Friday, January 4, 2008

Christmas Elf

Christmas Elf - Mr. Peeps



Here is the Elf that I've been working on. I posted another picture of him in progress back on December 1st. You can view it in the archives. I tried to link it up, but the computer would never give me a URL for that post! I actually just finished him today. Much later than I'd hoped, but at least he's done for next year! He was lots of work, so much so that I don't think I'll ever make another one!! But I think he turned out cute!


Those little "cuffs with the bells on them" around the neck and ankles were the hardest thing on this elf to make. I remade them 3 times trying to get it right and finally the last time I did it everything fell into place. (Prayer helped.) I did learn a lot from my other mistakes the previous 2 tries too.



So next year this elf will show up at our house after Thanksgiving with this little poem:


Christmas is approaching, and this is the day
Santa has sent Mr. Peeps to your house to stay.

He send this small elf to your house and mine.
The day after Thanksgiving, He must be on time.

Mr. Peeps has a purpose. His purpose will be,
To whisper to Santa all the good that he sees.

Soon after he gets here, he moves only at night
To high places, low places, he stays in plain sight.

In the kitchen, for instance, he sits high on a shelf.
Mr. Peeps can sit anywhere, for he is an elf.

He holds very still when he thinks you are watching.
His magic is precious, it fades with on touching.

He sits on the tree on Christmas Eve day.
He knows that Santa is soon on his way.

He waits and he waits without making a noise.
He waits until Santa arrives with the toys.

So you better be nice and mind what you say
Because Mr. Peeps will tell Santa when he comes with his sleigh.

Once Christmas is here and Santa has come,
Mr. Peeps must leave, for his job is well done.

But, he will return next year on the very same day,
To watch your behavior as you work and play.

- Sharon Reynolds

7 comments:

{krista} said...

Oh, that is just CUTE!!!

Anonymous said...

Very cute Kari. Looks like all the work was worth it. Your kids will have this memory of the elf when they are adults. Krista

Unknown said...

He IS cute! What a great job you've done.

You've been so diligent with posting lately and I've had a great time getting caught up. What a wonderful winter break you'd had!

Denise said...

Oh, so CUTE! I love the poem, and I can just picture the kids looking around to see where the elf has moved to each day. Great idea!

Julianne said...

He is so cute!!! What a fun little Christmas idea. You did a great job on him!

Victoria said...

He's cute! My dh LOVES Elves!

Serendipity said...

So cute...different DNA from ours! :)