Christmas Projects

It was a busy month, but as I looked around my house I found a few projects I had done that I could share with you.

Mostly there are lots of paper trees all over the place.

I just love all the things you can do with paper!

Really, the possibilities are endless.

And they are just so fun!

I also decorated an "H" for Christmas. On the back I have a winter one, so after the new year all I have to do is turn it around.

We added a second tree this year and needed more ornaments. Time to get baking! We had to have a donkey.

And a Camel.

And a pig!?!
Oh well, anything goes around here.

Lori Holt Apron Pattern

Today was a quiet day on Christmas break so I decided to pull out a pattern and fabric I have had on hand for a while just waiting to be sewn. This is a pattern by Lori Holt (from Bee in My Bonnet) called the One Yard Apron. It takes a fat quarter and 2 other fabrics totaling a yard, plus trim. The pattern is available on-line and locally at My Girl Friend's Quilt Shoppe in Logan.

I started by cutting out the pieces. Very easy.

Next I prepared the pockets and added trim. I decided to go with fabulous ric-rac.

I then sewed on the waist band.

Then I sewed up the ties and put them in place in the waist band.

Time for more trim, this time on the bottom edge. I went with a pistachio green ruffle.

I added more trim to the bottom of the apron and ... Ta-Dah! All Done.

Heavenly Popcorn

First of all, a BIG shout-out to all of my neighbors! Thanks for all the Christmas goodies! You might live in Utah if on a Monday night, before Christmas, your doorbell rings 5 or 6 times with families bringing you holiday goodies! Not kidding! Our first year in our home in Sun Prairie I took treats and cards to my neighbors. I got some funny looks. Apparently this was not a common custom back on Kelly St. Having said that, I was not planning on delivering treats this year, but... then I just couldn't resist. *smile* I hope this box is full enough!

Our Family loves this stuff, so Merry Christmas to you, here is the recipe!

Heavenly Popcorn

2 Bags Microwave Popcorn

1 12oz. bag White chocolate Chips

Pop corn, making sure to remove all un-popped kernels.

Melt Chocolate chips in microwave. Cook on high for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat 2 more times. (Be sure to use a dry metal or plastic spoon!)

Pour chocolate over popcorn and stir.

Lay out mixture on wax paper to set.

(Optional toppings: drizzle melted milk chocolate chips or crushed candy canes onto popcorn before it dries).