Yesterday was one of our granddaughter's birthdays, so we made a cake for her, and spent some time visiting outside, social distancing, keeping warm by a (huge) fire....
So, what's the plan for 2022? I don't know. Just going to go with the flow I guess. There's no point making long range plans, since they always change. I'm still shooting scenes for Baron and Naomi's Christmas at the castle, and I had wanted to do a story with my Forest Dwellers for Christmas as well. Unfortunately my new critters took forever to arrive. The two new, darker gray mice were shipped on November 11th, and the Chipmunks on November 27th. Their tracking numbers were never recognized by Canada Post for the entire duration. However I got the 'Pick Up' notices in my mailbox two days ago, so they were picked up yesterday....
Now they all need something to wear, so that's first priority. I was also given a small, jointed, porcelain Mouse, which I think looks more like a rabbit, and it needs something to wear as well. It's the same size as the Forest Dwellers, but being such a different aesthetic, I think it would work better as a rabbit. I can use the same patterns as for my Mice, but it has bigger hands. so will need stretchy sleeves, since there's no way I want to use a snap at such a tiny wrist. I think I will also sew a tiny white pompom on the back of it's skirt, to further make it look like a rabbit. I'll see if it ends up working with my Forest Dweller critters or not. |
So, without giving anything away, here's a sneak peak at some of the photos....
As to Baron and Naomi, their story will continue. She will start another dress shop in Baron's time, and there will be a wedding at some point - as soon as she gets around to making her own wedding gown. Baron's mother, Miho, will finally get a partner this year, Who knows what else might happen? It all depends on what I'm inspired to undertake. And my other dolls need a turn too.
So, it looks like another busy year. But like Jan keeps telling me...what else am I going to do with my time? Housework?
So, here's hoping for another productive year.
And I'd like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!