Yeah, I’m making all my Christmas gifts this year. No, not for my kids! Like I can make an ipod! We’re talking extended family gifts. I’m over at Segullah today discussing why I would do this.
The stuffed dog head is just the beginning . . . .

December 1, 2011 · 6 comments
Yeah, I’m making all my Christmas gifts this year. No, not for my kids! Like I can make an ipod! We’re talking extended family gifts. I’m over at Segullah today discussing why I would do this.
The stuffed dog head is just the beginning . . . .

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Since I'm Mormon and church stuff comes up frequently, I thought I would provide a little glossary for terms you may not know:
First of all church is three hours long on Sunday. Whew! It's divided into three meetings:
Sacrament Meeting-the main church meeting, like Mass. The speakers are almost always members of the congregation. Anyone over the age of 12 can be asked to speak.
Sunday School-divided up by age (adults all go together) about 45 min long.
Relief Society-women's meeting, about 45 min.(the kids go to Primary, Men go to Priesthood meeting, teenage girls go to Young Womens). I'm the President of this group of women.
Celestial Kingdom-Heaven
Bishop-the leader of the congregation
Visiting teachers-all Mormon women are given a partner and assigned 2-4 women that they visit, call, give baked goods to every month.
Ward-the local congregation. It's all arranged geographically, so where you live determines where (and when) you go to church.
Mr. Hildie (a.k.a. Mister) (age 40something)-Funny, thoughtful, passionate, maddening husband.
India (girl, age 17)-Smart and always does the right thing.
York (boy, age 16)-Nerdy and proud of it.
Finn (boy, age 14)-Quiet unless he's talking about watches.
Arabella (girl, age 11)-Thoughtful and gentle.
Adelaide "Ada" (girl, age 8)-Saucy and unafraid.
Jasper (boy, age 6)-Sweet as sugar.
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I’ve done full and partial handmade Christmas’s for years now. I love it!
Ooh, are you making me one? I would love to make some homemade gifts! But I’m not as crafty as you!
wow, that dog looks totally amazing! kudos!
The dog is super cute! I am doing the same thing. making gifts for everyone but the kiddos!
and yes, crafting always calms me down.
That doggy head is just plain adorable, Jennie!
If you could pass some of that creative genius over this way I would really appreciate it. I love me some holiday cheer, but I have to say that the idea of all homemade gifts makes me feel super stressed, and I am not even doing anything like that.
However it is pretty inspiring. How are the always clever and unique Christmas cards coming along?