Today I finished crocheting another amigurumi doll for the Christmas tree. This time I knitted with thicker yarn, and Snowflake turned out to be a little bigger. I think I’ll give it to my colleague for the New Year.

Together with a couple of creative parents, we decorated the school for Christmas today. There was a lot of work, but the result pleased everyone—it turned out beautiful!

Today I bought my first Alex doll by Madame Alexander from a collector. This is Alex “Franklin Mint” Elizabeth Taylor. The doll is very beautiful, it has a very realistic body. The frame is covered in soft vinyl, similar to that used for Paradise dolls. The young lady was dressed in an original outfit – a beautiful white (slightly smoky) ball gown, decorated with flowers and beads. The doll has thick, neatly styled dark brown hair and stunning lilac eyes. Her height and figure are similar to the Tonner dolls, but she feels nicer to the touch. I am very happy that I managed to add this cutie to my collection.

Today I finished decorating the school windows for Christmas. I decorated the windows with juniper branches, and the entrances with winter-themed paper cutouts.

In Masha’s class, they are preparing surprise gifts for their classmates for Sinterklaas. Masha drew the lot for a boy who is interested in geography. Therefore, we got a globe-shaped lamp that opens up as a gift.

I bought a Krea Doe diamond mosaic kit to make a purse with a winter tree. Today I finished my work, and a beautiful New Year’s purse turned out.

Today we finished decorating the school for the Sinterklaas celebration. This time, we decorated the podium as a kitchen.

My colleague’s husband died from the consequences of COVID. I made her a sympathy card.

Today I finished a funny little snowflake according to an online pattern. It can be used as a Christmas tree ornament. She contacted me during the day, and then I did her makeup and starching.

Tomorrow, Masha has a play at school. Today I discovered that the bottom part of the watch, which Masha’s classmate made, doesn’t harmonize at all with the top part, which I made. Therefore, I had to refine this project myself. I fastened both parts securely with wire. Then I reinforced the entire structure from the inside with sticks so that it wouldn’t collapse. And for another whole hour, she tidied up the front of the clock. But it turned out beautiful, and the children liked it!