I have a confession to make. Many years ago, I cross-stitched stockings for all of the members of my family. And then, seven years ago, our surprise son, Samuel, was born. That Christmas, someone gave us a stocking that said "Baby's First Christmas" at the top. Guess what? We've been hanging that stocking for Sam for the last six years!
This year, I hope to cross stitch Sam his own stocking. I found the pattern below last year, and knew it was perfect for Sam's stocking. Santa's sleigh being pulled by a black lab? What could be better? I'm going to work on this project while we travel over the river and through the woods to Grandma and Grandpa's house tomorrow.
Today's card was just a reminder to get busy! I used a very old set from Stampin' Up called Night Before Christmas (dated 2000). Hmmm...in the year 2000, we were living in our 900 square foot cottage in Michigan, we'd just added a very small black lab puppy to our family, and Sam was just a twinkle in his mother's eye. Much to be thankful for!
{recipe: Night Before Christmas (SU), Best Yet (SU), river rock/old olive/real red card stock, Dashing papers, scallop edge punch, versafine onyx ink, prisma markers, Stickles, amuse twinkles}
Freebie!
If you like to cross stitch, make sure you visit Sandra's blog at Homespun Elegance! (click on link at right). Today's post features a free holiday pattern that is just adorable!
Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
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