{Day 5} and Winter Wishes

It seems that baking tray advent calendars were all the rage this year. After seeing Teresa's in person at Silver Bella, I had to give it a try (left). Today's topic for Shimelle's Journal your Christmas class is Countdown for Christmas. I adore the advent calendar we had as a child. I included a picture of it on my layout and my mom still uses it to this day. I anxiously awaited unveiling a little felt sequenced ornament hid away in a pocket and pinning it on the tree each day. It was simple and delightful! I still have a love of the retro style felt and sequins Christmas decor, because it always reminds me of this wonderful holiday tradition:)


I made this fun little collage for a swap I'm in. Was so glad to be able to use some wonderful vintage wallpaper I had, also vintage stamp, and cloth ring. I added the clasp, because it reminded me so much of clasping your mittens to your coat so you won't lose them in the winter. Winter Wishes!

Also, thanks so much for all the well wishes. I'm feeling better today:)