And now, a stocking update.  The “four burlap stocking project” turned into ONE linen stocking on the front door.

Which means I am using the old stockings I made several years ago…I actually think I blogged about “just how excited I was” to find that leopard felt..barf!  So over the leopard felt tops I nearly pitched out the stockings which would be a shame because they were work, you know SEWING!  So I think I might just pull off the “cuffs” and either add something new or nada.  And yes the baby’s stocking is different, it is the official “baby stocking” even though it is “black”..i love it, its needlepoint and I bought it when were newlyweds and living here and I already had “baby fever.

OK, more  later in the week, just so you know, the tree is pretty much the same, just one extra weird thing in the top..you’ll have to wait to see.  And I have been enjoying (as much as you can enjoy wrapping) using the kraft paper and boxes including some items from Garnish..more on that maybe later. One little tip (or maybe you can give me some tips) on working with kraft paper..it is thick and doenst always stay put with regular scotch tape..i bought some “easy tear” packing tape but that is UGLY even on the back of a gift…i think it is better to buy a thinner “kraft paper look” paper..i found some at Target on the paper plate, paper party bag aisle *you know near the thank you notes and cards* it does the trick but i am also addicted to the sheets from Garnish..they are not thin but not super thick and are precut a good size for most boxes…another little alert..my friend Lynsey picked up some CUTE burlap loose weave ribbon stuff (wide) at Michaels for me..very cute for a bow on a BIG gift or tree garland..i will try to snap a pic soon.