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....
We then all enjoyed a demonstration by fellow arty friend Trevor who has been experimenting with some gel painting printing using natural materials.......
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
The gel prints look interesting - I shall have to go and look that up lol! Lovely picture of your grandaughter. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas Michelle. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting fun day! Best wishes to you and your family for a Christmas and New Year full of peace, love and good health, Michelle......and of course some chocolate.
ReplyDeleteIt has always been such a delight to visit your blog, filled with your glorious creations. Love the photo of your little grand daughter, making Christmas biscuits together is so special. And your art friends are so talented, as you are too, of course. Wishing you and your family very best Christmas wishes.
ReplyDeleteM&M make everything taste better. Lovely memories in the making as well as goodies. Your art work is exquisite. Have a happy Christmas and I look forward to visitng you next year.
ReplyDeleteLovely to meet all your arty friends... I liek that gel idea - would be great on fabric.... Lots of love for a wonderful Christmas...
ReplyDeleteHugz
It's been an interesting year...some have felt it more than others.
ReplyDeleteIts always interesting to see what the arty side is doing....and as Fiona says can probably translate to fabric too.
Happy biscuit eating! (if there are any left by now)
Enjoy your blog break!
Hi Michelle hope you had an amazing Xmas,little E looks like she is right at home in your kitchen lol. How lovely to see your art friends and their beautiful work,I love the back ground for the Xmas tree,take care my friend xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely lead up to Christmas. I hope your day was very enjoyable.
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