Yard Sale Treasure!

Shades of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree! I was so happy to hit this yard sale! The lady was down sizing and had a bunch of BEAUTIFUL holiday bargains. She should know these things have found a home where they will be much loved!

More than half way there...

So I've decided to finalize a list of smaller gifts to give to postal-workers, teachers, dentist, doctor, etc. I'll work on it today and share what I've accomplished later on...patience!

We have finally gotten some sun and decent temperatures so I'd really like to get a Christmas picture done soon! (not making sense? It will when I show you!)

Candle tea party

I haven't gotten all the things done that I hoped on the weekend, but today I finally made the teacup candles that I saw in Martha Stewart's magazine last year!

I picked the teacups up at yard sales this summer and cut store-bought cafe candles to the right size because I didn't have any place to buy wicks around here. These candles were about $4.00 for a box of 20, I think. Then, I melted the remainder of the cut candle , along with ends of scented pillar candles, in a 9" pie plate over a pot of boiling water. I poured the melted wax in the cup around the candle and added a teabag tag with a heart stamped on it. I will give these to pre-school teachers for Christmas.

The wheels are in motion!

Well, I cut my Christmas card list unmercilessly this year and they are addressed and waiting for pictures. Maybe I can take the Christmas picture this weekend...
I also did the home spruce up worksheet from organized Christmas. I would really like to complete something on that sheet this week! Guess I'll start with finishing the paint in the boy's room. I'll have to post before and afters , as DH did a fabulous job building a bed in the eaves for DS8. I need to oil the wood on the bed, too! Sheesh-forgot about that! I'd love to do a Suessical, Mount Crumpet/Whoville theme for Christmas in there. I'll have to see what I can come up with.
I've got to do a bit more digging in the storage space, as there are a few gifts I've bought and just stuffed in there!(Not good!)
To Do(Weekend edition!)

1. stitch snowflakes on apron
2. take Christmas card photo
3. paint in boys room
4. take Christmas totes out of storage, put summer totes in storage, put Christmas totes back in storage!Phew!

I'll let you know how I make out! Happy Weekend!