tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post862189255375825683..comments2024-03-22T23:11:16.749-07:00Comments on Ancient Hearth: Advent: Day 5Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08272157134061700589noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-69667681240964517922010-12-09T09:33:19.517-08:002010-12-09T09:33:19.517-08:00Oh thanks so much :) I admit that it doesn't ...Oh thanks so much :) I admit that it doesn't always go as smoothly as I'd like - lol, but you are so right - it's all about the timing. Plus if your child is in a waldorf school all day, s/he might just need nonstructured play time and you can look for those moments to draw him/her in after that unstructured time. Sometimes, if you start something, they want to see what you're so engrossed in and ask to join in, too - I've done that before and it's worked like a charm, but don't let them know - lol! <br /><br />Anyway, thank you for your comments and hope you have a lovely holiday season! School will be on break soon, so great timing for some of those fun projects ;DJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272157134061700589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-62464433006129979622010-12-09T09:07:10.307-08:002010-12-09T09:07:10.307-08:00Jen, your needle-felted Father Christmas is so cha...Jen, your needle-felted Father Christmas is so charming and dignified. I love him. <br /><br />I think your girls are very lucky to have such a creative mama. From what I've read here, I gather they cooperate so nicely with your craft projects and schooling. I sometimes get resistance from my 8-y-o when I have a vision for a project. Maybe my timing is sometimes bad; I have to fit in our "homeschooling" together after Waldorf school.<br /><br />Anyway, I have enjoyed reading about your Advent rituals. Your angel and star ladder are lovely, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-63042280187907403502010-12-05T14:45:41.791-08:002010-12-05T14:45:41.791-08:00Hey Catherine! He did turn out lovely. He's ...Hey Catherine! He did turn out lovely. He's one of my fav's. He is entirely needle felted and his coat was done after his body was finished. Make the head and arms and then form the body with your wool batting. Once that is done, cover it with the green wool. Then felt the coat over the arms and around the body. I usually needle felt the coat over the mat, even though it's attached to the body at the top, if that makes sense. That way, the coat can be lifted up and used to support him. It also looks cool, too! HTH!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272157134061700589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-61589304182702018272010-12-05T14:28:27.855-08:002010-12-05T14:28:27.855-08:00Jen, your father Christmas is soooo gorgeous!! Wow...Jen, your father Christmas is soooo gorgeous!! Wow! Did you wet felt his coat first? We are making a St-Nick tomorrow... We might do a Fathe Christmas too!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513911177615259519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-33094896210446916182009-12-05T14:35:25.183-08:002009-12-05T14:35:25.183-08:00Jen, so much beauty! I adore your Father Christma...Jen, so much beauty! I adore your Father Christmas - he is so beautifully created. You are a talented needle felter. Both your advent seasonal tables are magical and I am sure your girls are delighted with them. The Star Ladder looks beautiful with the felt stars. Elena's picture of St Nicholas is wonderful and she certainly has grasped using the block crayons. Look at her writing away so well. Such inspiring, enjoyable posts.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803468440764742603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-14581885648629190262009-12-05T11:31:02.906-08:002009-12-05T11:31:02.906-08:00Jen,
My, my you are a wonder with that felting ne...Jen,<br /><br />My, my you are a wonder with that felting needle. I am so wanting a Father Christmas!! I love the star ribbon, what is the story behind that? You have inspired me to make a sweet nature table. :)<br /><br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761169843156290087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-45517565871278865122009-12-05T10:24:25.218-08:002009-12-05T10:24:25.218-08:00Oh so many wonderful ideas, I loved your books tha...Oh so many wonderful ideas, I loved your books that you are reading they sound so good! I love your old world st Nick he is just beautiful! It makes me want to come to your home to celebrate this wonderful time of the year!!! : )<br />Also I wanted to thank you for all the lovely comments you share on my blog. It always brightens my day to receive a comment from you!!!<br />Thanks!<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223786959769130744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-6602110471811468112009-12-04T19:54:19.861-08:002009-12-04T19:54:19.861-08:00Thanks Jennifer & Linda! Jennifer, we LOVE th...Thanks Jennifer & Linda! Jennifer, we LOVE the twig house and the silks. We use the silks all the time, especially in circle time when we do our finger plays and movement exercises. They're just wonderful and I love the colors. So unique and creative! And Linda, the girls are still sleeping with their Lily, Sadie and Seamus'. Can't wait to give them the Henry's for xmas :D Take care mammas!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272157134061700589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-46285626115653122602009-12-04T03:15:32.277-08:002009-12-04T03:15:32.277-08:00Such a beautiful blog post, I love your old world ...Such a beautiful blog post, I love your old world Father Christmas:)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585956094647636047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7876893946424365294.post-46107031022432828582009-12-04T01:42:06.302-08:002009-12-04T01:42:06.302-08:00Your Advent celebration is really special! Thank ...Your Advent celebration is really special! Thank you for featuring our silk and twig house. The house looks perfect with the moss on it! I love the way that you used the felt stars (instead of stickers). Terrific MLBs!Tan Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415692317662462128noreply@blogger.com