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Generosity

Alexis — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:24:00 +0000

Remember last week when I posted the little trees I did? Well, one of my readers, Rory from Princess Escapades sent me this adorable pink and green house to go in my forest!

Doesn’t it look perfect?

I was so moved by her generosity and her offer to send me one. You HAVE to look at her
etsy shop.

These are some of my favorite houses that she sells.

Aren’t they beautiful! Go look at her store.

And this has really reminded me to share your gifts and to give to others generously. It is such a blessing to be able to share.

Have a wonderful day!

Christmas Presents

Alexis — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:10:00 +0000

I’ve been busy with orders and presents. Here are a few of the presents I’ve done made from some inspiring women’s ideas!

First are the lovely Ashley’s Siena Dress Pattern. These are gifts for my girls, niece and friends.

The first two have pieces of fabric that my girls painted and I finally put together!

These two hats are Disney’s idea and they are for my goddaughters.

Then lastly are some of the embelished slippers from Disney, too!

These two are for friends…

…and some for the girls..
Isn’t that the great thing about this blogging world? You get to share your ideas, learn from others creativity and share those things with your family and friends. It’s one of the things I’m really grateful for.

Have a great day!

I’m a Copy Cat

Alexis — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:29:00 +0000

When I saw Jessica’s trees at Oh So Happy Together, I HAD to make them. They are so whimsical and colorful! Mine didn’t turn out half as cute…
… but here’s my version.

I used some alternating cottons in the same color tones.

I love them. They’re my favorite Christmas decoration so far!

Now here’s my question. I really want to make some little scene out of this, like a little enchanted forest with characters or some other props. I need ideas. Anyone have any thoughts??

Christmas Decorations

Alexis — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:06:00 +0000

There’s something I love about homemade Christmas decorations. I love when they look a little ‘off-beat’. I’m not sure why because I don’t feel that way about many things I make. I love the child’s touch on things. So here are a couple of our decorations this year.

First is our name on cardboard painted gold with glitter, hanging from an archway.

I made flags for every holiday. I love the way they add so much and are so festive.
I hang them all over.

Next is our sparkly table.

It has gold painted pine-cones in a glass cloche and gold leaves in a glass canister.(sadly I had no white Christmas lights which would have looked FAR better, but oh well)
It has evergreens with sparkly little birds and snowflakes hanging on the wall (dollar tree!)
And last, but definitely not least, baby Jesus in swaddling clothes. Someday I’d love to get one of those pretty porcelain ones. But for now, a household doll does the job because the girls take him down every moment of the day to take care of him. And who could say no to my girls wanting to love and care for baby Jesus??

Christmas Photo Shoot

Alexis — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:04:00 +0000

We did our Christmas photos with our amazing friend and photographer, Emmy. She came up with this amazing idea to do little stars on chalkboard cloth that I got at Harts. I made these outfits for the girls just for the shoot and for Christmas.

Isabel’s was red silk tiered with a red silk bow.

Ava’s was different shades of pink silk, chiffon and cotton sateen.

Cuddling Ava.

Loving sisters.

Giselle’s was ruffle upon ruffle of pink and coral jersey.

This was the outfit I made for myself. It is a peach colored, high necked shirt with pleats and a linen paper bag waist skirt with deep pockets. ( this was one of my new designs and I have it coming in a real photo shoot soon!!)

And here is my sweet husband and I.

And here is our sweet friend we owe it all to. I know you’ve seen her amazing blog, Grieving Gracefully. Take a look for some beautiful words and stunning visuals that imparts wisdom far beyond her years.

Now, just trying to choose which one for our card. Any favorites????