Winter Craft Swap

This year I joined a Winter craft swap hosted by Nicole at One Hook Wonder.  I don't know what ever possessed me to join the swap!  I had a million things to do, my etsy store to stock, some Christmas presents to craft! But when I saw the swap I immediately wanted to join in the fun. I clicked, added my comment saying yes, and then sat back and thought, "Why did I do that?"

I'm so glad I did though because it caused me to think outside my craft box, if you will.  I didn't want to make gnomes as I make plenty of gnomes for my store. I wanted to do something a little bit different. I thought of ornaments which resulted in a few ornaments for my store but then I came up with an idea that I fell in love with.  These dolls.

She is inspired by the Grimm's fairytale, "The Star Money", also called " Star Talers". Her story is one of faith in good and she represents an innocent, giving spirit.  This spirit of giving seemed the perfect sentiment for the season. 

We received our swap box just in time for Christmas.  And oooh, the goodies contained!  I made sure I opened the box free of little "chocolate eyes" so that I could set aside a few items for their stockings.  I also brought a few out for our nature table and to play with. 

Here are just a few of the items we received.  I love the snow flake, which is currently decorating our door, We received two needle felted snowmen, perfect for the boys stockings.  A sweet gingerbread man we put in Owen's stocking.  A tree and candle for our nature table.  Michael says "its the best tree ever!".  There were also a couple of beautiful angel clothes pin dolls that we gifted to our Sunday School teachers. 

Here are a few more things we opened up to play with right away!  A pond, stones & boat, two adorable Jack Frost dolls.  A painted wooden tree & snowman which came with some yummy looking painted cakes,  (which must be in play somewhere because I couldn't find them for this picture). This is in no way a complete picture of all we received!  Thank you so much to all of my fellow swappers and especially to Nicole who organized it all! And if you would like to adopt a "Star Child"  I have one last doll currently in my shop.

Until next time...