Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you had a few moments of peace and joy. A time when all was quite and you could reflect on the beauty of the Christmas holiday. Because I am organizationally challenged and distractions over-take me (the fun of A.D.D.) I usually have to wait until I am so out of time and the event is actually here....when I can no longer clean a little more, or bake a little more, or shop a little more, then I have to stop. I have no choice but to stop and enjoy the Holiday. So I finally Stopped and rested and enjoyed the music and what is left of Christmas.


Here you will find some Christmas crafts...I re-used a piece of cardboard from a package and covered it in some nice Christmas scrapbook paper. Then experimented w/my own lettering in pencil and went over it w/"Stickles". I also tried pleating the crepe paper (you know I just forgot what it was called and had to go & find the package, I hate when that happens) glued it then applying w/some glitter to the edges. I had been wanting to try pleating the crepe paper--one of those things you see and wish you had more time to try it. But just what is the secret to it, as I am not a pro and it is hard to get evenly pleated...let me know if you have done this w/success.

I made these skates out of fabric for Grace for the Heidi's swap that I posted in last. I am hoping to find a few moments to craft before the weekend is over.

How has your week been mine has been extra challenging for so many reasons. One big one being that my one daughter has been sick since last weekend and another complains once in a while of a belly ache too. There was re-arranging of schedules w/work, school, w/illness and snow that we received last Saturday night. Shopping and cooking and all the last minute things. But we made it to church Christmas eve as planned and then off to family party. Christmas morning was unwrapping most of the gifts with a break for overnight baked french toast and then bible reading of the Christmas story. Finishing of gifts, arrival of oldest daughter & her family...then a quiet evening of our own Turkey dinner & a kids movie. We are still so very blessed by God and thank Him for the hope that the Birth of Jesus brought so very long ago.
Blessings & Hugs, Carol

Christmas Swap 2009

Wow, where did time go? I just had to post before Christmas gets here. This is awful how behind I am. I completed another of Heidi's swaps. She is so sweet and I love to visit her beautiful blog. It puts you in the holiday spirit no matter when you go there! Hugs to Heidi!!! And to my lovely new friend and partner for the swap, Grace. You can find her here at Pink in the City.
The picture above is the cutest vintage window box that Grace made. I will treasure it each year it is very special. She did a wonderful job!
Thanks again Grace for the "Merry Christmas" letters to hang and candy and "snow" to craft with. For the great candle and ornaments and all you sent. And especially thanks for being such a nice new friend!

It is also this girl's birthday. I don't have to say how hard it is to have and to celebrate a birthday so close to Christmas and the activities that it contains! The important thing I think of most about Olivia is that she was given the gift of Mercy and giving. Never had I seen a child like her who would give you her last bite of any treat she had since a small toddler. She is so giving in all ways but it also makes for a sensitive spirit that can be so easily hurt. I know it is her gift because we all try to teach children but some just do it on their own...Happy 8th Birthday Olivia. She is my "baby" but has caught up to her one sis completely (which makes her a bit sad since they are 21 mo. apart!) I think she grew to complete the scene in which she becomes truly a twin to her other sis. They have been so close like I can only imagine twins to be and even their appearance is such that everyone has always asked or thought them to be twins! (although to a momma they are different) She is my shy girl yet has sang little solo parts for the school Christmas show and will do it again tonight with her sis also. Their relationship I think makes their one sister wish she could be a part (a teen tho she is)..me too! In fact, Cassidy wore a shirt for Olivia to school today that says "Happy Birthday". They are only a grad apart and one was home longer for a year.
I would not quit today, even with its hectic pace, before posting and saying hello. Above is a photo of some stars for the swap I am completing today. Blessings for the Season,
Carol