Last Call for 2011

Well it has been a hectic month since our return to Alberta. I have not had much (or any) free time to make cards. I have high hopes for January. Meanwhile, I thought I would share with you some of what has been filling my hours.

First I wanted to share a photo of the view from my kitchen window most mornings. Is this not truly  inspiring - God is good.

My darling granddaughter (only one so we do tend to spoil her) had only one request for Christmas - "Barbie doll clothes and accessories." So Santa's secret seamstress hit the sewing machine Don't kid yourself - they may be little but I think they are even harder to sew that the full size thing. About 30 outfits later (she has several Barbies and I felt obligated to be sure they were all well outfitted!), I turned my hand to her 18" dolls. I have had this pattern in my craft room for a year and decided I had better put it to use before she outgrew this phase - it happens so very fast. I just have to look at my grandson, who is in grade 12 this year, to be reminded of that.

Notice I even made shoes, a crown and a necklace. Sleeping Beauty and Tinkerbell must also be properly accessorized. Might I just add that 'Hailey' looks a little demented in her close up photo - look out Chucky!

I did not take any pictures of the Barbie doll clothes. You will just have to imagine 5 gowns, 3 cocktail dress, 4 casual dresses 2 pairs of jeans, a 'leather' jacket and skirt, 4 other skirts,a fleece suit, 8 tops.......

I will finish this
post with the last of my Christmas cards which I made in October. I won't go into details on this one. If you really want to know what was used, leave a message or email me for info. I will just say HFC and SU.










I want to take this time to wish you all a wonderful Christmas filled with love and laughter, family and joy, peace and contentment. To quote a popular song of the season, "This is my grown up Christmas wish". May you all get what your heart truly desires in the New Year. See you in January.