Our Christmas House

Good Morning Everyone!

First of all ~ 

I want to wish each and every one 

of you

a belated wish for the 

merriest Christmas ever.

I was so sick the days leading up to

Christmas, it was all I could do to

get ready.  I never did get completely

ready, but it was the best it could be.
Thankfully most of the decorating
was done, but the shopping, wrapping,
cooking, etc. was way behind, but

it truly was wonderful regardless

of not being up to par.

Lehmer and I went to Hollis and

Paul's Christmas Eve.  That was

the first time we have ever been away from

home on Christmas Eve. We had a

wonderful brunch in their beautiful

new dining room Christmas 

morning. Cameron and his girl friend, 

Summer, were there too.   

New memories in the making. 

It was so much fun to be 

together and get

to see Avery experience his

first real Christmas, by that I mean

he was really into what Santa

brought him and all of his other

gifts.  Just so special.

A while after brunch, Lehmer and

headed back up to Fredericksburg

so I could continue wrapping the

gifts and generally clean up the

mess that we had left behind on 

Christmas Eve. Boy, what a

whirlwind. A few hours later

everyone arrived here and we

finally opened gifts around

5:00. We never

got to the stockings until the next

morning.  Crazy ~ but so much fun.

Avery was delightful and so excited.

He would say Santa ~ HoHoHo.

With his little voice it was just the

cutest thing ever.  I hope I can get

it on video, so we can remember

it always.  

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Wanted to share some pictures with

you.  Hope you enjoy them!
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"JOY" through the eyes of
a child~

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Decorating for Christmas has always
been my "JOY"~

 

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Hope you enjoyed my little Christmas
"Show and Tell".  So sad that it is just about
over for another year.  I guess this means I
have to get back to work and start designing
for the new year. Wonder what it will 
bring. I have a few ideas, but I want to 
dwell in this beautiful season for a few
more days.
"Many Merry Stitches",
Sandra

Our Christmas Joy!

Good Evening Everyone!

I have always loved Christmas so much.  Looking

back I believe I probably over do,

 but everything is so much fun

and just a way for me to give "Christmas Joy"

to my family. I still want to do all of those same 

things, and have another reason to continue

the Christmas fun.

Two plus years ago a precious little someone

entered our lives and gave a whole new

excitement to Christmas.  

He is our 

"CHRISTMAS JOY".

To all of my blog friends who have been

following me since Avery was born, you

have endured all of my obnoxious 

"Grammie posts", and I thank you so much

for putting up with me.

I just want to take a few more minutes of your

time tonight to look back with me.

We cannot believe the change in this

little guy.  Note the wonderful teddy bear

that was Hollis' and is now Avery's.   It has been 

fun to have this teddy bear be a part of his 

Christmas pictures.

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CHRISTMAS ~ 2011

CHRISTMAS ~ 2012

 CHRISTMAS ~ 2013

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Still loves his teddy bear,

but not as much as we

love Avery. 

This is going to be such a "fun"

Christmas.  Now, if I can just

get everything done on my

ever growing list.

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Hope to be back in a few days with some 

Christmas decorating.  

For those of you with time to stitch,

"Many Merry Stitches" and for those of you like

me who have put down your needle for a

few days,

"Much Christmas Joy",

Sandra

More Christmas Goodies

Hi Everyone!

First of all, thank you for your orders last night.

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I have some more Christmas "goodies" for you.

Antiqued Silver Tinsel Garland

Wonderful reproduction tinsel garland -

a generous 9 feet.

$8.50 (includes shipping)

I have eight of these.

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Found another

Reproduction Boot 

Ornament

So adorable, I hope you love it. 

6" tall and 4 1/4" across the toe.

$11.00 (shipping included)

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"Vintage" Coverlet Stocking

Ornaments

I made these adorable little stockings out

of my stash of olde coverlets.  Each 

measures about 4 1/2" long.

Each has a little faux greenery and berries.

You will receive three for $10.50 (includes shipping)

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Nativity Scene Figurines

These are mismatched figurines.  I have been

collecting these for years now and have a huge

display.  Start your set now with this lovely

collection.

$22.00 (includes shipping)

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Gingerbread Ornaments

I stitched these using mainly chain stitch, a few Colonial Knots,

Satin Stitch, and applique.

Specify which one you want - the one with the 

applique heart made from a "vintage" coverlet or the 

Satin Stitch Heart.

They measure approximately 4" high X 2 1/4" wide

$12.00 each (includes shipping)

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Hand-painted Paper Stockings

I hand-painted these, back and front and added a little 

wool roving and a rusty tin star to the top.  They are

machine stitched all around and

stuffed lightly.

They measure 8 1/2" long, not counting the hanger

You will get all three for $13.00 (includes shipping)

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Hand-painted Paper Candy Canes

I hand-painted these, back and front.  They are

machine stitched all around and stuffed

slightly.  They measure 8" long, not counting

the hanger.

You will get all three for $13.00 (includes shipping)

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Red Aged Mini Bead Garland

6 Feet long

I have four of these.

$8.50 (includes shipping)

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Tiny Silhouette Ornaments

with Waxer Inside

Specify Lady or Little Boy

I placed a quarter next to them so you can see just

how tiny they are.  I hand-painted the papermache

boxes and decoupaged the silhouettes.  There is

a tiny round waxer inside of the box.  Wouldn't one

of your stitcher friends love one of these.  

I have two of each.

$8.50 each (shipping included) or you can have all

four for $29.00 (shipping included)

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Hand-Painted Santa Ornaments

I painted these ornaments on a 4"wooden disk.  

The hanger is made from leather.  

"Noel" is painted on the back.

$20.00 each (shipping included)

I have three of these.

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"Plenty & Peace" Painted Box

I painted this papermache box.  It measures 3 3/4"
in diameter and is 2" high. I've included a little bag of
lovely balsam.  It smells so good.
$19.00 (includes shipping)
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I hope you will find something you like tonight.

I take Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and checks.

If you want to use Paypal, I need the email address

that you use for Paypal.  Please email me with what

you would like and your payment information.

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Time to call it a night.

"Many Happy Stitches",

Sandra