So when KJD cajoled and encouraged (and pushed) me to give it a shot this Christmas and also agreed to help ….  I finally decided to take the plunge. And with some marketing volunteers who promised to help with the promotion and business aspect I can happily stick to making the cards.

I have called the venture Little Piggy Design (we are still working out the logistics of the website) which is currently featuring Christmas Cards and Gift Tags for the festive season.  We are also offering handmade paper bags and  packaging services to suit your style

Below is a showcase of the cards I have made so far. Some are original ideas and others have been inspired by the work of other card crafters. I will keep adding to these

Christmas Cards

Christmas Gift Tags

All these cards have been made with a lot of love. If you would like to order the cards or know anyone who is interested drop me an email at littlepiggydesign@gmail.com

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We went for midnight mass which now ends at miidnight instead of beginning at the time due to the sound restrictions. Caught up with some friends after mass and then stayed up all night wrapping Christmas presents

Had a busy Christmas day between wishing people over the phone and packing Christmas sweets. Dropped in to Pri and Ryan’s home as it was their first Christmas in their new home and took over their surprise Rushed home, sat down to a really yummy lunch after which we finally opened our presents. Mum was Santa this year.

Spent the evening with Ajay and his Mum and then went to Dynasty for dinner where Ruth joined us. Headed to Barista for dessert and memories of a summer evening nearly 3 years ago

Ajay came over on the 26th and had lunch with us before which Mum fitted me for the bridesmaid’s dress – I can assure you that that was a torture in itself.

We headed to Lamingting Road and picked up a whole load of electronics. Treated myself to a badly needed 500 GB hard disk – went in for Western Digital Elements Model and a new DVD writer. While we were there dropped in to my ophthalmologist and placed an order for a new set of contact lenses.

27th was my cuzzies wedding. It was also school friend Elaine and Sunil’s wedding. Dropped in at her place to wish her as I would not be able to make it for the wedding.

Spent 28 afternoon watching movies with Ajay.

Headed back to work on the 29th. Last year we were busy getting ready for my parents silver wedding celebrations. This year we went out to Gajalee at Phoenix for dinner. Must say that while the food was excellent, the service was pathetic and on more than one occasion I felt like shaking up the waiters to drum some life into them! We headed to Naturals for ice cream.

Denis (ya ya I know your are reading this ), Michelle and the kiddos came over in the evening. Spent some fun time with the kids and watched the excitement with which they found the presents that Santa left for them under the Christmas Tree.

Ajay came over and set up the DVD writer and then we headed back to Phoenix Mills for dinner at Maroosh. It didn’t quite meet dinner expectations but then you can’t always have them met. Had dessert at Natural’s again – this time we exchanged our orders

The last day of the year was spent at work. Came home a bit early and went for Thanksgiving service and Midnight Mass.  Ruth and I stayed up till the wee hours of the morning watching movies and drinking hot coffee laced with brandy

New Years Day – had lunch at home and then headed to Ajay’s place where we watched some more movies and stuffed ourselves with pizza. Decided not to wait for dinner as I had work early the next morning and needed my rest.

How has the New Year been treating you guys?

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Here is how the Carol goes -

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree
Symbolizing Jesus Christ
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 2 turtle doves
To signify that the Bible is divided into 2 parts – The Old Testament and the New Testament
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 3 French Hens
Symbolizing Love, Hope and Faith
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 4 Colly birds
The 4 Gospels – Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 5 Gold rings
Representing the first 5 books of the Bible called the Torah Law
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 6 Geese a laying
Symbolizing the 6 Days of Creation
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 7 Swans a swimming
Symbolizing the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit – Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exortation, Mercy, Contribution and Leadership
On the eight day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 8 Maids a milking
The 8 Beatitudes
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 9 Drummers drumming
Representing the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit – love, joy, peace, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, self control and patience
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 10 Pipers piping
The 10 Commandments
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 11 Ladies dancing
To tell us about the 11 faithful disciples
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 12 Lords a leaping
Symbolizing the 12 points of belief in the Apostles Creed

This prompted me to think along the 12 Days of Christmas lines while I was thinking of what to get Pri and Ryan for Christmas. So this is what I did.

For every day of Christmas (12 days) I left a gift under their tree corresponding to the day. These are what I thought of, you could think of other items to use as gifts.

First Day of Christmas – One potted plant
Second Day of Christmas – 2 handkerchiefs (one each)
Third Day of Christmas – 3 Magnets
Fourth Day of Christmas – 4 Candy Canes
Fifth Day of Christmas – A set of 5 boxes containing 5 exotic spices
Sixth Day of Christmas – 6 Chocolates
Seventh Day of Christmas – A comic strip wall hanging with 7 “Love Is” comics
Eight Day of Christmas – 8 marshmellows
Nineth Day of Christmas – 9 pieces of Christmas decoration for their tree
Tenth Day of Christmas – A set of 10 tea lights
Eleventh Day of Christmas – 11 handmade gift tags
Twelfth Day of Christmas – A CD with 12 love songs

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Here’s wishing you all a Very Special Christmas

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As part of advent, we set up a wreath ( I make mine form fresh Christmas Tree boughs) with 4 candles in it – each symbolizing a week of preparation in the Season of Advent. The wreath usually has 3 purple candles and 1 pink one. The purple candles represent repentance – our faith urges us to repent for our wrongdoings and begin afresh – and while the pink one symbolizes joy – at the coming of Christ.

These candles also stand for Hope, Peace Joy and Love.

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Here are some pics from the season

My Grandpa always made a crib to herald in the Christ child and us making it every year is a tribute to his memory.

The kids from the area got together and came around caroling. They sang their hearts out with great gusto. Good going everyone!

After a long time the folks from 4, Jo-Liza went around caroling and B agreed to be our mascot ….. and an ENTERTAINING one is was! Thank you for all the rib tickling antics

B was willing to take on the snowman in a sequel to “Santa v/s the Snowman”

I had the idea and Aunty Lyn very artistically followed instructions and what we got was a lovely snowman – lantern.
You could try it too. You will need two Chinese lanterns of different sizes. One for the head and the other for the body. An old scarf or a length of felt. Markers in red and black.

As is Christmas the family went for mass and after that, there was a photo session to add to the collection of family pictures along with reminiscences over cake and coffee.

Some of my cuzzies from my Mum’s side of the family …… its lovely to know that we have grown so close over the years inspite of the geographical distance.

….. no comments on this one…….

After an eventful morning that consisted of last minute sweet making (we were attempting to copy A. Vinita’s dainty marzipan fruits …… A. Lyn came the closest!) , me breaking a glass jar and Ajay helping with the lunch …… we sat down ….finally to a yummy lunch and dessert.

….. and finally came the prezzies under the Christmas tree …….

The man himself with all the wrapping and the presents Thank you so much for spending Christmas with us.

I think the two “babies” of the family ended up with the most presents.

And finally here’s hoping that you all had a very Merry Christmas!

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I must mention the lovely Seema and her adorable son who kept us well entertained with his antics all afternoon

Headed home at around 5. There was the family mela in the parish in the evening for which I was in no mood to go for. So gave Bernard company at home.

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