Finally Completed the Christmas Projects!

Where does time go? Sometimes I'm not even aware of the days and how they pass so quickly. I'm only able to get a small amount of tasks done, nothing compared to what I used to. There was a time where I was punctual, when I got projects and deadlines completed on time, or even early! But alas my health (or lack thereof) gets in the way more and more. Lupus is a nasty thing, sometimes it's like having the flu for weeks and weeks without end. It inflicts mind numbing aches and swelling in my hands, feet, toes, knees, practically every joint I need to bend and function. But I made a commitment to myself a long time ago to complete these gifts, and complete them I did. Working on them a little bit at a time, 30 minutes here, 15 minutes there...and about a month and a half late, way past the holiday, they're done....but better late than never, eh? And now I've cleaned my work space of all the holiday stuff and can tackle a few new projects and get a piece ready for my first giveaway for all my terrific followers! Stay tuned for more info on the giveaway. And thank you soooooo much for reading and following my blog!

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The final 3 Christmas Stove ornaments. 

One for a friend who used to have an adorable Westie named Sydney. 

It looks just like her! Thanks to Manor House Miniatures I was able to purchase this wonderful little resin replica. The glue under her little feet wasn't quite dry yet when I took this photo.

Always something good baking in the oven. :)

For another friend who loves organic and fresh food!

Raspberry pie in this darling oven. 

Lots of cakes and cookies baking here!

I love chocolate bundt cake!

A yellow bundt cake fresh from the oven.

Crusty French loaf.

A cozy Christmas fireplace ornament for a friend with a very large family. :)

This miniature Nativity scene came from Manor House Miniatures. So unique!

I was dying to try this xylophone project that I saw on a fellow blogger's tutorial list, many thanks and a big shout out to Joanne's Minis for providing such a terrific tutorial! It was so easy to follow the directions in Joanne's very well made and detailed video.

I enhanced the miniature dollhouse I got at Manor House Miniatures by adding tiny shingles for a more realistic effect. 

The tiny train came from Hobby Lobby. So cute!

Fresh baked cookies, and toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars for S'mores!

A mini stove and cupboard ornament, for a very dear friend who helps me a lot with driving, errands, and just being there to listen when the going gets tough. :)

And one final old fashioned stove for another dear friend who helps me so much!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! <3 <3 Many mini hugs to all! :D