five

this time of year always seems a bit sad to me.

day by day the christmas lights get fewer and fewer and fewer.

which this year has actually inspired me.

last year i did a 95% handmade holiday [handmade by me and from etsy as well]

this year was substantially less.

next year i am aiming for 100%.

95% me/5% etsy.

i've already started researching some great patterns and tutorials.

Whip Up is amazing if you have not heard of it yet. seriously - i am talking something for everyone on this site.

new years resolution #5: stay aware of the need for handmade in our lives [esp. given the state of our economy]