PS These are silhouettes I did in Illustrator of my two dashing young men, who are now 3 and 1.5 – they made Christmas so fun this year!

Want silhouettes of your little kiddos? Send me an email to info@evie-s.com, I’d be happy to do them at a special rate for you, my readers – my gift to you. Happy holidays!

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I hope you had a great Christmas. This year was especially fun for me, I wanted to create gifts for my loved ones instead of buying them for two reasons: 1. I love making things 2. Hauling two babies around all creation to find the perfect gift for all on my list did not seem like an option. So as soon as November hit, I started creating – and here is some of the bounty!

Fingerless Mittens // Scarflet with vintage buttons

I knit alot of the gifts this year, it just makes sense because I can do it anywhere, anytime. Ask my husband, I was knitting something almost every night!

This is a pretty knit I-cord piece that can be worn as a necklace or doubled up as a bracelet! Made out of baby alpaca from Peru. I just might have to make one of these for myself!

Cute bow hairclips for some sweet little girls. You know I gotta get the cute frilly stuff out of my system somehow…no girls to knit for in my house…yet.

This was one of my favorites to work on. Some coasters for my brother in law that had various photographs of London, a place he loves. I used this concept to make them.

Did you give/receive handmade this year? I’d love to hear!

Merry Christmas!

Make a Tiny Valentine

Tiny Valentine’s Matchboxes

DIY Cherry Tree Diorama

DIY Valentine’s at Purl Bee

Make Him Something Sweet

Chocolate Hazelnut Pie Recipe by Cherry Menlove // Valentines cupcakes by ShiShi Cupcakes

DIY: Valentine’s treats by Melanie

Give Him Kisses

Well of course I will be giving him some of those!!

Blow A Kiss Flipbook

Give Him a Lovely Card

Vintage Romance Valentine Postcard (Free PDF Download)

Printable Vintage Valentine Cards

Let the romance ensue! Have a great weekend everybody and I hope you have a wonderful Valentines!

1. 2010 Wall Calendar by Cupcake Studio

2. Brand new holiday floral accessories by Ink & Button

3. North Pole Earrings by Corrieberry Pie

4. Holiday Clippings 02 & 03 by Promise Tangeman

5. Polaroid Christmas Cards Tutorial by Katja of Maedchenmitherz

6. DIY Yarn Pom-Poms and Christmas Trees by Alli of One Pearl Button

7. A Gleeful Christmas by dottie angel

8. Quilted Stockings by reader, Deborah Hudson

9. Photos from 365 day self portrait project by heather pauline

10. Handmade Holiday and Shiny & Bright photos by Tara Anderson

11. Rusty asymmetrical Coat by larimeloom

That includes this years expo. I know it’s hard to pick, but do you have any favorites? Let me know in the comments! I will most likely be doing this again next year since it was so much fun!

Advent Calendar by ziggiau

Advent calendars from Sweet Paul, Design Sponge, and Rachel from Smile and Wave

Calendar with Origami boxes // Advent Box Calendar by shabbychiccrafts

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Does anyone have any advent traditions at their house? I’d love to hear! Also, make sure to check back here on Monday. I will be posting a fabulous Holiday Expo. I’m still accepting admissions if you are interested!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Who can participate: Any artist, etsy seller, independant seller, crafter, or photographer.

What you can submit: A product, a photograph, artwork, DIY project or craft…pretty much anything as long as it has a holiday or winter theme!

When to email it by: Please email your submissions by Sunday, December 13th. I will be posting the expo on the following Monday.

Where to send your submissions: Email me pics, links, etc to info [at] evie-s.com

Can’t wait to hear from you!