Well, Christmas vacation has officially started. Kids are out of school, parents are arriving tomorrow, and yesterday was my last day of "work" (it was a traditional Christmas party at the owner's home with turkey, ham, and all the fixin's) until February, and most of the decorations are up.
There was a lot of hubbub leading up to the kids' last day of school before Winter Break. Remember those candy corn necklaces I made for Rebecca's class for Halloween? Well, she decided long ago that I should start a collection. So she wanted the Christmas trees from Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi. Good thing I started early (before Thanksgiving?) because when Jessie saw them, she wanted them for her class, too. I made a few snowmen (winged it myself, but Anna's pattern is inexpensive and up for sale here) in case some people didn't celebrate Christmas, but those took a lot longer. I ended up making 56 of the minis, more or less... 31 necklaces for Rebecca's class, 20 necklaces for Jessie's, and 5 pins for the teachers.
But I stayed up until 1:30 the morning before, and forgot to take a group shot! So you won't be seeing the forest of Christmas trees, or the fleet of snowmen. You'll just have to take my word for it.
And I think I'll start doing the Valentine's hearts on January 1st.
Glutton for punishment, much?
I guess for a sweet smile like that, I'd do just about anything, too.
Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year.
Posted by: LizAndrsn | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 04:56 PM
You have such clever titles for your posts! Take it easy on yourself okay?
Posted by: Carol | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Your eye site must be really great! I'm glad you have some time off now with the kids. Merry Christmas my friend!!!
Posted by: regina | Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 04:21 PM
Hey stranger, you aren't the only one missing blog posting. I have been the same way and even reading posts! Hope things get better for you. I remember it taking me a while to adjust. The girls will be fine. You gave them a really good start. And love the last post too, with the note and treat. How cute.
Posted by: Liz | Monday, December 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Your necklaces are so cute. I hope the parents are saving all these necklaces you're making!
Posted by: Zakka Life | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 03:27 PM