Christmas Week! A Handmade Christmas

This year we are trying to go light on the gifts because we are taking our kids to Disneyland.  That will be our main gift to them.  Between that, a few other things, and gifts from family, I know that they will have an amazing Christmas.  Because of the closet projects I’ve taken on, I haven’t had the time to make as many things as I’d like for Christmas this year.  I also feel it’s insane for me to attempt when I have an infant in my brood- too much is still unpredictable, so I’m not going to set myself up for disappointment.

My challenge, though, is that I wanted to have some handmade gifts for the kids- I don’t want everything they receive to be made of plastic and say, “Made in China,” though it seems inevitable at times.

My handmade solution?  I went to the Queen Bee Market last month.  I thought I’d share some of the awesome gifts we bought for the kids.

I’m not sure how I’ll divvy up these hair clips, but here they are- one for Em and one for Anna.

Above:  from Bebecha; I love how this one feels- I wish I could show it to you in person.

Above: from Lillybug Lane; super high-quality felt flowers.  I need to learn how to make them, but until then…  I also purchased a Christmas clip for Anna, and a headband for Emily, seen here.  Such great quality.

Lastly, Jack will get this crown- I can’t wait to see it on his noggin’.  Anna and Jack will be getting LOTS of dress up clothes from Santa this year- right now all Jack has is whatever Anna has, so we’re adding to the collection so that they can both put on a whole bunch of different things.  This will be an awesome addition.  The crown is from The Little Red Wren.  I don’t see any crowns there at the moment- maybe after the holidays she’ll add some more.

I also got a fun gift for a family member.  Can’t wait until he gets it!