hope you all had a wonderful Christmas ♥
we’re having a quiet week full of pajamas, new toys & my crochet hooks (+ some yarn 🙂
i haven’t shared my instagram pics with you lately so bear with me … there’s a bunch
if you don’t already follow me i’m : raisinguprubies
♥ saw this bicycle … isn’t it the cutest thing? … um, yes please
♥ actually got our Christmas card done this year … yikes
♥ have you had an apple sandwich yet? … why in the world not?
♥ a memory game i made for my bestie’s daughter … it’s a really cute project the instructions are here
♥ i’m so excited about these little dresses … stay tuned, ’cause they’re gonna be poppin’ up in the shop & on the blog in the next couple weeks
♥ the girls & i had to improvise when we ran out of suncatcher paint during a Christmas craft
my 10 year old said “mom, just google it”
oy
… did you know Elmer’s glue & food coloring produce the same exact result?
♥ found this idea here … this was a birthday present for one of my besties … eeek! right?!
♥ new camera! early Christmas present from the hubs … so excited about this
♥ these holly tags were a hit in the shop … i was knee deep in ’em after black Friday
♥ i totally scored a huge pile of vintage sheets at the thrift store! bonus: it was 50% off that day!
♥ spa in a jar 🙂 gift for our school nurse, who we drive crazy every. single. day.
♥ i’ve been dying to make these for teacher gifts … every year they escape me
not this year! find the printable at Eighteen25
♥ happy mail & lots of packages
♥ Snickerdoodles
♥ baking at the last minute
♥ wrapping at the very last minute 🙂
( i am the queen of last minute … and i loathe it )
♥For God so loved<sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(A)”> the world that he gave<sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(B)”> his one and only Son,<sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(C)”>
that whoever believes<sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-size: 0.65em; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(D)”> in him shall not perish but have eternal life … John 3.16
truth.
♥ nom nom nom nom … 🙂
♥ my youngest got Josephina as a Christmas gift … she has glasses and everything …
she sleeps at the end of her bed 🙂
♥ my craft table also doubles as a video-game-playing-fort-hideout
yes. fun. 🙂
Have a Happy New Year!
i’ll be back next week!
loves to you♥
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Such fun! My girls got American Girl dolls too(from my in-laws). Our gymnast rec'd McKenna and the oldest got Julie(her favorite). And I will admit, its fun to play with them too because I never had one as a girl. They're such great quality! Glad you're having a relaxing week. We are too:)
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Love looking at your fun and pretty pictures!! I love a few of those ideas!! 🙂 Hope you have a happy New Year!! xo Holly
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I Seriously need to get on board with this Instagram thing : ) It's like pulling teeth with me to get going on all these social network things… I started to sign up for Instagram and got distracted with Pinterest instead 🙂 Oh and thank you for the VERY sweet comment 🙂 Happy New Year!BlessingsAngelina
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It looks like you had a happy, blessed Christmas with family. Nothing much better than that- xo Diana
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i love all of your insta shots! that bike and that awesome stack of sheets–love it!! and i see several sheets in there that i have, too : ) now i have to go follow you on IG.
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Love, love, love! I got that exact cam from my hubs, too : ) happy new year!!
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Thanks for all the beautiful eye candy… OK you've shown me the way– MUST. GET. ON. INSTAGRAM! Happy Weekend my friend!
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I love peeking into your crafty life! I really need to get back on this thing.. you keep us all motivated!
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Sending you the best wishes for a Happy…Healthy…Blessed New Year my new friend…may it be filled with Joy!!!! All of your pictures are over the top FABULOUS!!! sending tons of hugs your way!
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Love your blog!! Thanks for dropping by mine and I'm glad to have found yours! Full of inspiration! Have a great week!
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