Happy New Year

Happy new Year my friends , and i will keep it like mister Einstein once said:)

" Learn from Yesterday , live for Today , hope for Tomorrow."
                               Alert Einstein

After Christmas

How was your Christmas ?
Funny Relaxing Thoughtful
or you had to bring all the gifts back ;) i hope not!
but the parking lot at the mall yesterday was pact and that so shortly after Christmas ;)
my gifts are perfect, i got a online art class, art supplies and so much more ;)
i think i was a good girl last year , i should keep it up for 1015 :)

today was beach time

Christmas Greetings

Christmas Greeting From a Fairy To A Child

Lewis Carroll

Lady, dear, if Fairies may

For a moment lay aside

Cunning tricks and elfish play,

'Tis at happy Christmas-tide.

We have heard the children say -

Gentle children, whom we love -

Long ago on Christmas Day,

Came a message from above,

Still, as Christmas-tide comes round,

They remember it again -

Echo still the joyful sound

"Peace on earth, good-will to men!"

Yet the hearts must childlike be

Where such heavenly guests abide;

Unto children, in their glee,

All the year is Christmas-tide!

Thus, forgetting tricks and play

For a moment, Lady dear,

We would wish you, if we may,

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
                        

Door 24

That's so True
MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Somehow not only for Christmas
But all the long year through,
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.
And the more you spend in blessing
The poor and lonely and sad,
The more of your heart's possessing
Returns to make you glad.
            John Greenleaf Whittier

Door 23

Ein Licht das leuchten will Ein Licht, das leuchten will, muss sich verzehren; Trost, Licht und Wärme spendend, stirbt es still. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, kann nichts begehren, als dort zu stehen, wo's der Meister will. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, dem muss genügen, dass man das Licht nicht achtet, nur den Schein. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, muss sich drein fügen, für andre Kraft und für sich nichts zu sein. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, darf auch nicht fragen, ob's vielen leuchtet oder einem nur. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, muss Strahlen tragen, wo man es braucht, da lässt es seine Spur. Ein Licht, das leuchten will in Meisters Händen, es ist ja nichts, als nur ein Widerschein; des ew'gen Lichtes Glanz darf es uns spenden, ein Licht, das leuchten will für Gott allein.  Hedwig von Redem

Door 22

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, male Reindeer shed their antlers at the beginning of winter , while females keep theirs until after giving birth to their young the following spring,

wish means - if logic is to dictate truth

THAT ALL OF SANTA'S REINDEERS MUST HAVE BEEN GIRLS.

cutout from plywood

reindeer is going nuts;)

Door 21

Ich  wünsche allen einen schönen vierten Advent!

TINSEL
According to German folklore ,
the first tinsel was magically
transformed from spider webs.

This year we did some tinsel too ,without spiders;) so i hope

The Lost Christmas Eve

Just finished the pages for journal52
Week 51 sing a song
I like the cd from the Trans Siberian Orchestra
and i love this one ,but the perspective is not right ,i have to work on that ;)

Door 20

Treats for Santa
Old-fashioned hot cocoa  and chocolate Chip Cookies are his favorite

Hot Chocolate
3 tablespoon unsweetened  cocoa
4 tablespoon sugar
6 ounces boiling Water
12 ounces can evaporated mil
whipped cream

1. mix cocoa and sugar  in a saucepan
2. add boiling water and simmer for2 minutes,
    stirring frequently
3. add vanilla
4. add milk gradually , stirring with a whisk,
and heat until bubbles appear around the sides of the pan
5. remove from the flame and continue to whisk for 2 more minutes
6. pour into mugs and top each with a dollop  of whipped cream

my cup ;)

Christmas Calories Don't Count :)

Door 19

Dreaming of the white Christmas?

The residents  of the following towns don't have to , for them is almost guaranteed

Wisconsin, Michigan,  Washington,  most of Alaska-especially he town of Beetles , which can get 10 inches or more !

In general the north is good bet for a white christmas.

Vermonts chance of snow on December 25 is  80 percent.

Virgina's however, is just 10 percent.

Well like Bing Crosby sings in the song White Christmas, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas doesn't necessarily mean we'll have snow...

it does stir memories even here in florida ;)

my home town last year

Door 18

Please Think twice before giving pets as Christmas gifts !

Giving a pet as a gift is not a good idea unless the recipient is an adult, is part of the process and fully understands the commitment involved.

this is lucky ,she barks like a dog:)i have to talk to her again ;)

where are the nuts ...

this is our Dusty  , lucky likes to chase him

give me the cookies

and our rocky he is a little scared off lucky 

Dreaming of cookies

Door 17

I like to get a handwritten card , who doesn't l ;)

The custom of sending Christmas cards was started in the  UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He was a civil servant (Government worker) who was very interested in the new 'Public Post Office' and wondered how it could be used more by ordinary people.

Sir Henry had the idea of Christmas Cards with his friend John Horsley, who was an artist. They designed the first card and sold them for 1 shilling each. (That is only 5p or 8 cents today(!), but in those days it was worth much much more.) The card had three panels. The outer two panels showed people caring for the poor and in the centre panel was a family having a large Christmas dinner! Some people didn't like the card because it showed a child being given a glass of wine! About 1000 (or it might have been less!) were printed and sold. They are now very rare and cost thousands of Pounds or Dollars to buy now!

Christmas Cards appeared in the United States of America in the late 1840s, but were very expensive and most people couldn't afford them. It 1875, Louis Prang, a printer who was originally from German but who had also worked on early cards in the UK, started mass producing cards so more people could afford to buy them. Mr Prang's first cards featured flowers, plants, and children. In 1915, John C. Hall and two of his brothers created Hallmark Cards, who are still one of the biggest card makers today!

Door 16

It came without ribbons,
It came without tags,
It came without packages ,boxes ,or bags.
Christmas can't be bought from the store...
Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.
     -Dr.Seuss

Door 15

Did you know ;)
Candy canes began as straight white sugar-sticks
used to decorate Christmas trees.
It wasn't until the 20th century that the got their red stripes.

Door 14

Happy third Advent Sunday
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

Door 13

i backed yesterday Red wine cookies, the smell and taste fabulous ...

and the rest of the red wine was not so bad either:)

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Door 12

Tannenbaum TEXT: Ernst Anschütz, 1824 O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! Du grünst nicht nur   zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Dein Kleid will mich   was lehren: Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit Gibt Trost und Kraft   zu jeder Zeit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Das soll dein Kleid   mich lehren.

Doodle , Tree - Birds  for Journal 52

Door 11

Earth laughs in Flowers.
     R.W Emerson

Amaryllis

Door 10

Ornaments
Legend of The Meaning of Christmas Symbols

• The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.
• The Color Red: The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior's sacrifice for all.
• The Fir Tree: Evergreen- the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. The needles point up to heaven.
• The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.
• The Candle: A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.
• The Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.
• The Candy Cane: Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.
• The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love… having no end.

i have a lot off Reindeer's 

love this one;)

Door 9

What do snowman eat for Breakfast?
Frosted Flakes !

What did the snowman order at McDonalds?
Iceberg with Chilly sauce!

What does snowman take when he gets sick?
A chill pill!

Paste, Acrylics, Stencil
Have you ever seen Snow in Florida;)

Door 8

Christmas Joys

Evergreen boughs that fill our homes

With fragrant Christmas scents,

Hearts filled with the loving glow

That Christmas represents;

Christmas cookies, turkeys stuffed,

Festive holly berry,

Little faces bright with joy,

Loved ones being merry;

Parties, songs, beribboned gifts,

Silver bells that tinkle,

Christmas trees and ornaments,

Colorful lights that twinkle;

Relatives waiting with open arms

To smile and hug and kiss us;

These are some of the special joys

That come along with Christmas.

By Joanna Fuchs

Walnut ink tintz
Paper from Graphic 45

Matall Implishment

Door 7

 

Fiber paste, Acrylic color, Embossing

Einen schönen zweiten Advent wünsche ich Euch!

I like this saying ;)
Every Snowflake is a kiss on your cold nose .
But i live in Florida so no snow kiss for me :)

Door 6

Als der Nikolaus kam...

       A visit from St.Nicholas

Sitting in the sun;)

Two Missing Lines

For some reason Kästner's "Als der Nikolaus kam" is two lines shorter than the original "A Visit from St. Nicholas." The English original has 56 lines, the German version only 54. Were the lines "He had a broad face and a little round belly/That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!" a problem to translate? Whatever the reason, Kästner did not include those two lines in his German version.

DEUTSCH Als der Nikolaus kam German by Erich Kästner (1947) In der Nacht vor dem Christfest, da regte    im Haus sich niemand und nichts, nicht mal    eine Maus. Die Strümpfe, die hingen paarweis    am Kamin und warteten drauf, daß Sankt Niklas    erschien. Die Kinder lagen gekuschelt    im Bett und träumten vom Äpfel- und    Nüsseballett. Die Mutter schlief tief, und auch ich    schlief brav, wie die Murmeltiere im    Winterschlaf, als draußen vorm Hause ein    Lärm losbrach, daß ich aufsprang und dachte: Siehst    rasch einmal nach! Ich rannte zum Fenster und, fast noch    im Lauf, stieß ich die knarrenden    Läden auf. Es hatte geschneit, und der    Mondschein lag so silbern auf allem, als sei's    heller Tag. Acht winzige Renntierchen kamen    gerannt, vor einen ganz, ganz kleinen Schlitten    gespannt! Auf dem Bock saß ein Kutscher, so alt    und so klein, daß ich wußte, das kann nur der    Nikolaus sein! Die Renntiere kamen daher wie    der Wind, und der Alte, der pfiff, und er rief    laut: "Geschwind! Renn, Renner! Tanz, Tänzer! Flieg,    fliegende Hitz'! Hui, Sternschnupp'! Hui, Liebling! Hui,    Donner und Blitz! Die Veranda hinauf und die    Hauswand hinan! Immer fort mit euch! Fort mit euch! Hui,    mein Gespann!" Wie das Laub, das der Herbststurm die    Straßen lang fegt und, steht was im Weg, in den Himmel    hoch trägt, so trug es den Schlitten hin auf    unser Haus samt dem Spielzeug und samt dem    Sankt Nikolaus! Kaum war das geschehen, vernahm ich    schon schwach das Stampfen der zierlichen Hufe    vom Dach. Dann wollt' ich die Fensterläden    zuzieh'n, da plumpste der Nikolaus in den    Kamin! Sein Rock war aus Pelzwerk, vom Kopf    bis zum Fuß. Jetzt klebte er freilich voll    Asche und Ruß. Sein Bündel trug Nikolaus    huckepack, so wie die Hausierer bei uns    ihren Sack. Zwei Grübchen, wie lustig! Wie blitzte    sein Blick! Die Bäckchen zartrosa, die Nas' rot    und dick! Der Bart war schneeweiß, und der    drollige Mund sah aus wie gemalt, so klein und    halbrund. Im Munde, da qualmte ein    Pfeifenkopf, und der Rauch, der umwand wie ein    Kranz seinen Schopf. --- [Kästner apparently chose not... -- --- ...to translate these two lines.] -- Ich lachte hell, wie er so vor    mir stand, ein rundlicher Zwerg aus dem    Elfenland. Er schaute mich an und schnitt    ein Gesicht, als wollte er sagen: "Nun, fürchte    dich nicht!" Das Spielzeug stopfte er, eifrig    und stumm, in die Strümpfe, war fertig, drehte    sich um, hob den Finger zur Nase, nickte    mir zu, kroch in den Kamin und war fort    im Nu! In den Schlitten sprang er und pfiff    dem Gespann, da flogen sie schon über Täler    und Tann. Doch ich hört' ihn noch rufen, von fern    klang es sacht: "Frohe Weihnachten allen, - und allen    gut' Nacht!"

ENGLISH A Visit from St. Nicholas by Henry Livingston, Jr. (1823)* 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all    through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even    a mouse. The stockings were hung by the    chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would    be there. The children were nestled all snug    in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced    in their heads. And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in    my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long    winter's nap. When out on the lawn there arose    such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what    was the matter. Away to the window I flew like    a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up   the sash. The moon on the breast of the    new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to    objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes    should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight    tiny reindeer. With a little old driver, so lively    and quick, I knew in a moment it must be    St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers    they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called    them by name! "Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer    and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner    and Blitzen ! To the top of the porch! to the top of    the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash    away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild    hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount    to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers    they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St.    Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on    the roof The prancing and pawing of each    little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was    turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with    a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head    to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with    ashes and soot. A bundle of toys he had flung    on his back, And he looked like a peddler just    opening his pack. His eyes - how they twinkled! his dimples    how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like    a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like    a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white    as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in    his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head    like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little    round belly That shook when he laughed, like a    bowlful of jelly! He was chubby and plump, a right    jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite    of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of    his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing    to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight    to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned    with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of    his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney    he rose! He sprang to his sleigh, to his team    gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down    of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove    out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all    a good-night!"

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Door 5

Cinnamon Stars 
beautiful Christmas Cookie
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients

2 2/3 cups finely ground almonds

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Stir together the almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest until combined.
2. Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Slowly sift in the confectioner's sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is stiff. Set aside 1/3 cup of the egg white mixture for the glaze. Fold in the almond mixture.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a surface that has been sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. Using a 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place them on the cookie sheets.
5. To make the glaze, add the lemon juice to the reserved egg white mixture, stirring until smooth. Brush the tops of the cookies lightly with the glaze. (If the glaze starts to thicken, add a few more drops of lemon juice.)
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. When done, they will be light brown and soft in the center. Remove and cool on wire racks

Door 1- 4

I'm a little behind in open the doors for you my friends ;)
so today i will post all four of it

DOOR 1

this one i captured in key west

DOOR 2

Every time a hand reaches out

To help another... that is Christmas.

Every time someone puts anger aside

And strives for understanding

That is Christmas.

Every time people forget their differences

And realize their love for each other

That is Christmas.

May this Christmas bring us

Closer to the spirit of human understanding

Closer to the blessing of peace!

                                   Autor Unknown

DOOR 3

Tim Holtz Die Cut's
Tree acrylic color

Background - Geli plate
Render with Embossing powder

DOOR 4

Dylusion spray,PanPastel on the tree
metal stars with alcohol ink

Advents calendar -Christmas countdown

1. Christmas is a wonderful time to start a family tradition, why not with a Advent Calendar.

   
   

   The first Advent calendars were based on 24 days with Christmas Eve as the last night to either put up a picture or take a candy. Today, the traditional German calendars still show 24 days, but in the United States, it's not uncommon to also find ones with 25 days -- the last opening to occur on Christmas Day.

   
   

   This year i made our calendar from Burlap and stamped a Reindeer on it. I want it a little rustic , my little helper filled it up and i tell you the sweets are yummy ;)