New Christmas items

These items are brand new in my shop.

Christmas wreath card and hoop art ornament

Autumn hoop art

Rain card

Always my design and always hand embroidered. 

Restocked shop

Yes, it is almost that time again.

I have all these items and many more in my shop ready and waiting for Santa.

I hope to get a few more items up very soon so check back.

Also, recently...

we did some fishing,

made pretend soup,

 and made some turkeys. 

Good day!

The Girl in the Lane Shop

Merry Christmas!

Born that man no more may die,

Born to raise the sons of Earth,

Born to give them second birth.

Hark! The herald angels sing,

"Glory to the newborn King!"

I always enjoy thinking about those first holy moments after Jesus was born, when it was just the three of them. If you have children of your own or have ever been in the room when a baby is just born you have experienced the love and awe that fills the room. I cannot image how rich that feeling was in the tiny stable.

 Last year Avia drew this nativity. It was the inspiration for mine. I will always love it and not just because she drew it. Sometimes it takes the perfect wisdom of a child to capture the true perspective of the greatest act of humility ever. Our God, who is bigger than the universe, became a tiny baby so that He could save us even though we are weak, broken, and little.

A very Merry Christmas from me and mine.

The Girl in the Lane Shop

A peek at my journal

December, t'is the season for secrets and lies. I cannot share with you what I have been working on because... reasons. I thought I would take the opportunity to share a few sketches with you instead.

I have kept a journal/sketchbook fairly consistently since I was a little girl. It is my own world in there so consider yourself lucky to be welcomed in.

I am not sure what I will do with this butterfly
 but I cannot wait to figure it out.

Sketches from when I was working on my green and pink deer.

 This is based off of 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58. 

I would be more than happy to further clarify for you just ask.

This is the beginning of another tattoo idea but that is a ways off yet.

Oh snap that looks familiar. ; )

Doodle doodle

 Also, this happened this morning. 

Calvin will not leave the presents alone. 

He tried to stand on this I guess and got his foot stuck. 

Caught red handed...or red box footed in this case.

P.S. His foot is fine and was easily freed.

The Girl in the Lane Shop

This weekend (so far).

 Mmmmm Christmas cookies!

The first present was opened. It was not supposed to be. I planned to show you some of the handmade gifts I made this Christmas season I can't really do this until the recipients get them of course. Anyway, I made this headband for Avia and wrapped it yesterday. Later, she comes walking into the kitchen with it in hand saying, "Whose is this? Where did it come from?" 

"Where did you get it?" I respond. 

After very little investigation we discover Calvin with some wrapping paper and a blank expression on his face. In his defense, he chose the perfect present to open early. Avia will get lots of use out of it before Christmas. 

Meet the newest member of our family.  Her name is Snowflake. I voted for Whydidiagreetothis but somehow Snowflake won out. Calvin calls her Moe (mouse) even though it is definitely not a mouse but in fact a hamster. 

A very happy Avia. 

Note, Snowflake was not a Christmas present. She was a promised reward for good behavior, showing responsibility, and good grades last year. Avia saved up to help with the cage and supplies. She has been patiently awaiting this day for a long time. Welcome home Snowflake.

Just in time for Christmas!

Yesterday I finished this Christmas tea towel. I love Christmas items that are almost more of a winter decoration. That way you can keep them up longer. This little forest scene is an original design.

 Just in case you haven't seen, here are some of my other Christmas items still available. 

 Christmas pillow

 Christmas star pony tail holder

 Christmas flower pony tail holder

Adding to Etsy

Busy busy. I've been adding as much as I can to my Etsy. I have a project in my brain I would like to start on today and I have gifts to make. Let the Christmas crazy time begin.

                                                                    squirrel tea towel

button-nosed pigs tea towel

Pillows