(I’m going to be changing the date of this post repeatedly so it stays at the top all week…don’t let that throw you!)

It’s here.

The day you’ve all been waiting for. (OK, maybe just me.) It’s time to link up to your nativities. Let’s see them ALL.

I’ll be featuring some of my favorites (as well as my own) throughout the upcoming weeks.

I’d like it if you could add the button (courtesy of the fabulous Kim @ 733 design) to the bottom of your posts so that people can come back here and check out more awesome displays.

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The winner of the $25 gift certificate to Say It On The Wall is…

#54, aka Just the Two of US, who said:

“I like the I am a child of God saying!”

Didn’t win?  No problem!  This week instead of guessing what the new product of the week will be, you get to make a suggestion of what you want the new product to be.  Head on over to Say It On The Wall on Facebook to leave a suggestion and if your suggestion is picked, you win!

The winner of the Rust Bloomers Tote Scripture Bag from MollyGear is…

#228, aka Betty Rollins, who said:

“I grind my own wheat and make my own bread and I am very proud of it!!!”

Shoot me an email to [email protected] to claim your prize!

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The winner of the earrings from GoodieJar is…

#64, aka movingmommy, who said:

“I love the robins egg blue and the itty bitty mum ones. SO cute!”

Shoot me an email to [email protected] to claim your prize!

And remember…EVERYONE gets 10% off through December 20th using code “CRAPPY”!

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The winner of the $25 gift certificate to Baby Blvd. is…

#129, aka Alsacianne, who said:

“Love love love the reversible headbands! Especially the black and red one… Thanks for the chance :)”

Shoot me an email at [email protected] to claim your prize.

And, if you didn’t win, remember that Jen from Baby Blvd. is offering all of you 10% off using code “CRAPMADE”!

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Don’t forget to link up your own nativities in the Nativity Parade!

I have a thing for Playmobil. I think it’s the nostalgia. My brother had a Playmobil set with a camping trailer when we were kids and it was awesome. I bought my boys a Playmobil pirate ship a few years back, but I think they were too young for it (R.I.P). Thankfully, the nativity has survived.

I wanted a nativity that my kids could touch and play with. I love hearing Macy read the story to my boys and seeing her supervise the initial set up (though it never stays the way she wants it).

One day I found a shark about to eat the baby Jesus.

Many times I find cars parked near the stable.

That’s kind of the point with this set…I want my kids to experience it.

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The winner of the $25 gift certificate to Expressions Vinyl is…

#190, aka Tricia, who said:

“I love the ornaments and would love to make them for gifts or for my baby girls first xmas even if i dont win thanks for idea!”

Tricia, shoot me an email to [email protected] to claim your prize!

Didn’t win but still need vinyl?  Use code “HOLIDAYCRAP” for 10% off through the month of December!

HUGE thanks to Expressions Vinyl for the giveaway and for providing me with vinyl for many of the projects!

Another giveaway coming your way as soon as I finish typing this morning!

And, don’t forget that TOMORROW is the day for the Nativity Parade.

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you should remove pins instead of sewing over them:

Don’t say you weren’t warned.

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***Don’t forget to enter the Expressions Vinyl giveaway here.***

Macy busted out this shirt yesterday:

(Click on the picture to go to the tutorials)

And then I started thinking about projects of Christmases past.  I know that some of you have been here for ages, but others are new.  I thought I’d take just a second to remind you of some of my favorite holiday projects.

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(Button courtesy of the fabulous Kim @ 733 design)

I don’t care if you call it a nativity set or a creche, I love them all.

When I was a kid, we had one made entirely (by my mom) out of salt dough. Each little figure had garlic pressed dough hair and hand drawn faces. I really wish there were pictures of that thing, because it was AMAZING. I’m giddy just thinking about the camels and sheep. INSANE!

Now that I’m all grown up, I have a couple on display, which I’ll be sharing next week.

Starting next Tuesday (December 7th), I’ll be hosting a linky party. I want YOU to show off your nativity. I don’t care if it’s Fisher Price or olive wood from Jerusalem or terra cotta pots (or salt dough)…I WANT TO SEE IT!

So get it out, dust it off, set it up and then BLOG it and link up with us!

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