Felt Stockings

These felt stockings are probably my favorite Christmas decoration in our house.  I made a pattern, and then cut out the stockings using pinking shears (two identical stockings of each color).  I embellished the top stocking (with my machine and by hand) before sewing the two layers together.  I added a small piece of felt for my "hook" and then stuffed with a little tissue paper to plump the stocking before hanging.

crayon rolls

Crayon rolls are nothing new, but there is no reason to know about them unless you have a squirmy toddler that you are constantly trying to entertain/keep busy.  They are really easy to make, and perfect to keep in your purse, diaper bag, carry-on when traveling, etc.  

my business cards

...and here they are, my stamped business cards.  I had a stamp made at Abbey Printing downtown, and I think they did a great job with the stamp.  The turn-around was really quick, and it only cost me twelve dollars.  I first printed on card stock that I cut business card size, but I wanted something a little more unique, plus the cutting was taking a looong time, and I am impatient.  So I bought a package of manila labels, stamped, and sewed a strip of scrap fabric onto the end of each label.