time to play the elf

Well long time no write to dear friends!

I have sorely neglected you over the past month, and for that, I am sorry. It is not entirely my fault.
You see, I had major surgery. And, while I thought that would be a spur of creativity the way my bereavement / c section healing time away from work was in March, I was quite wrong. This surgery was a little more intense with a little more pain.
And, when I gave in and took THE painkillers, I was, well, quite brain dead. I tried to sew... but ended up removing more stitches than I made. I tried to make cookies, but they were pretty terrible.
The inability to craft is even more unfortunate when you see this creativity sparking picture (taken from my cell phone, ha ha)

This is the view from my hospital room. Oh, how I love our beautiful beautiful state. I wanted to create but I was busy with my painkiller induced stupor, visitors and trying to... well just trying to be at that point.

But the other reason I have not had any projects to post is because... THEY ARE TOP SECRET! That's right folks... 'tis the season to not ask too many questions about creative pursuits.

I have been crafting. But as most of the crafting has been centered around gifts not to be opened until December 25, it is difficult to discuss.

One of my most favorite things, I can give you a brief preview. I have, after an afternoon in the craft store been embellishing letters as home decor. One is a gift for my mother in law's boss and another is a secret santa gift. Since I cannot show the whole gift and give away the recipient... I will give you the slightest glimpse.

Both came out just beautiful and I am very pleased. We have finished most of the gifts that need shipping so now it is on to the gifts that stay close to home, IE: 4 more parents, friends, white elephant gifts...

But its all in good fun and holiday spirit!!!

Craft on,
Lia