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Hello, my name is Dionne and I have been crafting for a very long time. As a very young child my mother tried to teach me to knit, it was a disaster. However, it must have sparked an interest in making things and, partly to prove that I was not totally useless and partly because I really wanted to make things, I taught myself to crochet. Over the years I have developed a love of cross stitch and all types of paper craft ..... I eventually even taught myself to knit.


I am married to a very understanding man, thank goodness, because I spend all my time either crafting, thinking about crafting or talking about crafting. I am hopeless at housework and dinner is often late!


Thank you for visiting my blog.


Dionne

Tuesday, 11 December 2018

Advent Countdown - Day 11

Welcome back to Day 11 of my Advent adventure.  I have taken a departure from the clothes I have made for my friend's collection of  Mary Jane's Tearoom teddy bears, which I have been sharing with you this month.

Today we have another outfit for my friend's adopted Elf on a Shelf.  You saw the first of these outfits on Day 7, a red Scandinavian styled jumper.


This jumper is made of a few odds and ends I had of Double Knit yarn, the snowman image is of my own design but it is loosely based on Geraldine's Snowman jumper design.  the 'matching' hat is made of 4 ply cotton. 

My friend has sent me a few photographs of her cheeky elf wearing some of his new hats, would you like to see them?

     

    

I think he was very naughty the other evening when everyone was asleep!


That's it for now, have a great day.


Dionne
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6 comments:

  1. crafty-stamper11 December 2018 at 14:28

    Love all the new hats and fabulous little jumper with the snowman motif--my grandaughters have an elf here and hw made snow angels with my flour a couple of days ago!!!
    Carol x

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    1. Dee's Craft Room13 December 2018 at 01:33

      I must confess that I really enjoy all of the naughty elf antics people think up. Every day friend has set up her tabeau and sends photos to her grandaughters. My favourite so far is drunk elf, but I think you could have guessed that.

      Dionne x

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  2. crafty-stamper11 December 2018 at 14:34

    I meant to thank you for the anniversay wishes--we don't go out any more as John was diagnosed with Alzhiemers and vascular dementia about 18 months ago and at the moment is not too well having all sorts of tests and scans--so quiet day was enjoyed
    Carol x

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    1. Dee's Craft Room13 December 2018 at 01:37

      I am so sorry Carol, I hope I did not intrude with my anniversary comments. My mother had Alzheimer's and I remember all too well all of the tests and hospital visits and also how to enjoy the good days.

      Enjoy the good days Carol.

      Dionne x

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  3. Mrs Beez11 December 2018 at 17:30

    The detail on the jumper is incredible. Love all the little hats and great to see them on the elf. I'm loving your Advent posts and look forward to them eac day. Your blig has become an Advent calendar in itself. X

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    1. Dee's Craft Room13 December 2018 at 01:42

      Aww, thank you, that is one of the nicest things anyone has said. I hoped everyone would enjoy seeing the 'hats in action'.

      Please excuss me blowing my own trumpet but I am getting quite good at these little fairisle designs.

      Dionne xx

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