Elf on a Shelf

We have decided to try Elf on a Shelf in our home this year.  We are borrowing the book from a friend and will probably create our own magical story to go with our elf.  The original story seems a tad creepy, definitely needs a tad of altering.  Instead of buying the one from the store I decided to save costs and make my own.  I googled many an elf pattern and picked this one.  It's the Tiny Elf pattern by Susan
 B. Anderson 
for
 Spud
&
Chloë
.  I think it turned out great!  I am excited for the kids to wake up tomorrow and find it.  They haven't seen it yet.  Right now he's tucked in on a shelf hanging out next to a bowl of shells, perfect for an Island Elf.  Tomorrow we will pick a name for him. 

Advent Calendar

The beginnings our new advent calendar. All Xmas fabrics from our stash.

More bag photos

Messenger Bag

Here is Little Bit's new messenger bag. She whipped this up for herself today with a hint of help from me. It came out fabulous!

Rainbow Baby

A little dolly made for a little cutie we know.  It's for Christmas.  I made it using a pattern from Jean Greenhowe's webiste:     www.jeangreenhowe.com      It turned out so cute I am going to whip out another one.  

 

 

 

 

Owlet

Here is the finished owl set.  Included is little gift for the little girlie.  My kiddos love the stuffed owl and think it is perfect for her.

 

 

Owl Hat

Here is the hat in action.  Complete with little one eating snow and all.  How cute!