Christmas Cards

And A Gift .....

I have had no time for Making Minis lately, Dear Readers, because like so many of you, I am trying to get ready for Christmas in my RL World! For me this always means making my annual Christmas Card, which takes me a very long time and is rarely finished in Time for Christmas. I am still painting the picture.... well, at this moment I am trying to quickly update my blog...., but I really must get back to the drawing as soon as possible! Some year I hope to have the drawing done Ahead of time, so I may spend more time arranging the mini Christmas scenes. Alas, that is not happening this year. So instead of showing you My Christmas Card, I will show you a few of the tiny cards that were part of the printable gift boxes that Sarah so generously shared on her blog! Here you can see them on the mantel of The Folly. It seems Will has several old fashioned friends who still send out cards! There are no other Christmas decorations in The Folly this year, because Daphne is not here and Will is not feeling very festive.

He is not quite moping, 

because it is the busiest time of year in his shop, 

so he is too busy to think about it too much.

But he does spend a lot of time looking at an antique painting 

that reminds him a little bit of Daphne.

And he is not sure why he agreed to dog sit for his friends over Christmas. 

But it is nice to have some company. 

Otherwise the house would feel too empty!

And in the Lovely Old Dollhouse there are also a few cards on the mantel.

And the Same old Christmas tree has been put up in the same corner as every year....

but somehow, I never tire of seeing those magical little lights come on!

A few tiny new snowflake ornaments have been added this year....

perhaps you can spot them....?

And the creche has been set up in its usual place on the sideboard...

Although I am sure the figures are all in a different order!

I can never remember which place the camel goes...!

And as so many of us do at this time of year..... 

Helen has been shopping for gifts for her loved ones....

But she is not telling anyone what she bought!

And I have also been the recipient of a gift from overseas.....

which I am sure you will understand, I had to open right away!

Dear Birgit sent me one of her packages filled with tiny treasures and delicious treats....

I am only sorry she is still without an internet connection!

Amongst the many tiny treasures she sent me 

(Which are still in their wrappers here!)

was her famous Marzipan....

And lovely Christmas cards....

And a fantastic gift for Brother Beorn....

A Rare and Magical Rainbow Rose!!!

Brother Beorn is overjoyed to have such a 

Rare and Beautiful plant in his care!

He even checks on it in the long dark night....

He wants to be sure he gives it the right care!

Dear Birgit, Thank you for thinking of me!

You are so generous as well as Talented and Witty!

We miss you here in Blogland!

So I hope you will understand, Dear Readers, 

This short Post with so little news....

I have to go finish my Christmas Card!

It may be just a Christmas card.....

but it is also my Gift!