Anyone want to see photos of some craft projects that I made for Christmas gifts this year?

I just completed these three banners today. Whew...just in time for Christmas! Some ideas for these banners are to use them for wall decoration, as a drape over furniture, or cupboards, etc. or use as an accent or a window treatment.

The first photo is of two similar banners that I made for two wonderful little girls. Shhhh....don't tell them! These banners will be great to use as a 'valance' at the girl's bedroom windows and they match (co-ordinate with) the four wall hangings that the girls and I made a few years ago, which are now hanging over their beds. I used fabrics and scraps from that previous craft project and added some 'girly' embellishments. The banners really DO look much cuter in real life than the photo conveys.

The next photo is of a banner I made for my grandson's bedroom. While in PA over Thanksgiving vacation, I was able to get a pillow from the crib bedding that is in my grandson's bedroom. I purchased co-ordinating fabrics, added some embellishments to these flags and ended up with what I think is a really great banner! This banner looks great next to the matching crib pillow that I snatched from Tucker's bedroom and I'm hoping his mom will also enjoy this! (and is not reading this blog!) Of course, this grandma came up with an additional (more "fun") gift for Tucker, as well as a savings bond to start his investment portfolio!

What is pictured in this post is the extent of the craft projects that I did for Christmas gift giving this year. UNLESS, of course, I get a wild idea in the next few days!

Update on my cold...

I'm pretty convinced that I now have a sinus infection along with the cough and cold I am battling. I may have to see a doctor and am glad for Tuesday and Wednesday off work so that I can get treatment before I travel! Hope everyone is busily accomplishing their pre-Christmas tasks!

Happy Hanukkah!