The countdown is on. Christmas will be here before we know it! AHHH! Who had all their shopping done? Nope, not me. And we have a couple birthdays on either side of Christmas too. WHEW…the pressure.
In reality, I’m not super stressed at all. It all seems to work itself out. I do enjoy gift giving…just more the spontaneous gift giving than the obligatory. Such as I got a sweet gift from a coworker completely unexpectedly. I had complemented her a her bag and she told me she’d picked it up in the dollar spot at Target( not affiliation). A couple days later she brought me my very own matching bag!
I like to try to make some gifts…or make gifts for others to give. I was working on a new item I saw a while ago and have wanted to give a whirl. I got all my pieces cut and ready then ….
this happened.
Totally not getting anything done. That’s ok because I was still recovering from the weirdest illness I’ve had in recent years. Sore throat, stuff nose, icky tummy and wicked dizziness…like hardly able to walk dizzy. Mini-me got it first then me then Mr. G. Thankfully it only lasted a day.
Back to the craftiness…
I made microwave bowl cozies. No more burned fingers. They are microwavable, reversible, washable and downright handy.
Our school is having another craft sale week long this year. Its really fun to see what co-workers like to create in their leisure time.
I brought some of my old etsy and craft sale stock as well as the new product that I’m trying out. Frankly I don’t care if the bowl cozies sell because I can give them as gifts.
On other news…my December Daily is ready to go. I will share it in another post. I’m really excited about this project. I keep tucking bits of this and that away each day to slip into my journal. It will be super fun to look back on in the coming years. I still pull out the book I made from my calendar project of 2014.
The cold weather has me sipping on tea everyday…both to keep the chill off and to sooth my sore throat.
oh so sorry your were fighting an illness, I read about another online friend that had something quite similar so a bug must be going around
That was neat to have a work craft show-your microwave protectors are a great idea-bowls coming of the microwave are always so hot to touch-so great idea.
Happy T Kathy
Goodness. I feel for you, dear. I hope you are better now.
Your bowl cozies are clever. Unique, too.
I look forward to your Dec. dailies. That will be fun to flip through over the years, too.
Hope you feel better soon and the tea you shared with us for T this Tuesday works its magic.
Sorry you aren’t well and I hope you soon feel better. I am sure your cat will be there to help you along.
Beautiful cosies with wonderful ideas to make them different to any others.
Drink lots and take care
Have a very happy T Day
Love Chrissie xx
I hope you are feeling better now, these winter colds and bugs are no fun.
The cat looked really comfortable.
The bowl cozies looked super and are a good idea.
Enjoy your cuppa and I hope it soothes your sore throat.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
that sounds like a wicked virus! Glad you’re all feeling better.Your cosies are beautiful – great gift idea! Did you get a new kitty? He or she is so adorable. Tea is good fr a sore throat- esp. with a bit of honey added in. take care, and happy T day!
I have a Christmas Eve birthday. Would you like to add that to your calendar, Halle? Just kidding.
It’s the pits being sick during the holiday season. I hope you recover quickly, as the rest of your family did.
The cosies are wonderful. I could use a bunch of those. They’re pretty as well as practical. I see lots of things in your display that I would buy if I lived closer.
I look forward to seeing your calendar project for the year.
Happy T-day! Eileen xoxo
I love your bowl cosies! What fun it must have ben to have a craft sale in school! I do hope you recover soon – I still get mild vertigo if I overdo it on the computer or if I turn quickly while we are out! Looking forward to seeing your December daily!! Happy T day! Chrisx
Your bowl cozies are beautiful and so practical.
I hope you get all your shopping done. I finished mine in a few days, but I only shop online. Having birthdays on either side of Christmas sounds like a lot to plan for.Try not to get stressed and just enjoy the season.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
That is on of the best ideas. A bowl cozy. I need to make a couple as I also have fiesta ware and it looks like it would work perfect to protect your fingers and hands. You are very clever! Hope it was a happy T day. I’m a bit late checking in.
I’m sorry you have been poorly with this crazy virus. Hopefully you are A-OK again by the time you read this.
It’s good that you are not getting stressed. Just try to be a bit organised and prioritise and relax. What gets done, gets done.
Those bowl cozies sound like a good idea. How about a little tutorial when you have time?
We are usually away on Tuesday and I would use my ipad, but so many comments have not come through that I have given up on that and I just do the comments a day late. Better late than never!
Happy belated T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I’m glad your sickness only lasted a day. Sounds dreadful :( I use pot holders for hot bowls, but the “cozies” are a higher level. Nice!