Happy Whimsical Hearts

A Waldorf advent journey

This post is sponsored by Honeybee Toys

On our Advent journey this year, we will be celebrating Earth’s natural kingdoms, in the Waldorf tradition.

The first light of Advent is the light of stones–
Light that lives in crystals, seashells, and bones.
The second light of Advent is the light of plants–
Plants that reach up to the sun and in the breezes dance.
The third light of Advent is the light of beasts–
All await the birth, from the greatest and in least.
The fourth light of Advent is the light of humankind–
The light of hope that we may learn to love and understand.

We are using our birthday ring ~ repurposed for Advent ~ where each Sunday of Advent we will light a candle.

Our Advent ring will sit atop a beautiful blue playsilk, with a rose red playsilk in the centre.

Colours traditionally used in many Waldorf households as the colours of Mary. Blue representing thoughtfulness and introspection, while the blush red speaks to our human nature.

And guiding the way is the Angel.

For the first week of Advent we will place semi precious stones and seashells.

The first light of Advent is the light of stone–.
Light that lives in crystals, seashells, and bones.

We will light the candle with reverence and contemplation.

For the second week of advent we will place sweet flowers and leaves.

The second light of Advent is the light of plants–
Plants that reach up to the sun and in the breezes dance.

We will place wooden animals around our Advent ring for the start of the third week

The third light of Advent is the light of beasts–
All await the birth, from the greatest and in least.

And for the fourth week of Advent, we will place Mary and Joseph, with baby Jesus

The fourth light of Advent is the light of humankind–
The light of hope that we may learn to love and understand

We will soak up this slow and reflective journey.

Slowly building anticipation as we move closer to Christmas.

Our lovely Advent supplies are from Honeybee Toys. An Australian Family-owned business with a passion for childhood and the value of real play.

??? You can follow along on Facebook and Instagram to see snippets of our days ???

Blessings, Kelly

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November 21, 2016 by Kelly

A Spring Story Apron

Years ago I came across a photo of a beautiful story apron, and I found the idea so very enchanting.

The idea that you could create a magical storytelling setting by wearing a special apron. An apron that has a flowing silk skirt and little pockets wherein the characters for your story reside.

So now that I have a new crafting obsession ~ needle felting ~ I thought I would try my hand at creating such a story apron for Ruby’s Waldorf kindergarten teacher. A spring story apron with lovely lush greenery and a lovely blue sky above.

I started with a felted jumper as my base and sewed pockets from the same material into place.

Then I layered beautiful wool roving and felted it into place, layering more as I went, slowly building up this whimsical storytelling setting.

Once I was happy with the felted picture I hand sewed the silk skirt and ribbon ties into place. Next time I would use a machine and do this first because my finish was not a neat as I would like.

Then I used a green gradient yarn and blanket stitched around the apron bib piece completing the apron.

I wrapped the apron up in cloth and tied it with yarn. Gifting it to Ruby’s teacher and her class. One day I hope to see the story apron being used *smile*