Elf On A Shelf Book From 2023

Hey there you crafty people!

Today I have my annual Elf book to show you.

My grandbabies have a couple elves  that come 

at Christmas time.
Every year I make a little album that they bring

back with them the next year.
Here is the album from 2023 that they brought

back in 2024.

I know I'm late showing this to y'all,

but I'm hoping you may be inspired to get some

pictures from Christmas printed and do a little

scrapbooking.

I should get the elf pictures printed now and

get the 2024 album done early.

I got a couple paper stacks on clearance after Christmas,

so I'm good to go for the next album.

Now I just have to get some prints made and

get it done.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you have been inspired in some way and

will come again soon.

Until then,

record some memories!

 

Hogs & Kisses and a Card From the Elves

Hello and Welcome!

Today I have a couple cards that were created

as special Valentine cards

My grandchildren have Elves that visit at 

Christmas time.  They are always sad to see them

leave after Christmas.
I thought they would like to receive a card from

them for Valentine's day,

so I made this one.
I wrote a not inside and signed it from 

Bernadette and Bernard.
I think they will be very surprised to receive it.

This card was made and sent to a school in

Ohio.  A friend posted that they class was

trying to get cards from all states, so I 

decided to be sure they had one from 

New York.
I think it tuned out pretty cute.

I used a simple sentiment inside the card,

then signed my name and where I live.
I hope they got at least one from each state.

Thanks for stopping in today,

and I hope you'll come again soon.

Until then,

make a card and give someone a smile.

 

Elf On The Shelf 2022 Book

Hello everyone!

I know we are way past Christmas time, but

I wanted to share this 

Elf on a Shelf 

book with y'all.

Every year my gandkids receive a book 

with pictures of the year before in it.

Bernadette and Bernard bring the book to them

when they come.

Here is the book brought this last Christmas.

It's never too early to get started on the next 

book.

Yes, there are a lot of pictures in this post,

but nothing to read this time, until the end.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

I hope you have been inspired in some way.

Come again soon, until then,

make something fun for a child in your life.

 

Bernadette Brings an Elf Hat and Mittens

Hello and Happy Holidays!

Christmas is close and our sweet granddaughter has

an elf friend visiting.
Bernadette came to visit when Marie was with us

the other day.  Marie took her nap and when she got

up, Bernadette was sitting in our Christmas tree with a 

gift for Marie.

These are the hat and mittens that I made for

Marie.  Bernadette had them in a cute little 

bag sitting under the tree for Marie.

I'm sure she's wondering how Bernadette got into the tree.

And she loves her hat and mittens,

especially since that elf on the top is probably

a friend of Bernadette's.

When it was time to go home, Marie ran

over to the little bag and pulled her hat and 

mittens out, so she could wear them home.

I was happy to see she loved them so much.

Thanks for stopping by to see what I've been up to.

Do you have an elf visiting at your home?

I hope you'll come again soon.

Until then,

make the holidays magical!

 

Special Delivery

Hello all!  

It's a bright, sunny, but cold day here in 

Western New York.  I hope all of you are staying 

safe and healthy

My son and his family got a new family member a few days

ago.  Bernadette is an elf and she has taken up residence 

at their home.  I'm sure she'll be getting into a some things

in the next few weeks.

Yesterday they received a "Special Delivery" to their

porch.  Seems Bernadette forgot to take some of her favorite

things with her in her haste to meet her new family.

"Mrs. Claus" packed up the clothes that she had made for

Bernadette in a home made suitcase and had them delivered

right to their home.

Elegant snakeskin suit case, specially made for 

Bernadette's clothes.

The carry strap was reinforced with brads and

it has a nice closure.

Inside were some crocheted and sewn clothes

made just for her.

Bernadette gave a little fashion show,

I think she looks adorable in her sweet little 

outfits.

These little outfits took no time at all to be worked up.

A little fiddly here and there since they are so small,

but well worth it.  

Bernadette should get years of wear from them.

Thanks for stopping in to see what I've been doing.

Lots of Christmas prep going on here in my craft room.

Hope your holiday prep is coming along nicely.

This year, things are going to be quite different,

but we'll have loads of handmade gifts at our house.

I hope you'll come visit again soon,

until then,

stay warm and cozy!