OHHHFERCUTE!

I've been studying some exquisite craftiness all around blogland. There is so much loveliness--so much inspiration.

I clicked over to a teacher-created curriculum site, thinking I'd download and print some Christmassy something to color. Instead, I came across this and thought about how much cuter we could do it...and here's the results.

The first two on the string are Mr. Gingerbread Man and our own Kristine (you can't see the braids in the picture, but that's all she'll wear currently). Next is Uncle Chris and Aunt Alyssa made by Alyssa herself (except for Alyssa's right eye--it fell off and I had to substitute something. Sorry Alyssa) Next to Chris is Papa wearing one of his worn out black tee shirts and an outrageous teal blue peaked cap. And then it's Aunt Ruthie in a lavender slip dress and a blocky three cornered hat (where does she get this stuff?).


Dootdoot and Abby are together, with Dootdoot having a good hair day, and wearing an adorable diaper in Kristine's new favorite color. Kristine couldn't remember if Abby had red boots or a red hat and since the hat was easier to make, she has a hat.


These last three are something of a mystery. Kristine says they're twins (the outside two) with their little sister, who smiles bravely despite the deep part in her hair.




And here's the full effect. Except you missed the giggles and snickers and guffaws involved in the making. You'll have to come out and see for yourselves.

Be assured that this is very serious business for the primary artist. Criticism and laughter at the display will not be tolerated. However, if you laugh just for pure joy at the creation, you will be applauded as a true art lover.