So I didn't end up making all of my Christmas gifts this year. Sue me.
And, though I did make quite a few, I was really bad about documenting them.
I made my mom the cutest necklace out of Shrinky Dinks (as a matter of fact the 80s actually did call wanting their craft project back) that I drew little colourful Red Shoes inspired houses on, cut out, shrunk, and strung with multi-coloured, multi-shaped beads.
I think she loved it. She's been wearing it every time I've seen her since. I'm going to make a few to sell in the store so when I do, I'll post the process here.
I also knit my sister Zoey a doll in the likeness of our recently deceased cat Teddy/Ted Bear/Edward Louise that will hopefully serve double duty as a friend to her kitty Finn who is, tragically, an only cat.
And I had lofty plans to finish knitting a really beautiful throw for my mother-in-law, but blankets are hard work! I have knit 1.5 of the 4 balls it's going to swallow up and I've probably spent a good 20 hours on it already. I'm getting to be a faster knitter, but I think it will be a birthday present this year instead.
There is one craft project that I am most proud of.
My Melissa doll.
I was going to knit one of these little beauties for each of my really close girlfriends, but I have about 8 of those and this project was a true labour of love. Eventually they will each have their own, but this year, Melissa is the only one getting this:
Her name is Melissa too and, although she looks just like her new owner, she has a slightly more manageable hair, slimmer thighs, a better job, newer laptop, the list goes on.
I have sent her with Marie Lou (another friend) back to Toronto to deliver so I don't quite know how real life Melissa will appreciate her but, regardless, she was a ton-o-fun to make.
I learned to felt in the process of finishing her face (and her laptop) and now my new addiction is felting.
Where does it end. I mean really.
Less than 4 weeks away from our due date now!
And lots to do in the meantime.
Christmas was incredible at the shop. Economy schmeconomy.
Monday is inventory day and I'm really looking forward to re-merchandising my sad holiday window displays, packing up what's left of the Christmas product (there's not as much as I thought there'd be considering the place looked like Santa threw up in there only a short month ago) and gearing up for Spring.
We're not changing our hours too much for January and February, but we will be closed Mondays until March.
BLACKBIRD HOURS OF OPERATION FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 4pm
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