Christmas Decor...

Oh I do love Christmas decorations!  I know of people who leave them out year round!  There are just a few that my hubby has made that I would like to leave out for the whole year like this Intarsia Candle.  I just love it.  He cut out all the pieces, glued them back together after sanding the edge of all pieces to bevel them and mount on a backing.  Then I painted it.  It just makes me feel happy to look at it.

 And behind him in the picture is the pattern we made for the fisherman Santa.  I love him, also.  Since we both are fishermen, I just love the way he came out and I used the vest that my daughter gave my hubby a few years ago as the reference-ha!

The Mute Swans visited today and you can see them on my Kerrie's Korner, SC site.

Okay, we are down to the wire for Christmas Day!  I still have one gift to get and we will celebrate Christmas Eve here with 2 daughters, 1 husband and 2 grandchildren!  On Christmas Day we will celebrate at my eldest daughter's house with her in-laws and 2 granddaughters and our only Grandson.  We love going there as it is so homey and warm.  She also has a fireplace which I miss tremendously in this house.  I would love to have a small one here...maybe one day :^)
 
   And never forget the reason for the season is the Birth of our Lord, Jesus.  To read more about the Christmas Story, please visit Kerrie's Home Journal.  It is interesting to see what happened to the Holy Family after the birth...

   There are so many wonderful crafts that I would love to make.  I found one today at http://debrascreativeramblings.blogspot.com/ .  Debra has a tutorial to make little Lace Angel ornaments or pins or gift tie.  They are precious and very easy to make!  Check it out.  Look for the 12-4-09 post date.

Thank you so much for visiting as always and come again soon!

♥KERRIE♥

   My heart to yours...

Christmas Cards and Links

http://kerrieskrafts3.blogspot.com/  Kerrie's Krafts 3
http://kerrieskorner.blogspot.com/   Kerrie's Korner, SC
http://kerrieshomejournal.blogspot.com/ Kerrie's Home Journal

   Please visit all of my blogs for wildlife pictures, poetry, inspiration, Bible studies, how to crafts and fun!! I have put all the links above to the others to make it easier for you to browse--Thanks!

This is beautiful Isabella.  She is quite uneffected by all of my activity in the den/computer/craft room  This is her love seat resting place and she cares not for all the other goings on here.  As you can see, she knows how to relax!
   In the next picture, she was upside down all curled up so I changed the camera shot to opposite ends when in my photo program.  I just love her.  She is a Ragdoll cat which is a breed developed from a long haired species and the Siamese.  Her coat is as soft as silk.  She does shed a lot and requires daily brushing but is an extremely affectionate and loving cat.  She is about 8 yrs. old now and has lived with us since she was 3.

Here is a preview of my home made cards on Kerrie's Krafts 3.  Use the link above to
see more...

And check out our Kerrie's Korner, SC for backyard photos of wonderful wildlife.   This is a wood stork.

For Spiritual guidance, Bible Study and more, please visit Kerrie's Home Journal.

Thank you so much for visiting and please come back often!  I love comments!  Blessings to you this winter day! Hugs,
                  ♥KERRIE♥
                   My heart to yours....

Baking today

Baking today at our house!    Today, Bill the baker made Christmas cookies and with the help of my daughter decorated them.  We give cookies for gifts and also bring them to our oldest daughter's house on Christmas Day.  It has been a tradition for us forever!  I love it that Bill has flour on his sweater!  No chef hat though! It is a cheery season for us with our youngest daughter being here with us this year.  She is camera shy so I am not including her in the pics although she is very much there-ha!

PLEASE VISIT MY KERRIE'S KRAFTS 3 SITE AT http://kerrieskrafts3.blogspot.com

for directions to make a really cute Advent Calendar hanging and also candy wreath directions for making on a coat hanger!!

Kerrie