CHRISTMAS CAROL

CHRISTMAS CAROL.

What was a birthday or holiday without a paper doll card from Grandma?

Here's an example of one with some subtle educational value thrown in as well as we count down to Christmas.

 

JOAN WALSH ANGLUND NATIVITY ENCORE

JOAN WALSH ANGLUND ENCORE.

I created this little Nativity set from the Joan Walsh Anglund original last season. When friends saw it on display they were so taken with it that I made up a few sets and passed them around. After using spray adhesive to affix the pages to heavy weight poster board and then carefully cutting out each figure and the Manger, I painted small wood blocks white and glued them to the back of the figures and either side of the Manger for stability. This looks beautiful on a white base with some glitter snow sprinkled around it. The perfect Christmas time project.

 

NUTCRACKER ENCORE

Nutcracker Background Left Side

Nutcracker Background Center

Nutcracker Background Right Side

NUTCRACKER ENCORE.

I'm repeating this beautiful set from three years ago in time for this Christmas in case anyone missed it.

I display mine on the mantlepiece each season and it makes a lovely and unique decoration. I used glitter markers to highlight areas on the costumes and they really sparkle in the holiday lights.

 

THE GINGHAMS - CARRIE

Carrie's Christmas Background Left Side

Carrie's Christmas Background Right Side

THE GINGHAMS - CARRIE.

Rounding out our Ginghams week here comes Carrie in her own boutique and decorating at home for Christmas. Against the bi-fold background Carrie and all of her Ginghams friends can gather round the fireplace and Christmas tree to form a playset which any little girl (or little girl at heart) would surely enjoy this holiday.

Next week I will be posting some Christmas themed dolls suitable for last minute stocking stuffers.

 

THE GINGHAMS - SARAH

THE GINGHAMS - SARAH.

More Gingham fun with Sarah on the farm and in the kitchen.

Tomorrow Carrie will help lead us on to Christmas!