In this photo, it looks like it's just the 'usual suspects'...
...until, inexplicably, a wizard and a mermaid show up with the angel of the Lord!!
Wise men (with bejeweled gifts)...
...and the Holy family with a sheep.
(What other animal would a felter's daughter choose to make?) :)
Plus a wizard, a mermaid and an angel (all singing otherworldly lullabies, I presume!)
Our new tabletop Christmas tree with garlands of felt balls, raw cranberries and popcorn...
...and a pre-felt angel (back side)...
...and bejeweled, smiling front!
As soon as my 20-year old twins arrived home from their respective colleges...
...it was "game on" with the Christmas crafting!
H-1 built a creche and a manger out of popsicle sticks...
...then added painted details and glue-on gems.
She also made a whole cast of characters from wooden doll blanks...
...with hair and beards of wool roving, and remnants of finished felt for the clothing.
I'm not 100% sure why the 'extra' individuals are there, exactly...
...but I say "the more, the merrier" at such a thrilling event!!
H-2 chimed in by bringing home a table-top tree from a craft store...
...and customizing it with silver rick-rack and 'old-timey' decorations.
I especially love the 'blinged-up' pre-felt angel...
...with the happy smile on her face!!
Do you know what thrills me the most about these new decorations?
It's that my nearly grown daughters can still imagine and create...
...like...well...like children! :)
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I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas today...
...and a peace- and blessings-filled 2012!!
