tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post7954239101702578838..comments2023-05-03T05:22:30.162-04:00Comments on Mary Haseltine: The Handmade Christmas RundownMary @ Better Than Edenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-24627387229600699702014-12-23T11:29:17.024-05:002014-12-23T11:29:17.024-05:00Thanks, Kimberlee! I totally agree about the crea...Thanks, Kimberlee! I totally agree about the creativity being a participation in that image and likeness. I'm so impressed that he can take pictures in his head, too! Me, I have to take these actual real pictures before we give them away or I won't even remember he did them two months from now!Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-80534678944614233052014-12-23T09:53:42.584-05:002014-12-23T09:53:42.584-05:00Those are wonderful gifts! I agree wholeheartedly ...Those are wonderful gifts! I agree wholeheartedly about the handmade gifts. We even heard a priest mention it in a sermon once, how handmade gifts are giving a part of yourself and so much more meaningful than boughten ones. I also believe creating gives us joy because it is part of our nature; being made in the image of God who is Creator, we naturally are made to create each in our own way.<br />We started making gifts many years ago, when our children were small like yours. Let me tell you, when they get to be teenagers and really skilled at handcrafts they will blow you away with their creativity!<br />I love all the gifts your boys made. 'Taking a picture in your head' to paint it later is wonderful. Tell him he took a good picture, because he painting turned out lovely. I love the camping and snow and beach as well, and how they are all so different. The wall hangings are all beautiful too, and yes, your family members will be very pleased with all of their handmade treasures. Great job, Mama! And God bless you all!Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980588863109281657noreply@blogger.com