Woodland Wreath Christmas Cards

I am back again with some more of the cards I have made this year by using Hunkydory toppers with matching papers and inserts.   I just added some glitter card, ribbon and papers from my stash to complete the look.

This set may not look very Christmassy but I really like them.

Now it is time to check in with Daisy the Elf to see what she has been up to ....

Oww, it looks like she came with gifts ... and cookies, yum!

But where is Daisy?  Oh look she is hiding in the  Christmas decorations again.  I bet she has a good view of what the girls are doing from up there.

Dionne

Splish Splash

Second post today, things are really hotting up.  What with trying to share the Christmas cards I have been making and trying to keep up with all of all of the antics of those mischievous elves.

Today I would like to share with you mermaid tails for elves.  I am not sure where I got the idea to make mermaid tails for all of the little elves.  I tried to find a knitting pattern on line but I failed.  I then tried adapting a Barbie Doll pattern, but boy are those girls thin, and that pattern would not fit our elves.  So, out of desperation,  I decided to make my own pattern and, after a bit of trail and error, came up with this design.

Admittedly, my elf does look like she is in a sack race here!

This is a more realistic pose I suppose!  Let's see how Daisy the Elf got on with her new mermaid tail this morning?

Oh yes, I forgot that they have a wet room - no bath for poor Daisy, she must have been so disappointed, especially after she struggled into her lifejacket.

Mind you, she looks very smart in her lifejacket .... and it matches her tail perfectly.

Dionne

Bauble Christmas Cards

Here are some more of the cards I have made this year using Hunkydory toppers and matching papers.  I love all of the glitz and sparkle in this set ... oh and all that fabulous purple and blue!  Unfortunately the papers in this set have a very high sheen, which makes for a lovely card, but it is very difficult to photograph because the light reflects in the papers.

The trouble with keeping you up to date with the antics of the elves from three separate families is keeping up with the sharing. First today we have Arlen and Rowena, the pair of them seem to be getting up to all sorts of mischief - both indoors and out!

I just adore Rowena's tiny teddy bear.

Oh, and just at her gorgeous skirt, wow!

Ha ha, this Rudolph basket has a familiar look about it.

Looks like the reindeer strike is over, Arlen and Rowena seem to have tricked one of them into pulling their toboggan around yesterday - it must be hard work without snow.

Oh dear, naughty Arlan.  Oww, that could get painful!

Now it's the turn of Daisy the elf ..

Whilst everyone else has gone off on a bus trip yesterday, Daisy went tobogganing around the school room ... whilst the cats away the elf will play.

Dionne

So Many Santa Hats!

If there is something I should be able to knit in my sleep it is these Santa style hats.  I have lost count of the number I have made over the past 18 months.  Although, between you and me, I actually enjoy both making them and decorating them.

My Santa style hats come in all sorts of sizes because the aim is for them to fit any number of toys in the house - so they can party along with those naughty Elves.  One day last week I shared a photo of some of this year's hats and today my other niece discovered Santa hats in her Advent box.

To be honest, I cannot remember which niece got what hats, but here is another selection - featuring some of my favourites .....

Arlen and Rowena have been trying hats on their bear friends, don't they look cute?

I am still playing catch-up with my backlog of elf photos, today it is the turn of Louis and his girlfriend (it really is time they gave that poor girl a name).

They are so sweet snuggled up in bed together.  Many more toys and my niece's daughter will not be able to get in!

I hope these little sweethearts put a smile on your face this drab Monday morning.


Dionne

Can you Hear Him? Christmas Cards

More of my Christmas cards today.

I am so busy at the moment I chose to use Hunkydory toppers and matching papers.  I added some scraps from my stash to come up with my own unique design.  This set has lovely traditional designs.

 

I have quite a few photos today featuring Daisy the Elf, sorry there are so many but there are three days worth.

I think that Daisy likes to play Hide and Seek ...

as well as tobogganing to the shops.

Dionne

Reindeer Christmas Cards

Some thought it would never happen, at times I was inclined to agree with them, but I have at last started to make my Christmas cards.

This year I decided to buy some Hunkydory toppers with matching backing papers, so some of the decisions were made for me.  I have also added bits and bobs from my crafty stash.

The toppers and papers, on average, come come in sets of three or four, so I thought that would be how I would share them with you.

If I can take you back to the beginning of the month when I mentioned that my best friend and I have been exchanging Advent Calenders for more that 25 years.  Over the last few years I have been making covered boxes to put her daily gift into.  However, my friend never fails to find the most amazing and innovative containers to put her gifts in.

Meet Rudolf ...

But I am such a lucky girl because I also received an Advent Calender from another friend.  My friend Lisette made this gorgeous Advent Countdown.

Made from a matchbox, which was covered in Christmas papers and filled with 23 chocolate beans and one delicious chocolate Santa - well, I assume it is delicious, I haven't actually eaten it yet!

A section on the top of the matchbox lifts up to reveal a countdown to Christmas Day, isn't that clever?

The little matchbox came with a beautiful Anna Griffin handmade card which gave instructions on how to use the Advent Calender.

Stunning card, it really made me wish that I had bought this kit when I had the chance.




Dionne

Doing the Town

My super model elf is back on the catwalk to bring you this creation in purple and lilac.

Her handbag, jumper and skirt knitting patterns are all by Helen Cox and are available from Ravelry.

Dionne