The Christmas Stocking by the Fireplace Overflows on the Morning of Christmas Day with Surprises and Treats
4+
Classic
Recommended materials
fine liner
colored pencils
wax crayons
This is how it could look
Warm, joyful close-up: large, beautifully knitted Christmas stocking hanging from mantelpiece, overflowing with gifts and treats. Stocking: classic red-and-white knitted design with name stitched on cuff. Overflowing: tangerine with green leaf (classic German tradition), small wrapped gift, candy cane, tiny teddy bear, chocolate coin, small snow globe. Fireplace: classic brick, warm fire glowing, mantelpiece decorated with holly branches, small candles and cones. On mantelpiece: glass of leftover milk and half-eaten biscuit (someone came last night). Warm firelight illuminates stocking from below. Small sleeping kitten curled up on hearth directly under stocking.
