Michaels 40% Off Coupon - Good through Wednesday, December 11th, 2010

Here is a 40% Off printable coupon for one regularly priced item at Michaels. It is good through Saturday, December 11th.

Click here.

Enjoy.

Making Time for Life and Beading ... Christmas is Coming

I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted. Life has been a bit chaotic and fitting in everything I should be doing has left little time for everything I want to be doing. But, I think that is a challenge for most of us.

Though I haven't had a lot of time for sewing or crafting, I finally took some time to make a few ornaments - beaded ornament covers if you want to be precise - and to create patterns for them. I find beading and sewing very calming, even when it is challenging. I sometimes forget that. I am determined to fit more time for it into even my most hectic weeks.

Here are some of the ornaments I've made in the last few weeks. In looking at them together I realize my color combinations aren't classically "Christmasy" but I still think they'll look nice on the tree.

If you are interested in the patterns for these ornaments and others I've made in the past, click here.

What are you working on for the Holidays? Do you have any tips for fitting more sewing and crafting into my hectic schedule? I welcome your suggestions.

Happy Crafting!