Whoa…yes, it’s me, two weeks in a row! I had a long weekend with both the MLK holiday and a grading day for school today so I had some extra zip in my step and got another post written. Unfortunately, I still had to leave the house bright and early for an appointment. 
This is what my weather app said when I got up this morning…
And my van said even colder!! I made it to the appointment and got myself back home where I can putter around the house for the rest of the day working on the crafty bits that I’ve been super inspired to create lately.
Leading up to the holidays I just wasn’t in the Christmas spirit. This year was the first that we’ve been full-time empty nesters and the appeal of decorating, baking and the like, just wasn’t there for me.
I’m not exactly sure what it was that turned the table for me but now I’m Christmas crafting like crazy.
Maybe it was the late blooming of this Amaryllis. Isn’t it gorgeous!?!
As promised in my last post…here are some of the completed Scandinavian stars. I made a few more after taking the photo but you get the idea.
I made these scrappy little stars with the offcuts. I’m wishing that I had turned them into a garland instead of individual ornaments. I might do it anyway…just have to heat up the hot glue sticking the top together with the hanger.
This load of buttons is the start of yet another Christmas craft. I have no idea if it’s going to turn out like it is in my head so I’m holding off sharing more for now. I’ll likely share the whole process after completion…even if it is a fail.
Last evening a had some tea. I just love this mug. It’s a good reminder.
I’ll leave you with an image of my sweet boy, Marvin. This is his morning spot…chair tucked under, tablecloth draped over…secret spot.
I’m heading up to the craft/sewing room next to play.
What are you doing today?
That is seriously cold! I love that amaryllis. It’s a triple bloom. Beauty! Your Marvin is a handsome chappie. Cats do like little hiding places, don’t they. A belated happy T-Day, Lisca
Christmas comes early this year ;-) Kidding, the stars are wonderful. And I LOVE the quote on the mug! Marvin is a cutie-pie, have a great T-Day
The stars are beautiful! I’m hopeless when it comes to sewing, so I really admire them. Brr, but that is just too cold. I’m glad we don’t get temperatures like that here where I live. We do have a freeze warning right now, but the sun is shining right into my living room, so it’s warm and cozy for me. Your cat is so cute! Happy T day!
And I thought it was bad with a temperature of 2 degrees this morning.
I really like the scrappy stars. Such a cute idea. Headbutts to Marvin and Happy T Day
At 5 am, it was -9F. Wind chill was even worse. Not quite as cold as you, though. We are staying in the deep freeze until Thursday.
Love those stars. I like yours better than the lady where you got the pattern. I like the off cut stars, too.
I’m curious about the buttons. You can dye them or color them with felt markers, too.
Your Amaryllis is stunning.
Love the message on your mug. Something to live by.
Gotta LOVE Marvin and his hiding spot. Mine hide even further away when I get my camera out.
Thanks for sharing your after Christmas post and tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear friend.
Your amaryllis is gorgeous. And just think, you’ll be ready for Christmas 2025. I like your stars.They are beautiful. And give Marvin a pat for me. Hope it was a happy T day and that it warms up soon. It was -10 at my house this morning. Stay warm. hugs-Erika
We are cold here, too. I think one more day of 1- or 2-digit temps. I am ready for Winter to be over, and it just barely started! LOL Funny, you show the buttons. I have been sewing buttons on clusters for my junk journal. Not fun or easy for these 79-year-old hands! Love the quote on your mug! Marvin sure does look sweet. Happy belated t day.
Ah the chair under the tablecloth/table. I have one that likes a similar spot and you don’t know she’s there until you hear the little kitty snores lol I love your stars, the leftover ones you wanted to turn into a garland, you could always just thread them through a ribbon and hang them like bunting. I do not love your cold weather though,that is seriously cold. Thanks for your visit, if you like junk journalling check out the Youtube of the two people I mentioned, they are full of inspiration. Happy T Day, your ginger and turmeric sounds interesting.