Creating the December Letter - Simple Gifts

 

I had big grandiose plans to say the least. It was going to be an engineering feat of genius. First doodle

Galeries Lafayette Christmas windows in a triple-fold affair with kiddies gazing into into dreamland. The big tree in the center fold. 

Like previous foldie/cutout letters. 

Then I thought, no, its got to be Marie-Antoinette’s own theatre, in triple fold,  les balcons full of 17th century people, the big GL tree on stage. 

Then I remembered PBer Dee said she Loved my doodles ❤️

Pulling out old agendas I came across one little doodle. Me en route to la Poste 📮 loaded with your envelopes💌. Wheels started turning. Forget everything else. Start with this one figure. K.I.S.S. Keep it simple.

Bit by bit the story unfolds. A page of French Christmasy doodles? Why not 👏

 Mid-sketching I needed a treat, a reward, a chance to stretch my legs? A quick run to Picard For apple crumble topped with vanilla ice cream (a popcicle),  etoilé spice cookies, plus pomegranade  soda. Yes! 

I built it up layer by layer till at the top a brainstorm. Personalize each letter with your names! 🤸🏾‍♀️ Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution. 

I hope 🙏 and pray you’re getting your packages. USPS is struggling. 

Later after your letter art was finished I went out looking for panettone, my new love, but had to make do with this Polanaise. Ah..Simple Gifts. 

Loads of Best wishes from Bear 🐻 et Moi XOXO💋