Operation Homemade Christmas a Great Success

This year I decided to make everyone something. That way I could satisfy my desire to be creative while staying far, far away from the malls and their mindless multitudes. I will have to post some pictures because I have to say, all my gifts turned out quite nicely.

Mom got a mosaic mirror made with pieces from her favorite lamp that broke.

Dad got soapstone cubes to freeze and put in his spirits for a real drink on the rocks.

Dan got a card shark sculpture.

Alexis got a pair of lovers' mittens (two normal mittens and one large mittens to hold hands in) and a pillow case.

Erica got a Moleskine calendar. Okay, so I cheated a little. I ordered it online though and still missed the marmoset like masses.

Sergei got running tights, a jacket and long sleeve shirt so he can continue running in the cold weather (yeah, yeah, this also came from online).

Baby Alexis got a Very Hungry Caterpillar knitted scarf and a book to go along. I think it is the best thing I've ever knit.

Connie's gift still isn't finished but she is getting a quilted table runner. It is my first attempt at quilting and it is just okay. Nothing super great about it. But I sure put my heart into it anyway.

I got some cozy flannel PJs and some cocks (I collect them for my kitchen).