Sunday, December 3, 2023

Advent Calendar Blog Hop 2023

Now that I'm sufficiently awake! Welcome to this 3rd day of the Advent Blog Hop! Hosted by the amazing Jo/Serendipitous Stitcher, her blog is the place to go to open doors for this year's Advent.

https://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.com/2023/12/2023-advent-calendar-blog-hop.html

Let's get this party started!!

I decided to do something different this year to show my stitching. All are Christmas ornaments that I've made myself with the exception of 1 which one of the participants in this blog hop might recognize as one she sent me in an  exchange one year. Because Santa is the focus this year, my ornaments show something related to Santa, there are 2; can you guess what they are?!


If you'd like to know who designed them, let me know in comments below and I'll identify them. At least 3 are from the JCS ornament magazines.

Memories of Santa. Well, my memory is pretty sketchy. I don't remember if I was ever told Santa was not real. As an adult, I'd like to think he's real. The tradition of all things Christmas certainly include him, the bringer of gifts but most of all peace and harmony, and the ability to look outside of oneself to spread cheer. For one month, we can try to ignore what's going on in the world because it'll all still be there when the holidays are over.

I looked feverishly last night for a picture of my daughter when she was 2 sitting on Santa's lap but I couldn't find it. She was okay when I first placed her on his lap but her little face soon scrunched up to start a big fit!

Here's a little seasonal chuckle for you...

I don't have a tree up just yet. I have two 3ft artificial trees that I decorate with my stitching and other items I had received in exchanges. I might change it up this year but I better hurry!

Here's my daughter's tree from last year! Beautiful! It lights up the whole room...


Thanks Jo! I'm looking forward to opening doors and reading memories of Santa, and seeing Christmas creations!

Merry Christmas to all!!🎄🎁
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17 comments:

  1. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameDecember 3, 2023 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for taking part in the Advent Calendar Blog Hop this year. Lovely ornaments, my favourite is the one on black fabric, I love the effect it gives. Beautiful tree at your daughter's house too, love the train track going round underneath it too.

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  2. CarolDecember 3, 2023 at 10:35 AM

    All of your ornaments are so cute, Shelly! Of course, I'm especially drawn to the one stitched on black :) Your daughter's tree is lovely--so many lights! I keep telling my husband we need more lights, but it's not working! Have a relaxing Sunday ♥

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  3. RoniDecember 3, 2023 at 11:43 AM

    Lots of lovely ornaments there. Thank you for sharing them with us. Merry Christmas.

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  4. Mary - LecoeurceltiqueDecember 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM

    These are all pretty ornaments. Thank you for sharing these and your Christmas memories.

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  5. jocondineDecember 3, 2023 at 1:43 PM

    Great Christmas tree with this lovely Far West train! Nice ornaments, what could be better than walking around with a star in each hand. Joyeuses fêtes de Noël ! xxx

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  6. Clare-AimetuDecember 3, 2023 at 2:59 PM

    Lovely ornaments, I agree why should Santa no longer exist once you're a 'grown up'. Magic is very special and makes everyone feel good. I love your joke but disappointingly my Hubby got it 🙄

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  7. Jackie's StitchesDecember 4, 2023 at 4:07 PM

    Such lovely ornaments! I especially love the one stitched on black and I love the "hairy" red trim! SO cute!

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  8. ElfieDecember 5, 2023 at 4:07 AM

    Such a lovely post! I have enjoyed my visit. I love your ornaments.

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  9. A Patchwork of CraftsDecember 6, 2023 at 1:29 PM

    A bit late a visiting, I was at a Christmas lunch Monday, which took up most of the day one way or another. Appreciated the sentiment about Santa and the season.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 6, 2023 at 6:08 PM

    Very lovely ornaments.

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  11. Denise :)December 7, 2023 at 9:08 AM

    Your ornaments are all so pretty! Loved the Santa funny ... I'll share that one with the grands. They love jokes like that!! Merry Christmas! :)

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  12. MyleneDecember 13, 2023 at 2:42 PM

    All are lovely designs and all beautifully finished into ornaments.

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  13. Leonore WintererDecember 15, 2023 at 2:59 AM

    Thank you for sharing your memories and ornaments with us! Sometimes I think us adults need to believe in the magic more than the children do...

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  14. DJDecember 15, 2023 at 2:51 PM

    Such cute ornaments! You've been a busy stitcher! I loved the Santa story...haha...and I'm like you, I still believe in Santa! Happy Stitching!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 15, 2023 at 6:06 PM

    Thank you for sharing. It's fun to see everyone's stitching.

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  16. KatieDecember 18, 2023 at 10:56 AM

    Great post. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Astrids dragonDecember 30, 2023 at 8:14 PM

    I believe, I believe!
    Your ornaments are lovely, and beautifully finished too.
    Wishing you a Happy New Year, with lots of stitching!

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