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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.

21 comments:

  1. ChristineDecember 13, 2016 8:48 PM

    this is so delightful Alexandra!

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  2. leekrekDecember 13, 2016 9:28 PM

    Really good

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  3. sandra deDecember 14, 2016 3:53 AM

    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. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 14, 2016 8:58 PM

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

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  4. lissaDecember 14, 2016 7:56 AM

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

    have a lovely day.

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 14, 2016 8:58 PM

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

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  5. Nicolas HallDecember 14, 2016 9:09 AM

    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. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 14, 2016 8:59 PM

      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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  6. Doodle TDecember 14, 2016 10:38 AM

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

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 14, 2016 9:00 PM

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

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  7. MeggymayDecember 14, 2016 3:28 PM

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

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    1. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 14, 2016 9:00 PM

      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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  8. MichaelDecember 14, 2016 8:26 PM

    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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  9. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 14, 2016 9:01 PM

    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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  10. C.J. RainsDecember 14, 2016 9:09 PM

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

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  11. Tammie LeeDecember 15, 2016 12:36 PM

    So sweet, I really like this!

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  12. alarmcatDecember 15, 2016 12:40 PM

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

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  13. Magic Love CrowDecember 15, 2016 9:49 PM

    Truly beautiful!!!

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