its [pretty much] the most wonderful time of the year…

okay okay okay.  im one of THOSE people.  I LOVE Christmas.  I get my Christmas feeling pretty much as soon as October hits and I have this theory that it starts smelling like Christmas November 1st.  Christmas has a smell…trust me on this one.

Now let me clarify.  I also really love thanksgiving.  as an intense lover of food and friendship, its one of my faves.  I do not ignore thanksgiving completely but I do get a bit prematurely excited for all things festive.

My husband is really intense about “No Christmas before Thanksgiving…give thanksgiving the respect it deserves!”  He actually said this phrase to me the other day when I began singing a Christmas carol in the car.  he had no where to turn and he avoided my joyful tunes by blasting rihana in my face (or whatever was playing on kiisfm at that time).

Anywho…since ive been “banned” from decorating until November 28th (after all the dinners) I’ve decided to get a head start on some Christmas craftin.

while penny was a nappin, I squeezed out a couple of projects including this little fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la banner and a little sparkly Rudolf.  I was inspired by all the little sparkly buck silhouettes ive been seeing all over pinterest.  I love the little sparkle it adds and I thought why not take it a little step further and give that good ol reindeer a big red nose.  like a light bulb!

im sure there are more projects to come : )…I cant wait!

In case your curious about the reindeer silhouette…I just hunted one down online and printed it out.  get some glitter all up on that bad boy and cut it out then paste it on a canvas! boom!  that easy.

what are some crafty creations your eyeing this holiday season?  id love to get some more ideas : )