Toadstools, gnomes & elves...oh my!!

If you look very closely in the picture, you can see that my sister and I are playing with Christmas elves. It's not the clearest of pictures, but it explains my obsession with Christmas gnomes and German elves.

Just in case you wondered, gnomes make it a life practice to do good deeds without recognition and they are protectors of the environment and caregivers to the animals. It's a lovely idea and I'm all about magical fairy tales this time of year. My feather tree is decked out in toadstools, elves and gnomes this Christmas.

World Market has all kinds of goodies to aid in my obsession.

I've been busy adding a few toadstools to my growing collection. Graphics Fairy even posted a wonderful mushroom print and with a touch of fine glitter and a bit of trim, I turned the image into an ornament for my feather tree.

Before snow was on the ground, Josie had been bringing home pockets full of acorns from her preschool and with a splash of paint and fine glitter, I turned a few of them into toadstools.

Josie even got into the painting action with her own special acorns.

I've got plans for a few more toadstools and these craft projects even require a bit of needle and thread. Yes. I've crossed into sewing again. I'm feeling brave. Stay tuned.

Merry Christmas and Happy Crafting!