12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 11: Small little gift

Hi there Stampers, Crafters and Blog Followers,

Sometimes we like to have a small gift for some people in our lives, nothing too over the top, but something that shows that we didn't forget about them and that we took the time to make something for them. Here's the elf that I made from the gift bag from Week 1. But check out the legs! They are filled with M&Ms... just the green and red ones to add to the Christmas feel!

I found this beautiful little poem... (I've typed it here so all you have to do is copy and paste - hopefully that works and saves a little time for you!)

As you hold these candies and turn them,

You will see –

The M becomes a W, an E and then a 3.

They tell the Christmas story

It’s one I’m sure you know.

It took place in a stable a long time ago.

The E is for the East

Where the star shone so bright.

The M is for the Manger,

Where baby Jesus slept that night.

The 3 is for the three wise men,

Bearing gifts, with which they came.

W is for Worship,

Hallelujah! Praise His name!

So as you eat these candies

Or share them with a friend,

Remember the meaning of Christmas:

It’s a love that never ends.

And I wanted to share it... so there's an elf. I also found these plastic baubles at Spotlight. A bauble filled with M&Ms from Spotlight - someone in my house is loving this one! Perhaps we should save one for her!

Next week - the final Christmas post... and a very special one with nothing Stampin Up!

If you'd like to make an elf but don't have the supplies please contact me and we might be able to help you out - best purchased in kits to make two. 

Keep leaving your mark,

Brooke