Tuesday 17 December 2013

Decorating the Tree

We decorated the tree and anywhere else we could last weekend, over a couple of days. Usually the Christmas elves come and do it while we're in bed so that Imogen can come downstairs in the morning to see a Christmas wonderland... magical.

This year (not the first time) we asked her if she'd like to go on the list for the elves to come or as she's a bit older would she like to decorate the tree herself.

Andy put the tree up and the lights, Imogen decorated the whole tree herself.



She thoroughly enjoyed herself and did a really good job.




Filling in the gaps, no branch left not sparkled!



When Imogen finished and had stood back to admire her handiwork, the grand placing of the fairy on top the tree moment arrived. Daddy lifted her onto the sofa and it was a shared job...


... taken very seriously.




I've finished most of my hand made Christmas gifts now (nothing like a bit of last minute panicking), but quickly whipped these for my sister to put in my niece's new dolls house for Christmas.


A little blanket and pillow


2 matching blankets with pillows for bunkbeds






Thought the blanket was missing something so popped a wee flower on it.




Sister would like some other bits and pieces, but have just received a request for a quick cardigan, so bits and pieces may have to be for the New Year.

8 more sleeps till Christmas!!!

Take care
xxx

19 comments:

  1. Olly is convinced it's five....

    Lovely tree!

    Leanne xx

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  2. Imogen has done a lovely job with the tree and how sweet are the 'bedding' pieces for the doll's house, well done Cheryl! You've had a busy and successful year with all your lovely crafting - I'm wishing you lots more happy times in 2014! Happy Christmas to you and yours! Hugs, Joy xo

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  3. Not enough sleeps to christmas, we only just put up the tree.You and your family have made a very good job of the tree.Love the little things you made for your niece, very detailed and cute x

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  4. The tree looks lovely, Imogen did a great job! xx

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  5. Imogen did a fin e job with that beautiful Christmas tree. I love all that you have made. Happy Holiday's.
    Meredith

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  6. What a beautiful tree! She did a wonderful job with it. :) And you do such lovely crochet!

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  7. Good job on the Christmas tree! My kids always look forward to decorating it. It's one of the highlights of the season.

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  8. Imogen did a great job with the Christmas tree...it looks fab. Love the little dolls house makes too.
    Marianne x

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  9. Its all looking lovely in your house - Christmas here we come !
    Merry Christmas
    Kate x

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  10. Imogen's done a great job with the tree, it looks fab. I think that's going to be a very posh dolls house with that beautiful bedding.

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  11. Old traditions out....new traditions in! It's all good. Things change when the children get older but I love that you are starting new traditions. And that flower is so cute on that little blankey!

    Cindy Bee

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  12. Imogen did such a lovely job with the tree and I bet you were all as proud as punch. Love the sweet dolls bedding, it really is lovely. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas xoxo

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  13. She knows how to decorate a tree, obviously really taken heed of what the elves have been doing all these years! :) x

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  14. What a lovely job , your tree looks fab!
    Winter Wishes
    Thea x

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  15. Your tree looks beautiful. That bedding is just so sweet! I love it!
    Jille x

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  16. Imogen did a great job on that tree. I love your crocheted bedding, it's very cute indeed. x

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  17. Wishing you and yours Cheryl a magical Christmas time...Merry Merry Christmas!

    Amanda x

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  18. How cute those teeny blankets are!

    Here's hoping you and yours have had a fabullous Christmas Cheryl x

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