Along with fabulous food and family, Thanksgiving means it’s officially okay (in my book) to begin thinking about Christmas. I like to finish one holiday before I move onto the next.

This year I’ve already done something special… a Santa making class with my mom in a nearby historic town. It was awesome.

We started with nothing.

Then we cut, sewed, and stuffed.

Next we added a face and beard.

Then we adorned.

Adorning is the best.

These are some seriously cool Santas. Theysell for $200 !!!! And now I know how to make them. Granted, I need materials. Beads and trims and fabric, oh my.

Teacher gifts, here we come! (although they’ll be a less expensive, teacher-y fun version)

Now that Thanksgiving is upon us, which means Christmas is around the corner, what do you do to get into the holiday spirit?

Misa Ramirez / Melissa Bourbon

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