Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Countdown to Christmas (Gingerbread House)

Since I was already planning on doing a gingerbread house of some sort for my daily Countdown to Christmas Illo Advent, it seemed fitting to hop on board with the current theme of hubby's bi-weekly online art co-op, Creative Tuesdays. I had so much fun illustrating this idea and am quite pleased at how it turned out. From my gingerbread house to the candy cane fence...it's perfect! Now, I must give my hand a try at a real gingerbread house for the holiday season.

For more wonderful Creative Tuesdays contributions, make sure to visit this fabulous online art co-op here.
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  1. this is so delightful Alexandra!

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  2. This is so sweet.... I'm off to make a gingerbread house next week. Don't you just love this time of year.

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    1. Thank you and yes, I do. I LOVE Christmastime! :)

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  3. so serene, perfectly drawn. I like the touch of red for the fence.

    have a lovely day.

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    1. Wow, thank you, Lissa. :) Hope you had a good day as well.

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  4. Love it! I hope you WILL try to make the real thing! I usually make a gingerbread house each year but this year we swapped that idea out for making several old-world traditional Yule treats like Cattern Cakes and St Lucia /Lucy Cats! :) I'll miss the smel of the gingerbread in the house though.

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    1. I hope to but we'll see. Tonight it was baking 3 dozen oatmeal butterscotch cookies. I've still got thumb print, chocolate chocolate chip, double layer red velvet cake and a yule log! Oy! lol Thank you for sharing your family traditions. I love picturing you and your family cosied up in your home celebrating Christmas together. :)
      x

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  5. Lovely. Simple lovely. The glass dome adds the crowning touch. :)

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    1. Thank you, very much, Jeanne. I appreciate it. x

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  6. This looks a wonderful Gingerbread house. I hope you share a photo when you make your own.
    Yvonne x

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    1. Aww thank you very much, Yvonne. And if I get to one this year, I'll certainly post a photo for all to see. ;)

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  7. Wow, smoots. You knocked this out for six! I love it. It is amazing. Love the string, the dome, the details and ..well, it all. :) I notice too how you broke up the line on the edges of the glass which really helps it seem reflective. Great job! Thank you for adding this to CT, no less! All the more publicity. :)

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  8. Thank you, Moomie! (I'm sure our followers are getting a kick out of our nicknames. hahaha) But yes, thank you. I do learn well, don't I? (wink)
    xo

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  9. Alex, this is just amazing! The glass dome is just awesome. Can't wait to see more!

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  10. this is wonderful ... right down to the ribbon on top!!

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