Monday, November 10, 2008

The Secret Lives of Snowmen

I'm not a big cartoon fan - but I am quite a fan of Calvin and Hobbes. Perhaps it is the fact that I can quite happily talk for endless hours to my beloved pet - so I am more than able to understand the close and secret bond between Calvin and his dear Hobbes. Although - in my humble opinion - the funniest Calvin and Hobbes cartoons are those of the snowmen that Calvin builds.

Snowmen are so fun. One year at primary school I remember clearly the overwhelming excitement when it actually snowed properly - each class went out onto the playing field were we all competed in a snowman building competition. It hardly ever snows properly in the UK - so this happened all of once! But I remember it quite clearly. Now living here in the US - every year my husband is still surprised at my endless delight when it snows.

My latest Christmas tree skirt has been dedicated to my dear snowmen friends. Giving us all a little insight into the lives of snowmen!!
Did you know that snowmen like to give each other presents?? ...
... that families of snowmen like to gather around and decorate Christmas trees?? ...
... that snowmen like to sneak the odd kiss under the mistletoe too?? ...
... but most of all Snowmen love to sing carols!!!
What carol do you think would be a snowman's favorite? 'See Amid the Winters Snow' or perhaps just 'Let it Snow'?
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29 comments:

  1. Chocolate CatNovember 10, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Once again your work is amazing!! I'm not sure which is my favorite!! I love the snowman under the misletoe but I also love the snowman singing carols with the muffs on!!!

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  2. KittyNovember 10, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    That is such a fabulous tree skirt - I love it! x

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  3. periwinkleNovember 10, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    this so made me smile - love all the snowmen. I agree about the snow in the UK , Milo has never made a snowman bigger than about 8" or had a proper sled ride - that's kinda sad. One year there were actually a few flakes of snow on Christmas day and I cried .....
    lisa x

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  4. hettyNovember 10, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    I love your snowman tree skirt. You do such interesting work!

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  5. frazzydazzlesNovember 10, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    This skirt is amazing! I know I say it all the time but your attention to detail and the quality of your finishing is just so beautiful! I loved their expressions and the ear muffs!! Love the ear muffs! Jen

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  6. A Spoonful Of SugarNovember 10, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    How lovely!! The carol singing snowmen are my favourite!

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  7. AprilNovember 10, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    that is just gorgeous

    April xx

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  8. Suzie SewsNovember 10, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    just brillent I adore it

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  9. momof2gr8kidsNovember 10, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    I love snowmen too.. love them.. they are soo uncommon here.. though.. maybe this year..

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  10. KellieNovember 11, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    It is beautiful Rachael! And I know that you would appreciate how delighted we all were yesterday & this morning! You really must visit the Canyon you would love it!!!

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  11. CherylNovember 11, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    so cute!!

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  12. jellybelly*jellybrainNovember 11, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Oh - I love Calvin and Hobbes. I have had all the books since I was in my twenties and now that I am a mum to a little boy they make even more sense to me!

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  13. Lily BootNovember 11, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    oh it's beautiful rachael! Your applique always has so much animation and character - gorgeous details!

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  14. two hipposNovember 12, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    What a lovely tree skirt, far too fab to cover with piles of presents!

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  15. dottycookieNovember 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM

    That's a beautiful tree skirt.

    My favourite Calvin & Hobbes was the one where Calvin made a car crash out of snowmen - very sick but quite hysterical!

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  16. Bumpkin BearsNovember 12, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    these are really lovely Rachael, such fun. I love the carol singers, especially with the light in the lanterns :) Are you getting ready for your trip to the UK? Hugs, Catherine x

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  17. Country Cottage ChicNovember 12, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    Wonderful Rachael! So whimsical - I can almost hear them singing!

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  18. LizzieJaneNovember 13, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    I love snowmen and this tree skirt is adorable Rachael!

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  19. RuthNovember 13, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    So cute! You have put a lot of work and creativity into that tree skirt... I am embarassed to say I have just used plain fabric in the past...

    Ruth xx

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  20. KimNovember 13, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    Rachael, this is so darling! It has so much more character than any other I've seen!

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  21. SimoneNovember 13, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    I am glad you came to visit me as I 'lost' you when my old computer died and with it a lot of the blogs that I had saved as favourite. How funny that we should have both done blogs about snowmen this week. I think your tree skirt is beautifully made and I love all the different snow people. I think they would sing 'Winter Wonderland'.

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  22. SarahNovember 13, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    Oh I love it! What a lovely idea. I agree with you about the snow. If it does snow, we usually get slush the day after and my legs ache from tensing up in fear of falling over. Sigh.

    Hugs, Sarah x

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  23. quiltygalNovember 15, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    he he he I brought chocolate some there !!
    Love your snowmen...I am normally xmas potty & have all my stuff up by now but I have no enthusiasm this year I think its 'cos I'm not looking forwartd to Xmas with Whitney in Wales ......

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  24. twiggypeasticksNovember 15, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    Lovely snowmen Rachel. We LOVE Calvin and Hobbes and often call Twiglet, Calvin, he is VERY similar. My favourite ones are when Hobbes gets a smock and when Calvins mum forgets Hobbes Christmas present, it's fab stuff, must get the books down off the bookshelf.
    Twiggy x

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  25. Charlie PNovember 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Aaaaah, they're so cute :)
    And congratulations- my tree skirt caused so many problems that it took 4 Christmases to make so I am very impressed that you made one at all!

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  26. Lil DNovember 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    I love this tree skirt. Those snowmen are just perfect.

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  27. Alison BoonNovember 15, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    Daisy can only just remember the snow from the UK. It's been four years since we saw any real snow. It's the only thing we miss, but only for Christmas day. Love all your snowmen

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  28. Red Geranium CottageNovember 16, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    That tree skirt is just adorable!!!!

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  29. PennyNovember 18, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    Great snowman skirt!

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