My handmade Christmas is falling apart- literally

I had idyllic visions of making most, if not all, of the Christmas gifts for my children this year.  I could opt out of the consumerism, find joy in the creative process, and my children would appreciate the simplicity of a hand made item.  I am a crafty person, I love to sew and quilt, and I even own (and use) two glue guns.  I figured I could make toys and clothing for my kids without too much trouble.

I should have known better!

Starting in July, I dreamed of creating an entire hiding spot for my daughter out of an unused attic space adjacent to her room.  Unfortunately, I needed some key help from my husband, and he just wasn't on board with the plan.  In September, I gave up that dream, and began searching and planning all the cute toys, clothes, and games I would make.  Somehow, time slipped away, and I found myself preparing for Thanksgiving with almost no progress made.  Still, I was determined that I would complete my list of projects and create a handmade Christmas for myself and my family. 

I shouldn't have started with the doll houses.  The blog I read made them look so simple and easy.  Just a couple of evenings, and they would be done.  Well, they took me two weeks, and they still didn't turn out like I had hoped.  I hesitatingly moved on to a few other projects, most of which are taking way more time, effort, and money than I had anticipated.  And when I pulled out the doll houses to wrap them, I find that they are quite literally falling apart.  Every little scrap of fabric that was so painstakingly placed is now just falling off. 

I also have a sneaking suspicion that when these home made presents are unwrapped, my children will not jump for joy.  I have a sneaking suspicion they will be looking for the buttons, lights and noise, and asking why they "don't do anything".  I have a sneaking suspicion that they will be tossed to the side in a matter of minutes, and trampled as they look for more exciting toys.

I think I should buy them a few toys, close up my craft room, and spent the next few weeks sipping hot chocolate and watching a few Christmas movies, rather than breaking my neck trying to finish everything in time.

Original post to Deep South Moms.