun! Amanda at Wit & Whistle posted this DIY Chalkboard Mug on Pinterest yesterday. I instantly fell in love. I want to make one! Such a great DIY project for Christmas! Just think writing "#1 Mom" or making two and writing "Besties". I could think of a million things to write to personalise it as a gift. Fill it with yummy goodies.. You could even write "Yummy Goodies" on it. This is just getting too clever. It is a much easier version of the hand painted mug she did that I blogged about in October- See that post here.

See the complete DIY Instruction and full post for this mug here.

Christmas Surprise Countdown..

I thought I would come out and say it.. I will not be posting my DIY Handmade Christmas gifts before Christmas Eve. I meant to post as I go to inspire everyone to make their own gifts/buy local handmade goods/etsy (help our local artists, economy, bring work back to the United States). But my mother reassured me it is a bad idea to spoil it for everyone. I have to keep it a surprise for now.. So expect a ton of posts just after Christmas!

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Photo by Amanda Pratt

Update: Final Product For Kids DIY Fort Kits

The final touches on the DIY Kids Fort Kits are done. I don't know how much more the backpacks can hold! : )
Inside each bag (which I sewed, and screenprinted see post's here and here)
there is:
A full size sheet, Tiny lantern, Rope, 3 Clamps & A Bag of Popcorn.

And there we have it- Camping in winter, and hours of fun!

Update on DIY Personalised Gifts This Christmas

Hello Friends,
I have completed my youngest nephew's drawstring screenprinted backpack(see my most recent post for other nephew's backpack). Now the task is finding supplies to fill the backpacks with. Lucky for me I have a while to hunt. I know right now the plan is to go to Ikea for cheap flat sheets. I'll eventually post the complete gift+supplies as I get them. Maybe I'll even fill it with a book, snacks, and a string of lights. So many ideas! Very cheap, and alot of fun.

Hopefully I have inspired you to have a DIY Christmas.