Placemat to… Christmas Stocking! {Day 80 of The 100-Day Countdown to Christmas}

The creativity and talent others have astounds me sometimes!Â I wish I had more of the crafty gene when I see projects like the one we have for you today.Â Wendy, of Old Days, Old Ways, made this stocking:

Photo used with permission; Credit: Wendy, Old Days Old Ways

From this placemat she found at the dollar store:

Photo used with permission; Credit: Wendy, Old Days Old Ways

She also took this tapestry, also from the dollar store:

Photo used with permission; Credit: Wendy, Old Days Old Ways

And made this stocking with it:

Photo used with permission; Credit: Wendy, Old Days Old Ways

I think it’s time for me to learn to sew.Â ::Ahem::Â If you’d like to see how she did this, you can see instructions for the first stocking here, and the second stocking here.

Our gift ideas for today would make a neat gift for someone who enjoys traveling and staying in Bed and Breakfasts:

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Adopted at age 2, grew up in the Charlotte, NC area. Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University. Loves being a Mom of two and taste-testing Chef John's culinary creations and sharing them with readers.