Santa's Helper Today

Today we delivered toys to Children's Memorial Hospital. Each year our family collects all our loose change in a special "change jar". In December the money gets counted and Zach gets to shop for toys. These toys are then delivered to Children's Memorial. There are kids that are in the hospital that get very little if anything for Christmas. It's also a way for Zach to select fun toys to give away.

This year we also delivered handmade greeting cards. These cards were made by the Meet Up Group from Windy City Scrapbooking. I hope this is a tradition we can continue for future years.

I hope everyone is able to enjoy the Holiday Season and not get too stressed out (like that is going to happen). I'll post some new cards soon. Just had a class yesterday and we made some fun cards.

grace

Wishing You A Merry Chicago Christmas

Here's my first attempt at a Chicago Christmas Card. I am waiting to get the cityscape from QuicKutz and then I'll do another version, but for now the buildings were hand pieced. I used my QuicKutz for the green felt bow ,Merry Christmas sentiment and the stars and snow balls.

Here's a suggestion, when using felt you will need to add a sheet or 2 of paper to cut the felt. Also, be aware there are a variety of felt types. What works best on the QuicKutz is the type that is a little stiffer (some even have the glue backing). It costs a little more, but it works much better and there is less fraying or fuzzies.

TFL.

grace