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sweetpumkinpye

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Have given it some thought and these are some of the things that I would like to do this year, both as Christmas gifts and for general crafts.

Air clay trinket dishes for Mum and DD ( )
flavoured lip scrubs for DD (X)
knitted Santa tote for Mum (X)
large covered peg for me ( )
large CCS kit for gift closet ( )
knitted wash cloths for me ( ) started
appliqued calico bags, (X) have now bought one more (X)
covered star ornaments (perhaps for work) (X)
holiday appliqued tea towels for Mum (X) (done 10)
new Santa sacks for DB, DD, BF and myself (X)
felt snowmen ornaments for work (X)
dog paw ornament (airclay) for DD ( )
embroidery hoop name ornaments for all of us ( )
felt tree ornaments for gift closet (X)
crocheted rug for charity (X)
covered journal for my mum (X)
framed dog pictures for DD (X)
framed dog picture for DS (X)
framed family picture for me ( )
embroidered hanky for DD ( ) this belonged to my dad
knitted socks for family or charity ( )
felt hearts for gift closet, white (X) and pink (X)
flannel make up wipes for DD (X)
white, red and green stars ( )
blue and gold felt stars for DrillDance team ( )


I am sure that I will add to this list as the year progresses
 
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Nice list to have so early!
 
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I too have been putting together my list for the year! :)

Lots of things planned that aren't for Christmas - class treats for Valentines and Easter, end of year gifts, Easter decor and some birthday gifts here and there.

DS Birthday
[Skipped] Happy Birthday Poster Size Sign for Party Decor
[X] Embellished Brown Paper Sacks for Party Goodie Bags (24)
[X] Space themed Altoid Tin Set (gift)

Twins Birthday, End of Jan - Recipe Binders - wanted to finish for Christmas but ran out of room in the boxes to send so I gave up. Going to try and get done!!! --- DONE!

Misc. Things

[X] A-Maze-ing Printable + Valentines Pencil (Class Treat, 25)
[X] Easter Class Treat TBD (25)
[Skipping] Speckled Egg Easter Wreath
[Skipping] Felt Easter Garland, Design TBD
[Still looking for right yarn] Jumbo Yarn Afghan - DH Christmas?
Sisal Waste Basket (for downstairs bath) - Hot gluing sisal rope around mesh metal basket I picked up at a garage sale
End of Year Gifts for 2 Aides, TBD
Father's Day Gift for DH - TBD, will make something with DS
Toy, TBD for 5yr old girl birthday
Various handmade cards for birthdays, etc. (39) - Ongoing

Christmas List so far is as follows:

- Winter Swags (Not really Christmas but want to have done to put up when Christmas comes down next year - I've got most of the supplies purchased at the after Christmas sales and I think I may have all I need to assemble - these will go up on the French doors in the living room when the big tree comes down)

- Red Felt Tree Skirt with Applique - Would really like to do this for under our big tree. Need to make sure I can make the pattern first then I'll order the wool blend felt. Will probably do black felt applique - will be fun picking the design!

[X] Embroidered Sheet Sets (2) - Will embroider simple design in black on the pillow cases and flat sheets

[In Progress] Felt Ornaments, Designs TBD (20)

- Salt Dough Ornaments - Will make with DS to give to various family members

[In progress] Felt Sunglasses Cases with Felt Applique and Embroidery (7)

- Felt Poppy Decorated Clothespin Magnets (4 sets)

- Felt Tote Bags (2-3) - Plan to make the bags including felt applique and embroidery

- Red Burlap Wreaths with Embroidered Ribbon Bows (2)

[X] Felt Covered Meade Notebooks (5)

[X] Felt Hot Water Bottle Cover with Applique and Embroidery (1)

- Ribbon Paperclips (3 sets)

- Embroidered Umbrella (1)
 
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I did a glass block with a nativity scene on it for my mom for Christmas and she really liked it so I am thinking about making one for various other members of the family for Christmas. The kids want to make ornaments so that will be on the list. I made a rice bag for my dad but I am thinking about making some pocket size rice bags for him and my kids to keep in the coat pockets.
 

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AJ, as usual an amazing to do list.
I notice that you use a lot of felt. I have only done one project in felt but am going to do more this year. Will do decorations for work people using felt.
 
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Minimum of 20 ornaments for friends
4 ornaments for nieces / nephews
do more washcloths as some didn't get any this Christmas
Easter crochet bunny
Halloween - HPotter items
MHH card inserts (to be determined)
 

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Picked up some fabric for my mums covered journal. Also picked up another calico bag that I will applique. Inquired about sock wool and will pick some up at some stage.
 

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ooops was forgetting about the Easter bunny, will look at my yarn for that.

I'm thinking I could crochet some hats and scarves for the homeless for next winter with my yarn stash
 

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Lucie, hats and scarves would be a great item to donate to the homeless, what a wonderful thing to do.
 

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My list is Christmas gifts and things that I can make using my overwhelming stash of fabric and supplies.

Nutcracker themed quilt for our son. Have most of the fabric for it.

Ornaments- Christmas bulbs with lace jackets (9 sets of 4). I bought the bulbs after Christmas. I have 1/2 of the jackets stiched out.

Embroidered kitchen towels (9 sets of 3). These are finished!!

Christmas fabric gift bags - I have a ton of fabric. Then I can get rid of my paper gift bags we reuse every year.

Lap quilts for the nursing home. The nursing home where my father in law and sister in law lived have "auctions" for the residents (using play money). They are always needing nice things to "auction". Ross just loved the auction. It would be nice to donate and I have tons of fabric to make the quilts.

Pillow cases for gifts (mostly likely for Christmas 2020). Again a stash buster.

Scrappy quilt using more of the clothes that my mom had saved. There may be enough tucked away for 2 quilts.

More purses, wallets and cosmetic bags. Mostly for me :rolleyes: but they would make very nice gifts.

Holiday vests. Again for me. I made one for Christmas that I love so I would like to have some for other holidays and when I go out. And I already have the fabric and buttons.

Reusable gift tags. If I could figure out how to easily attach to our packages. We do not use ribbon or string on our gifts because Myron ( our cat) will eat it ( he has had surgery once already for a obstruction).

Market mesh tote bags. I've made before for Christmas gifts in everyday fabric. I thought I could make some for Christmas gift bags since I have all the supplies.
 

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Double sided tape should work. If tag is on the heavier side you could use foam mirror tape.
I was thinking much the same. If you want to go to the effort and the project calls for it you could also use velcro.
 

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Myron's Mom, WoW that is quite the list.
I too this year am leaning towards making cloth bags for gifts especially for DH who hates wrapping. I don't have a lot of Christmas fabric as I used it up a few years back but will try and find fabric that is multipurpose.

I got some more tea towels yesterday as I want to make a whole set of appliqued ones for my mum. So far I have
Australia Day (X)
Valentines Day(X)
Easter (X)
Autumn (X)
Mother's Day (X)
Winter (X)
Spring (X)
Halloween (X)
Christmas (X)
Summer (X)

I got 2 red tea towels yesterday that will be for Valentines and Christmas, I got a grey one that I will put a snowman on for Winter and a beige one that I will put flowers on for Mother's Day/Spring.
 
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Need to look for sock wool over the next few weeks to start on the socks that I would like to make. Nearing the end of Summer and I am ready to snuggle in and get some Wintery things started.
 
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Getting through a few projects on the list. The early days of Autumn here so and hoping to get quite a few things done over the next few months while we hunker down for Winter. Would like to have most done by early November so that they can be wrapped and organised before the priority becomes other Christmas related things.
 
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First week of May.. How are we all doing with our craft lists?
I am doing ok, hope to finish the ornaments for work this weekend.
 
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Have been making several updates/changes to my original craft list goals for this year so doing a fresh post!

Misc. Things

[ ] Sisal Waste Basket (for downstairs bath) - Hot gluing sisal rope around mesh metal basket I picked up at a garage sale
[X] Felt Meade Notebook Covers - End of Year Gifts for 2 Aides and 1 Teacher
[X]Child Handprint on Palms of Work Gloves w/ Poem - Father's Day Gift for DH
[X] Hammer with Vinyl words on handle "Dad, You Nailed It!" - Father's Day Gift for DH
[ ] Toy, TBD for 5yr old girl birthday
[/] Various handmade cards for birthdays, etc. (39) - Ongoing, several made and given already
[ ] Camping & Cocktails T-Shirt - For ME!!!! Will use iron on vinyl and my Cricut!

Christmas List so far is as follows:

[Still looking for right yarn] Jumbo Yarn Afghan - DH Christmas?

[ ] Red Felt Tree Skirt with Applique - Would really like to do this for under our big tree. Need to make sure I can make the pattern first then I'll order the wool blend felt. Will probably do black felt applique - will be fun picking the design!

[X] Embroidered Sheet Sets (2) - Will embroider simple design in black on the pillow cases and flat sheets

[In Progress] Felt Ornaments, Various Designs (22)

[/] Magic School Bus Felt Ornament - Pattern printed, need to start
[X] Felt Ornament Dachshund Reindeer
[ ] Felt Ornament - Stormtrooper - Pattern printed, need to start
[X] Felt Ornament - Doodle Mermaid Design
[X] Emb Hoop Ornament - Good Grief Charlie Brown
[X] Emb Hoop Ornament - Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
[X] Felt Ornament - Swan (3)
[X] Emb Hoop/Felt "Elf" Ornament
[X] Felt Ornament - Unicorn
[X] Felt Ornament - Bear with Present (4)
[X] Felt Ornament - Holly Design in Mini Emb Hoop (2)
[X] Felt Ornament - Circle with Star "Joy" (2)
[X] Felt Ornament - Apple
[X] Felt Ornament - Simple Snowman Circle
[X] Felt Holly Leaves on White Circle Ornament

[X] Salt Dough Ornaments - Will make with DS to give to various family members

[/] Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging Friends Design - In progress

[In progress] Felt Sunglasses Cases with Felt Applique and Embroidery (8 - 6 done so far)

[X] Felt Poppy Decorated Clothespin Magnets (4 sets) - In progress

[ ] Plain Canvas Shopping Bags Embroidered with various designs - Set of 4

[/] Red Burlap Wreaths with Embroidered Ribbon Bows (2) - One done, need to decorate 2nd

[X] Felt Covered Meade Notebooks (2)

[X] Felt Hot Water Bottle Cover with Applique and Embroidery (1)

[X] Ribbon Paperclips (4 sets)

[ ] Iron On Vinyl Canvas Tote Bags for Teacher/Aides (3)

[ ] Set of Camping Themed Embroidered Flour Sack Towels

[ ] Gift TBD for DH's Uncle and Aunt that are so kind to us...not sure what to make for them yet!
 
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Have been making several updates/changes to my original craft list goals for this year so doing a fresh post!

Misc. Things

[ ] Sisal Waste Basket (for downstairs bath) - Hot gluing sisal rope around mesh metal basket I picked up at a garage sale
[X] Felt Meade Notebook Covers - End of Year Gifts for 2 Aides and 1 Teacher
[ ]Child Handprint on Palms of Work Gloves w/ Poem - Father's Day Gift for DH
[ ] Hammer with Vinyl words on handle "Dad, You Nailed It!" - Father's Day Gift for DH
[ ] Toy, TBD for 5yr old girl birthday
[/] Various handmade cards for birthdays, etc. (39) - Ongoing, several made and given already
[ ] Camping & Cocktails T-Shirt - For ME!!!! Will use iron on vinyl and my Cricut!

Christmas List so far is as follows:

[Still looking for right yarn] Jumbo Yarn Afghan - DH Christmas?

[ ] Red Felt Tree Skirt with Applique - Would really like to do this for under our big tree. Need to make sure I can make the pattern first then I'll order the wool blend felt. Will probably do black felt applique - will be fun picking the design!

[X] Embroidered Sheet Sets (2) - Will embroider simple design in black on the pillow cases and flat sheets

[In Progress] Felt Ornaments, Designs TBD (22)

[ ] Inspector Gadget Felt Ornament
[/] Felt Ornament Dachshund Reindeer - Kit assembled, ready to sew
[ ] Felt Ornament - Stormtrooper
[ ] Felt Ornament Embroidery Hoop Friends Design
[/] Felt Ornament - Doodle Mermaid Design - Kit assembled, ready to sew
[X] Emb Hoop Ornament - Good Grief Charlie Brown
[/] Emb Hoop Ornament - Charlie Brown Christmas Tree - 90% done
[ ] Felt Ornament - Swan (2) - Kits assembled, ready to sew
[X] Emb Hoop/Felt "Elf" Ornament
[/] Felt Ornament - Unicorn- Kit assembled, ready to sew
[/] Felt Ornament - Bear with Present (4) - Kit assembled, ready to sew
[ ] Felt Ornament - Holly Design in Mini Emb Hoop (2)
[ ] Felt Ornament - Circle with Star "Joy"
[ ] Felt Ornament - Apple
[/] Felt Ornament - Simple Snowman Circle - Just started
[ ] Felt Holly Leaves on White Circle Ornament
[ ] One last felt ornament, design TBD

[ ] Salt Dough Ornaments - Will make with DS to give to various family members

[In progress] Felt Sunglasses Cases with Felt Applique and Embroidery (6)

[ ] Felt Poppy Decorated Clothespin Magnets (4 sets)

[ ] Plain Canvas Shopping Bags Embroidered with various designs - Set of 4

[/] Red Burlap Wreaths with Embroidered Ribbon Bows (2) - Working on embroidering burlap ribbon

[X] Felt Covered Meade Notebooks (2)

[X] Felt Hot Water Bottle Cover with Applique and Embroidery (1)

[ ] Ribbon Paperclips (3 sets)

[ ] Embroidered Umbrella - Make tag "When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars"

[ ] Iron On Vinyl Canvas Tote Bags for Teacher/Aides (3)

[ ] Set of Camping Themed Embroidered Flour Sack Towels

[ ] Gift TBD for DH's Uncle and Aunt that are so kind to us...not sure what to make for them yet!
That's quite a list! Would love to have this many crafts to look forward to working on. I love the idea of the felt ornaments - hope you'll have some photos to share. I saw Jumbo Yarn at Michaels - I'm heading there this weekend so I'll make a note of the name for you to check out.
 

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AJ, phew, you are a busy lady, that is an amazing list.
I did a Christmas tree skirt a few years back, I appliqued a Christmas stocking design for each of us and then added our names and dates of birth. I love it. There is plenty of room to add more peoples names as the join our family.
 

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Here we are heading towards the Ber months and the beginning of the Christmas countdown.
How are we all going with our craft lists?
I have hit a wall but am hoping to get my mojo back real soon.