Specific to me, of course!

 

I have mentioned previously that Christmas ornaments are probably one of my favorite Christmas crafts to make (overall favorite, for that matter - Christmas just happens to be my favorite holiday).  I was thinking about this the other day and realized I've made a lot of different ornaments through the years.

 

Just to list a few:

    * paper bag ornaments (sounds crazy, but very simple)
    * felt shape ornaments
    * felt and fabric ornaments
    * quilted ornament balls
    * fabric shape ornaments
    * wooden and fabric ornaments
    * cinnamon applesauce ornaments
    * photo ornaments
    * recycled Christmas card ornaments
    * painted glass ornaments

 

The list could go on and on.  I think I might have pictures of some of these ornaments somewhere, but if not, I'll have to ask my giftees if they can take pictures for me since I always have given away the nicest of the ornaments.  My sisters were the recipients of the majority of my ornaments, and now I will be making ornaments for my nieces.

 

Because of the ornaments I want to make for the kids, I think I'll try to make an ornament every month or so.  It will be like Christmas all year long!  I have a few ornaments I want to make already, some from the recent issue of Crafts n Things and some from a few books I have here.  I also think I want to attempt knitting some mini stockings and hats, but I'll have to find a pattern first.  I'll have to pace myself or I'll wind up making too many ornaments and there won't be enough room on the Christmas tree for all of them!

In any case, here's to getting started early for next year!  Yay for holiday crafts all year long.  :)