Thank you to those who entered in this giveaway!  Without further ado, the winner is #2…Bunny!

Hi peeps!  Last month on my Facebook page I briefly mentioned doing a haberdashery giveaway and it’s finally up!

I have an abundance of craft supplies–I could probably open a little shop!  Ha!  But a de-stash giveaway is more fun and just in time for holiday crafting.  Anyway, there’s new and vintage rick rack in red, white and green–in different sizes–red double fold bias tape, tiny red craft pompoms, a baker’s dozen of red/white striped twist ties and wooden spools (oh, and a Japanese squirrel paper clip thrown in for fun).

To enter just leave a comment and let me know what you look forward (or hope) to make for the holidays.  It doesn’t have to be craft specific meaning it could involve cooking, photography, etc.

Comments will close Sunday October 23rd, 10p PST. Comments are now closed. The winner will be randomly selected and announced  soon after.  Open to everyone.

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By the way, I LOVED reading your mischievous mouse stories on my last post!   I guess many of us have had such encounters or episodes of nearly losing something that left quite an impression.  It’s funny how the human mind works.

Thank you so much for entering my Vintage Paper Garland Giveaway.  Without further ado, the winner is #16…Also Jen!

(Jen, I’ll be emailing you shortly to get your mailing address.)

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Gosh, I can hardly believe Christmas is only 10 days away, how the holidays are just zipping by.  Luckily I’m pretty much done with gift shopping, shipping, etc.  And in just about 2 weeks I’ll be turning 35, which really hasn’t sunken in.   I mean, I don’t feel or act 35 that’s for certain!

The weather has cooled off again (it just doesn’t feel like Christmas to me when it’s 80 degrees outside) and I’m very glad of it.  We’ve been enjoying a parade of warm and hearty soups here at the Fabled Needle house including shrimp wonton, Whaler’s Stew, chicken cilantro and, most likely today, split pea with bacon.

I hope you are enjoying the holidays, or at least our official transition into winter (or summer for our Southern Hemi friends)!

I hope it’s not too late to incorporate a little handmade something into your holiday decorating!  Here’s a merry little giveaway just for you…

A few years ago I stumbled upon this vintage 1940s gift wrap in the $1 bin at the flea market.  The vendor seemed more than happy to be rid of it and even made a comment like “Well, if you think you can do something with it.”  Granted, the paper was quite fragile but the sweet illustrations more than made up for that.  I knew immediately what I would make of it but alas, during the rush of the holiday season it never became a priority.  But finally I decided to check it off my mental to do list so I wouldn’t have to think about it anymore!

Here it is, a 9′ garland (plus a little extra string at the ends) made from vintage Christmas wrapping, kraft paper, red & white striped candy twine and a dusting of gold glitter.  I had so much fun making it, I made 2.  One for me and one for a lucky Fabled Needle reader.

All you need to do is leave a comment and tell me what your favorite DIY holiday craft is.  It could be anything really: decor, food, clothing, cards, etc.  It could be something you’ve made, something you’ve received or something you hope to make!  (And like me, it’s taken you a while to get ’round to it.)

Because the season is upon us, this giveaway only goes through Tuesday, December 14th and closes at Midnight PT; open to everyone.  I hope you’ll participate – good luck, dears!