Thursday, January 5, 2012

Completed Birthday Village

Not a lot to show today. I've been stitching and crafting, but mostly for gifts that haven't been sent out. Plus I've been experimenting with different ideas I see on the web just for fun that don't necessarily turn into finished items.

But at long last the San Man Birthday Village is all done. As I suspected, the December installment was Christmas-themed so I knew I would be changing it. Too bad since as charted it had a very cute Santa and reindeer flying over the roof. My modifications are ok, but not nearly as cute. In this village, you really have to dress in layers since the seasons seem to change as you walk along the street. Anyway, here is snowy December sans Santa and Christmas decorations. I changed the house to blue from red, removed a wreath from the front door, removed decorations from the tree, added a bird and re-positioned the snowflakes! Whose design is this anyway?



And the whole village laid out in a row that you can view if you have a magnifying glass I guess. It's clickable so you can see it a little bit larger. Also, you can use the Birthday Village SAL tag to find the previous posts with the close ups of each month if you are interested.

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24 comments:

  1. JaneJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Well done on getting it finished. What are you going to do with it now?

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  2. CATHIJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    This village is sooo cute! Just gorgeous! Love it!

    Cathi

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  3. MargaretJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    It is so cute! Congrats on finishing it! I like how you adapted the pattern.

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  4. CarolJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    It really is adorable, Annie, and I think your changes are perfect. I love the tiny red cardinal with the branch in his mouth... I'll be looking forward to seeing how you end up finishing it :)

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  5. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I like the changes you made. Wintery and windy looking. I was trying to pick out my favorite house but I don't think I could settle on one.

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  6. PumpkinJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    That's awesome Annie! How will you finish it? I think your changes are just fine :o)

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  7. Joanie R.January 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful job..i'm up to October on mine.....i'm going to frame mine and put it up over my kitchen doorway.

    Joanie R.

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  8. TheresaJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    This is so adorable!!!!! Congratulation on your finish~~~~

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  9. Liz in KansasJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    I love the whole village. And, with your modifications, it is truly one of a kind. As always, you've done a great job.

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  10. barbaraJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    That is super-cute!! Will you get a great big long frame for it, or display it some other way?

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  11. LeeJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Congratulations on your finish, the village looks great, well worth all the time it took.

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  12. SARITHA@RAINBOWBUNTINGJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    It looks extremely cute!!Very good job!!

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  13. BluJanuary 6, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Your Birthday Village looks amazing.
    I have no idea what the originals look like, but your changes fit right in.

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  14. NancyJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Such a cheerful piece Annie, and all of your changes make it so uniquely yours! A wonderful finish!

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  15. AnneJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Super cute Annie! I love that little cardinal!! I couldn't even tell that you changed the design at all! It looks fantastic!

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  16. SiobhánJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    It looks great, Annie, and I love the changes! Especially the cardinal. ;)

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  17. MelanieJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    You made it all your own - very cool! And cute. :)

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  18. AnneJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    WOW! the village is beautiful. Love it and also how you personalized it! The colours are so real! :)

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  19. HettiJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Hahahhaaa, I love your comment on the changes you have made on the december house Annie!
    The village is beautiful and the blue house at the end catch my eyes immediately ;-)))
    Hugs,

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  20. AnnetteJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    That looks so beautifull... congratz on the finish!!
    You made a lovely piece!!

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  21. ♥ NiaJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Uhuuuuuu! all done! And it looks amazing :D
    Great work sweetie, congrats!! :D

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  22. NickyJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Fantastic Annie, I love that you've really made it your own ........ very individual now!

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  23. tinaJanuary 15, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    I love this Village!! But you can get involved?? How!?
    Tina from Italy

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  24. sylerkalMay 28, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Hello
    Very beautiful village ! Where can i find the chart to do it ? I'm living in France !!thanx a lot
    You stitch a lot of really beautiful things !
    sylviane

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