Shall I draw Father Christmas?!
I have to admit that I am starting to feel rather overwhelmed by Christmas. And it’s only the first weekend in December. It seems like everywhere I turn (in the real world and in the online world) Christmas is right there in my face! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas, I love the excitement and the special family time, but I could really do with a couple of weeks away from all the craziness first! I’m seriously contemplating not making a set of Christmas doodles this year, it seems that there is soooooo much out there already! What do you think? Should I doodle up some Santas and reindeer? Or shall I sit here muttering, “Bah! Humbug!” and draw something else entirely? Decisions, decisions…
My it’s-too-early-for-Christmas-but-I-am-already-overwhelmed-by-it general grumpy scrooge-ness is the reason for my slightly different take on this month’s BYOC – I ditched the holly and went for some Hanukkah doodles instead! These were a special request from one of my CT members, the lovely Mic:
and here are a couple of layouts from my guests this month, the first by Julia:
and the second (very different approach) by Cintia:
***************
Let me know what you think – Christmas doodles or no Christmas doodles, you decide! Have a lovely weekend 
Kate, I think you should do some scroogish or grinchish doodles instead. I’m feeling very much like that right now and I know a lot of others are too. I could totally see you doing something a little seussish (pardon my spelling) instead!
Marvellous doodles Kate!! And gorgeous pages girls!!
Yes!!! on Christmas doodles. We love them. I make mini 4×3 holiday cards for my kids to give to friends and your holiday doodles are perfect!
Maybe you could combine the two and do some Scrooge/Grinch/Bah-Humbug related doodles?
Ooooh I love the scrooge grinch doodle idea! But I would also love to see some Christmas doodles from you! Little elves, santa, reindeer and other christmas goodness
Ok Kate, not that my opinion matters but I totally want you to do some grinch like doodles. Kind of whimsical, “Whoville”, Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, Etc.. I think you would do these amazingly and it would be such a different take on the holidays for those of us who are also feeling a little overwhelmed! I can already see the Green man in his santa suit and that cute little dog of his w/ reindeer antlers and a sleigh full of Who Trees and gifts. Come on…how much more do I need to beg. Pretty please!! I also would love to see a wintery village, (like Oberammergau) snow balls and kids snowball fighting. Like a snowball w/ some look to it that it’s flying through the air.. (well i have the image in my head anyway) Please…………………………….
Hugs,
Theresa
How about some summer christmas doodles for those of us in the southern hemisphere who are heading to the beach for christmas!?
I think you’ve already done some fabulous xmas doodles, I love them!
kate dearest – i wish for you a merry christmas season. you have some doodles from christmas past that could momentarily reappear – a fab candy stripped alpha as well, so take the season off. love the family, friends and moment.
Oooh the grinchy ones sound perfect for so early in the season. I agree it seems Christmas kicked off full swing last week. I think it’s the earliest it’s been this full on. But will you hate me if I say my shopping is all done? Ok don’t hate me, I won’t say it.
Enjoy the season, we can be grumpy in January!
I usually get a major case of Grinchy Bah-Humbugs myself this time of year. All the pressure and chaos of trying to get everything done gets to me. Oddly, this is the least Grinchy I’ve been in years… I think I’m just in denial. LOL I say draw whatever you feel like… Christmas-ish or Humbuggy or something entirely different or take it easy and do nothing at all. ‘Tis the season for peace and joy… in whatever form you like.
You can make anything and I like it!
I’d love something Christmas mixed with music. I’ve got 3 kiddos all in concerts and musicals and recitals. It’d be fun to have something that reflects music of the season. That makes me feel rather joyful! 
What about Christmas doodles for those of use who live in the Southern Hemisphere? Christmas in the summer. Santa at the beach etc.
Oh, Kate, you rocked this Chanuka Kit! Even better than i imagined! Thanks!
Gorgeous LOs, as always …. And yes, to the Christmas doodles … how about some festive cats and dogs?
Katie,
I found you and your Festival of Lights kit from a Facebook link. NO idea if you are JEwish or not, but you ROCK! I LOVE this kit so much. There is so little done for Hanukkah (or Jewish holidays, in general) and I am thrilled with this kit!
Thank you so much.
Christmas doodles!!!!!!! Pleaaaaaase!!!! I’m waiting for your new Christmas pack since ever…. Why don’t you make a Santa with summer clothes? People would love it here in Brazil!!!
Beijinhossss!!!!