Holidays, Babies and Crafts - oh my!

So many things going on with the holidays upon us - only 14 days till Christmas! Shopping, cooking, finding time to spend with friends and family.  With so many things already going on I can't seem to figure out why my crafty brain seems to be on hyper-drive! Maybe in an effort to save a little money on gifts this year I am plotting less expensive homemade ways to say Merry Christmas to those I love.  I am finding though that is not always the case.  By the time I have figured out how I want something to look I have spent more than it would have cost just to buy the item - I am being rather vague here in case those loved ones I am crafting for read this blog before they open their Christmas packages.  - I'll post pictures and DIY instructions after the 25th :) 

In addition to all the fun surround the holidays babies seem to be sprouting up everywhere.  I can't wait to meet my new nephew by friendship in a few days.  What a great holiday gift! We are also expecting a special package!  So much to plan as we get ready for a newborn - I should be cleaning up my craft projects (or clutter piles as my family calls them) but I keep digging into them.

I think I'll blame it on the cold weather keeping me in doors for now.