Art and Baking

 My last Christmas gathering was on Monday. It was for my art group. 

We worked on our individual projects to start off the morning.....a couple of my clever friends  hard at work....

I worked away on a new project....a Dusky Moorhen on her paperbark nest.

We then all enjoyed a demonstration by fellow arty friend Trevor who has been experimenting with some gel painting printing using natural materials.......

He achieved some beautiful and interesting effects.....much much more effective in real life! I think Santa will have been asked for gel paints by a few people.

We had secret Santa....art related.....lots of lovely art supplies, and little pieces of art were unwrapped with glee.

We finished with a delicious lunch. These are my partners in crime and constant inspiration most weeks.

Yesterday it was time for some Christmas baking and my youngest Granddaughter came especially to bake some Christmas bikkies and assist in the Christmas cake baking.

Her creations were decorated extensively with M & Ms....she had a ball!

I recieved more lovely Christmas mail....

This adorable little caravan decoration from friend Karen and a beautiful handmade card as well....thank you I just love it!

I also have a very nice friend in the UK who shares my love of BEATRIX POTTER. I am so thrilled when she sends me beautiful cards featuring Beatrix Potters artwork! This one arrived this week. Thank you Sue...you are so generous and kind.

I have done very little stitching with trying to do some last minute Christmas preparations. Thank goodness no more shop visits required!

This will be my last post until after Christmas. Thank you for visiting my blog this year and taking the time to read my posts and leave me comments. I am so very thankful that I have had my stitching and art to keep my hands busy and my mind peaceful throughout this dreadful year. Also that we have kept each other company and encouraged each other via our blogs and video chats....we have been very fortunate to have this.

I would like to wish all of you and your loved ones are very Merry Christmas. My heart goes out to those of you that cannot be with family this year and hope that you can be with them in the very near future.

Take care of yourselves. I wish you peace, health and happiness this Christmas and hopes for a brighter 2021

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx