We had a big weekend, with lots of holiday fun. Friday night, our Hippy Chick and the two little grand fairies went with us to dinner and to see "Rise of the Guardians". Dewdrop loved it, because the "night mares" that the Boogey Man created were horses. She is a huge pony fan, and yelled out "go Honies!!" every time she saw one of these spooky creatures in the movie. To her, they were the heros.
Afterwards, we drove around to look at Christmas lights. One home here in Lawrence had an elaborate display set to music, complete with a video of a life size Santa eating milk and cookies in the upstairs window. At first, we thought they actually had Santa up there, it was realistic as can be. Then, the video started to loop and we started to clue in on what was going on. All of a sudden, the size of the picture changed and his whole head filled the window, that part was a bit creepy and unexpected.
Then, on Saturday, we had a holiday pitch in dinner and craft party. And on Sunday, we had breakfast with Santa at one of the clubs my husband works at.
For the craft party, a friend had a bagful of clear glass balls she wanted to use up and we were challenged to find ways to create with them. So, I experimented with a few ideas, and filled a couple of tabletops with supplies for everyone to play with.
Some became snowmen, some had fairies or family member's photos inside.
I also had boxes that everyone could decorate and either top with a snowman head, or leave as is.
Another friend brought clothespins for the kids to make into toy soldiers.
Here is a snowman that Addie made.
Everyone's projects turned out quite different, which is one of the fun things about these kinds of parties.
Dinner was great too, pitch ins are my favorite. Every time I look into a pot or bowl someone else brought, it's like a little surprise party for my tummy. I love food that I didn't fix myself!
My studio didn't get much in the way of decor for the holidays this year. I set out some of the things that I'd made for sale, which is an excellent way to decorate, because hopefully, when the season is over, the stuff is gone and there is nothing to put away.
Well, that is if things go as planned. But, these wings will still be in vogue for Valentine's Day, so I'm not worried if I have a couple left.
Our weather is once again freakishly un-winterlike this year. So after making their projects, most of the kids played outside. Sugarwings soon turned her princess gown into something that looked like it had been dipped in Hershey's syrup, she had so much wet, gooey mud on herself.
After she and her little friend got cleaned up, we settled them in front of Frosty the Snowman on TV and gave them some hot chocolate to warm themselves up. It might have been warm outside for winter, but not really warm enough to play in the water and mud.
The husbands watched the KU game and played pool, we made things in the studio, and kids divided up their evening by crafting and playing outdoors. I think they even explored the Fairy Berry Trail in the dark.
Yep, it was a good weekend! I even managed to get about 75% of my Christmas shopping done.
But please, don't mention wrapping. ugh.
I will be away from my computer till Sat. the 22nd. Sorry, I can't get new orders from the Boutique or Etsy out in time for Christmas. Next shipping date is Dec. 27th. Wishing the happiest of holidays to you!!
That sounded like a wonderful weekend, especially the pitch in. Everyone was together doing what they liked to do, with the hard work of feeding everyone shared. Lovely.
Sounds like a warm and inviting time of Christmas togetherness, Karla! The artistic projects are so pretty, and I know the creating and company and cuisine made for a great time. You have a wonderful Christmas, and we will see you upon your return!
Pitch ins do make entertaining easier, plus tastier!
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That It ! I’m coming to Kansas so maybe I can come for a craft day too. Looks like y’all had the BEST time.
And sugarwings is the BEST dressed crafty fairy EVER. So sweet!
Have A Very Merry Christmas Karla!!!
Debra
Yep we have some crafty fun times around here!
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What a perfect gathering! I’d love to have been there.
Merry Christmas Karla. 🙂
Karla, can you share the address with me for the house with Santa in the window, I took the grandbabies out looking at lights the other evening, but didn’t know about that one. Feel free to use my work e-mail, if you don’t want to post it here. enjoy your holiday!
Looks like you made some great memories! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
Its off off monetary, Harvard, and 6th. Im trying to remember, and this might not be right, but 909 stone something. If you drive around that area, youll see it. There are lots of pretty lights in the neighborhood, so its a fun drive.
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Hallo,
Just love stopping by to visit – I dont comment much but love visiting – I linked back to a blog post of yours from oct/nov. on my blog today – the one where you did the pretties with the crochet snowflakes. I did something similar with a crochet doily – been meaning to try it ever since I saw that post of yours and finally got it done (more planned as soon as I find my stash of doilys).
Love the Angel wings and stocking you did recently too – may have to try the stockings at least….
Merry Christmas!!!
Tera
The stockings are fun, Tera, please do give them a shot. I used vintage socks and stuffed them with fiberfill, then glued tinsel over the top to hold it all in. The decorations got glued over that. All no sew.
I tried to leave a comment on your blog about the doilies, very pretty. I especially looked the dangling necklaces.
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Thank you for the lovely post and a Very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I am so grateful for God bringing His Son to earth so that we might have eternal life!!
Grateful for you, too!
Karla,
The studio looks magical & the party fun. I need some Birdsong fun!
Lisa
Love the wings!
Every year I keep thinking I should have a craft party and every year I never get to it in time. Next year, I promise — all these are wonderful and magical.
Merry Christmas to you!