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\"ScannedImage\"<\/a>I am attempting to get into the holiday mood\u2026.the last few years that has proven to be a little bit of a challenge. This is, I feel, that I have felt overwhelmed with everything that is expected and all the extras that need to be done\u2026the decorating (guess I should clean the house), the baking (hope these cookies actually make it to the neighbors instead of in my dessert pile), the gifts (what do I get so-&-so? I need ideas), wrapping (hide in the bed room, attempting to make that roll of paper last for one more odd sized package), and the cards (okay, I actually like this one, it is the one time a year that I actually sit back go through my address book, the old fashion paper book kind, and think of friends and family\u2026realizing yet again that too much time has passed since our last visit).<\/p>\n

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Elf Slippers, adult and child sized<\/p><\/div>\n

So far I have not hit my \u201choliday wall\u201d yet, and to help keep that spirit alive and not turning bitter I have been working on a holiday design. Elf Slippers. My kids love these, and I admit that they are pretty fun. They are worked in Red Heart Super Saver, and 1 skein actually makes at least a couple of pairs. I have them sized for adults and kids, as well as notation on how to customize them for any size.<\/p>\n

They are a quick stitch pattern, and the addition of the bells gives them quite a bit of charm. So if you have a love for stitching, want to create some quick gifts, or just want to keep the spirit alive, check them out at:…<\/p>\n

Ravelry<\/a> or Craftsy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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