Adopting an Elf

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Elf ornament
painted by Brenda M.
2015
This cute little guy arrived in the mail on Saturday, a gift from my niece Brenda.

Brenda and Marilyn (my sister) have hosted a Cookie Exchange every December for 25 years, and every year, they create unique holiday items for each of their 25+ guests.

gifts for the Cookie Exchange guests
2015
Brenda's 2015 collection for the Cookie Exchange included elves, Santas, and reindeer. 

a variety of items painted by Brenda over the years
These are just a few of the ornaments and decorations that Brenda has painted over the years. I think she has an amazing talent.

Comments

  1. Tracy BatchelderDecember 8, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Such a cute little elf. I love his expression. Your niece is very talented!

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  2. Changes in the windDecember 8, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Those are wonderful....

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  3. BonnieDecember 8, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Oh, those are wonderful! Lucky you to get one. Did you get to go to the cookie exchange too?

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  4. BevDecember 8, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    WOW!! What wonderful gifts!!

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  5. SaraDecember 8, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    The ornaments are all adorable. I think they could sell these as fast as they could make them. I had to look several times before I realized the elf is a key. How cute is that!!!

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  6. kathy bDecember 8, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    That is a great tradition. I LOVE your elf!!

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  7. GraceDecember 8, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    perfect if they sold them I would buy them!

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  8. elnsDecember 8, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I love everything about this, the tradition, the cute ornaments and of course cookies. What sweet people.

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  9. Far Side of FiftyDecember 8, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Tose Elves are awesome! Brenda is very talented! That collection of hand painted ornament is wonderful! I love the eyeglasses! Well done! :)

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  10. UnknownDecember 8, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    What a cute Elf/key! She is a very talented artist! Wow.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 8, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    So what will you NAME your new little elf?

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