December 2010

image and Lucy Doll by Alkelda

Lucy Day - the celebration of St. Lucia - is almost here and preparations are in full force in Norway, Sweden and Denmark because Lucy Day is the beginning of the Christmas holidays which will last for many in Scandinavian countries until January 20th - St. Knut's Day!

Number 7 - Chris! Congratulations Chris!

I will send Diane your name and e-mail and she will contact you directly to set up your seat in the class of your choice!

Thank you to each one of you who entered the giveaway. I enjoyed hearing which classes appealed and especially - since I am a proud mother - loved hearing your lovely comments about Diane's classes and teaching skills.

In fact, I sent many of them over to her because I thought they would give her a lift and she wrote back with a little something for every person who left a comment. I will be contacting each of you personally soon as I need to give you a secret code!! :-).

Just so you have it handy -the upcoming 2011 class schedule!

I hope to see some of you in class in the new year!

Note:  I assisted Christina with placing this yummy recipe from Portugal on the cookie swap.  I hope you will take the time to go visit her on Flickr. She will soon be posting pictures of the Nativity she has built in front of her home - you won't want to miss it.

Christine wrote the background information and the recipe. Enjoy.

My unglamorous beauty shot! But I don't think it takes away from how cool these turned out!

My little recycled basket ornaments were inspired by two internet friends - Margit whose blog Papirklip og Aesker is full of the most wonderful Danish inspired, downloadable paper ornaments and Heather whom you all know from Dollar Store Crafts.