That was Elvish for… Christmas is almost here!!! So that means so are the Christmas elves…
Handcrafted by me and True (she used fabric markers to make the apron and color the baby Elf), they are positively friendly and very helpful in getting the house ready to celebrate our favorite holiday. They helped get out the decorations and put up the trimmings, but most of all they keep us entertained as they speak to us in Elvish. It sounds kind of funny.
And how do we know they are elves? Because of their shoes of course…
True had the most fun playing with the baby Elf, who likes to be tuck and hidden away with his Elf mama…
If you need some help decorating or just doing things around the house, maybe you should make some Elves. They aren’t just Santa’s helpers… they can be yours too!
asdfjj ksdjkfjl lkjsdf – that’s elfish for : my 2 favoritest elves are truey and bravery. i keep on forgetting to email you the picture! i’ll do it tonight!
I just told Nathalie that I needed some elves!!! How adorable are yours?!!!!! SOOOO much! Again you amaze me… that is wonderful that True is helping make them! She’ll always remember that! And I saw your wonderful home on SugarCity Journal! I think you’re headed for the big time now girl!!!
We got around to making some fun accessories together and here is what we came up with. It is inspired by the starlette crown by giant dwarf. Okay, it was really more like them picking out the colors and me sewing it together, then them modeling it for the camera. They love it and kept it on all day long.
I just used some silver leather I had on hand, cut out stars, backed with some pink felt, and put on with some elastic for True's and a clip sewn in for Brave's. Not quite as cool as the real deal, but good enough.
Oh how I love my little starlettes so much, but I must admit that they drive me crazy sometimes! That's normal, right? Lately, I have been feeling I am too uptight with them and I just need to let loose and let them be kids. I really ought to take a chill pill. Anyone know of someone who could prescribe those for me?!! I get so caught up in the busyness of things, I don't do enough hugging, loving, and teaching. I know it seems all fine and dandy here most times, but um... behind the scenes there is yelling, tantrum throwing, time-out fighting, tears streaming from all of us!
Ben and I are also talking about a fourth... just talking people, just talking (well, you know what I mean). I want one, but don't know if I could handle it, if we could handle it. All my kids are so, so close in age. I feel all my hair would fall out if I had a fourth. At the same time, I know children are such a blessing from God and though there would be more fighting and frustrations, there is also a lot more joy and grace. Can't forget about God's grace. Any tips from anyone who has 4 or more? How is it to make that jump from 3 to 4? If we were done, would we look back one day and wish we just went for the fourth?
And... I can't forget my little Soul. She is our baby! I can't imagine her not being the baby. Don't mind the bit of my thinking out loud. It's all in God's hands anyways, so we will see.
I was looking at this and Mimi walks up and says, “momma, can we make those too?”
=)
oh how i wish i had some elves to hlep me. I cant find enough hands and feet or the time to get all this holiday sewing done.
That is so cute. I love the pointy one.
When the girls are a bit older, you might like this tradition with them… http://amyetc.typepad.com/chocolateair/2008/12/hide-and-seek.html
They may already enjoy the hide-and-seek part, on a very basic level. We are loving it.
wow, where did you learn how to speak elf?
super cute as usual!
libby- make one! she will love it!!!
jenny- we love your stuff!!! true loves the blanket!
abigail- santa taught me! 😉
amy- that was such a great idea! i LOVE that doll that you made!!!
Oh, how cute are they!
I specially like the elfic apron! 😉
Kisses from Brazil!
Way too cute. The elves are pretty cute too;)
asdfjj ksdjkfjl lkjsdf – that’s elfish for :
my 2 favoritest elves are truey and bravery.
i keep on forgetting to email you the picture! i’ll do it tonight!
I just told Nathalie that I needed some elves!!! How adorable are yours?!!!!! SOOOO much! Again you amaze me… that is wonderful that True is helping make them! She’ll always remember that! And I saw your wonderful home on SugarCity Journal! I think you’re headed for the big time now girl!!!
These elves are luscious!