Fresian family fact file

Hello everyone! I'm away this weekend, so I'm going to make a post now (I hop you don't mind:) ) 

The best post I could think of on such short notice (I had a quick brainstorm session) was a factfile. They include them in every issue of the Sylvanian Collectors Club magazine. Let's take a look at the Fresian family ! 

Daisy Fresian and Hornbull Fresian

The Fresian couple are probably one of the best . Daisy loves her well-paid job as a maid, however, her favourite part of the day is coming home , picking the two of her youngest from nursery and her youngest from babysitting, and watching them make a mess, just so she can clean it up again in her riverside barge home. 

Hornbull adores Daisy, he thinks about what he can bring back to her from working in the field all day, cutting down trees and planting new ones in his sweet logging and gardening business, which is known about across Cornwood and Sylvania. At Christmas time, he cuts down his Christmas trees from his special area in the wood, and picks up all sorts of growth for Daisy to make wreaths with.

Pixie Fresian 

Pixie Fresian is the oldest of the Fresian flock. Pixie has a solid relationship with Peter Periwinkle, and oh they are adorable. At Christmas, Pixie really milks it, and she does whatever she can to help out the village in preparing for the wonderful occasion. Would you believe it, Pixie organised the whole Christmas Day event, which meant she got to work and boss the mayor around! Fancy that, eh?

Paddock Fresian

Paddock deserves the award for sweetest sylvanian around. Paddock spends most his free time helping Daisy at her job, aswell as giving a hand in nursery, helping Pixie organise events, and spending time with his dear girlfriend, Cherry Periwinkle. It doesn't matter whatever he is doing,he would   drop it at an instance to go join Cherry. When she is Ill, he will go make her tea, and when she is upset, he would comfort her. Pixie and Peter are just the same , however, it's just that if Peter gets stuck into something, he wouldn't drop it for anything. 

Annabel, Felix, and Jack-Jack Fresian.

Annabel is the third oldest child (the order of age goes: Pixie, Paddock, Annabel, Felix (who are twins!) and then Jack-Jack) 

Felix and Annabel are trouble makers. They spend all their time making a mess, gluing things that should not be glued, and playing games with their food. Jack -Jack is renowned for being the golden child. He does not squeal when Daisy puts him down, he doesn not struggle with his food, and he rarely cries unless he is hungry, in pain, or has had a bathroom incident. 

However, if any of these three see a ball, they will make the ball their queen, and worship it till they die.

I hope you enjoyed this post, even if it was short!

Lots of love, Emily xx

DIY your Christmas

Hello everyone, I'm back again as promised ! 

I'm this post I will be showing you how I decorated Beechwood hall in preparation for Christmas !

Before:

After:

the Christmas wreath : (story)

Ham Hamilton heaved the Christmas tree through the door, eager to get into the Christmas spirit as soon as possible. The tinsel had been put up, (it was still November, to which mrs.Hamilton was a bit of a Grinch about it ;) ) 

"I don't see why you have got the tree now, I mean, it will be all wilted by Christmas Day! "

"Well, I was driving past Hornbull's house, and he was selling Christmas trees from his wood, I mean, this one is exquisite , I couldn't just leave it.. Someone else would nab it! " exclaimed Ham.

"Why were you driving past Hornbull's, that's nowhere near from work!" Maise argued, laughing.

" I... I...."

"Yes?" Maise giggled,

"I was getting the nut roast."

"I KNEW IT! Ok, well that's understandable, I guess they could've run out, but what if the tree wilts?" 

"It won't, Maise dear, Hornbull cut it fresh in front of me, and it's a good healthy tree!" 

Maise and Ham simultainously smelt it.

"It smells gorgeous, dear." Maise said, like she was in heaven.

"IS THAT THE CHRISTMAS TREE, DAD? IS IT IS IT IS IT?!?" Peppa and Spice screamed in excitement, and in sync.

" yes! Gather round, gather round!" Ham and Maise laughed.

"Dad, it smells wonderful!" Peppa said happily. She walked off to inspect, while Masie went to take care of Emily who was sat in her chair, looking at Spice.

"Mum, Emily's looking at me in that way again," 

"Oh dear, she's just In awe of you, that's all!" Maise shook it off, she was now in a festive mood.

"Dad, this tree is magic! It's all sparkly and a dark, luscious green!" 

"I got it from the magic forest, that's why!"

"Really?" 

"No."

"Oh" Peppa giggled "where did you get it from?"

"Hornbull's back yard "

"Oh " Peppa started blushing .

"Peppa my sweet, come here," Maise asked Peppa

"Yes mum?"

"Can you go outside and get some roses from the rosebush? For the Christmas wreath?" 

"Ok!" Peppa squealed in happiness

Peppa got her basket, and went out.

When Peppa returned, she let out a massive yawn, before collapsing on the hardwood floor.

"I have them, mum" 

Peppa was most definetly exhausted.

"Oh deary me, but, I love these roses! Peppa you have done very well, eat tea then go have a bath before bed."

At the table,  Maise presented the wreath infront of the family.

"Mum, this wreath is so pretty!" 

"I love it!"

"Wow!" 

The family was truly proud. It was nearly Christmas....

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THAT!

It wasn't my best post, but I hope you see through it aha :) 

Merry Christmas :) 

Do any of you have your decorations out yet? 

I do ! <3

As always, lots of love, Emily xxxxx

Sylvanian families update

Hi everyone! This post today is about a latest project, and also an update. 

I just wanted to remind everyone that I wish I could get my sylvanians out, but it's more of a storage issue now, and less of a pressure issue, which I talked of in the worst blog post I have ever made, (packing up) . However, less of the sad side, and more of the happy stuff, right ? :D

I have got beechwood hall out, as it's a tradition of sort to do a Christmas display, and expect a lot of DIY posts coming soon !! (EEK! ) you can expect:

Christmas decor

Cushions and blankets

Coats, hats and dresses

stories :D

I KNOW, ITS SO EXCITING ! 

I want to try blogging ALOT more, as I have drifted away, and, if I'm honest, I don't like it one bit.

I feel that you guys are my family, and in family, no one gets left behind (note inserted Lilo and Stitch quote ) 

So,  let's get into the mood ? You should get a new post every week, wether it's a story, a DIY or something else :)

Now, onto my new announcement and project, which I promised my blogger friend Kyra I would announce. 

A few weeks ago, I started a youtube channel on basically my everyday life and some beauty tips. I don't want people to see this as a transition from childhood to teenagerism (if that's even a word) but me just showing a Different hobby of mine (I'm still obsessed with sylvanians though, don't you forget that ;) ) 

It's a chance for you guys to get to know me better as well, and to see me face to internet :) 

My channel name is Hello Emily . Link here :http://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzE2WLQsjr7FIGK2U-TWMEQ

Sadly, I forgot to re -do my subscription to the sylvanian families magazine, so I'm jumping right on it and sending the letter off tomorrow :) 

IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS, COMMENT THEM BELOW! 

I love you guys so much, and I feel awful for the time gap. It makes me really sad thinking about it, so I'm gonna jump back on the bandwagon! 

Lots of love, Emily xxxx

Looking back

Hi again ! Today I decided to take a trip down memory lane and I found this heartwarming pictures :) I hope you enjoy :) 

I know it's only a few pictures, but I haven't posted in a while and I thought it was good to let you all know a day doesn't pass when I think about my blog and my dear sylvanians :')

And of course to remind you I'm still here ;)

Love, Emily xxx

New blog layout plans

Hello hello hello friends :)
I just wanted to post a bit of a blog update, as such.
im going to be making some changes to the layout, hopefully adding some more toolbars with information on families and buildings.
also, i may add a little section on blogs i enjoy looking at to do with sylvanians, (i will contact the owners first to ask if its ok of course) but if you have anyone you would like to recommend, please leave a comment below!
love, Emily xx

Sylvanian culture

Hello everyone! Now, I'm sorry that this will be a short post, but it's a bit on the "chatty" side.

Seeing sprinkleofglitter (a well known youtuber in the UK and other countries) new video, "scary youtube culture" (I'll leave the link for the video at the end of the post) I was thinking about my sylvanians, who i absolutely adore. 

It has come to the time to pack them away into the chests I have, because of lack of storage. 

It was a hard day for me, because I absouloutley adore them. 

Sadly, not everyone shares the passion.

I still go to secondary school, and I feel that if I have friends over, they could tease me because I'm a teenager and to them teenagers shouldn't posses "toys". This is totally wrong. Luckily, my Bestfriend understands, and has not told other people about my sylvanians. For that I am thankful.

People these days are not as accepting of these things as they once where, which I found rather depressing. I felt that having cornwood all layed out was keeping me from getting to close to people, because I would dread the day I had to invite them over. 

I packed them away very neatly, and put everything into tiny containers so I wouldn't lose the pieces. 

I understand that some readers would be quite upset, but this doesn't mean the end of this blog at all. I am extremely determined to keep this blog going for a long time, and I will be posting more DIY then stories, but you will get the occasional one, like a trip to the beach or a festival but I hope that readers understand and won't get put off by my decision.

Sylvanians are not toys, they are more then that, a precious belonging to the ones who own them, and to me they are extended family.

I'm so happy the sylvanian community is so accepting, and you are all lovely people :') 

Please take the time to watch sprinkleofglitters video, she's a lovely woman :')

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NnOEYsgcEiQ

Bye lovelies, but this isn't the last blogpost :) 

Lots of love, 

Emily xxx

An Easter Egg Hunt

Hello everyone! It's EASTER in cornwood at the moment, and what better way to celebrate then an Easter egg hunt with Emily Hamilton and her friends?

The nursery Easter egg hunt

It all started two days before Easter. The cornwood committee where having a meeting about what they should do to celebrate for the nursery children. The adults and teenagers already had an idea of what to do, but the nursery children had nothing.

The committee included:

Troy Dante (mayor), Elma mulberry (also known as Edward) and hornbull Fresian as vice, Daisy Fresian as head cleaner, Rolf billabong as head of transport, William periwinkle as construction and signs, dale seadog as the policeman, Zoe Dante who was in charge of clothing, Maise Hamilton, in charge of child welfare, and last of all, Oliver periwinkle, who was in charge of education. 

The committee where holding a meeting on what to do for the nursery children in Maisie's house, and ideas where being thrown around, until a good one was shouted and everyone agreed on it. 

" what about a little festival for them?" Suggested Daisy Fresian. 

"That's a marvellous idea, but sadly we don't have enough time." Sighed Troy.

" I know!" Giggled Masie, who had been sat in the corner quietly the whole time, drenched in thought. 

" an Easter egg hunt!" 

The mayor spoke before anyone else could open their mouths.

" that is completely excellent! I love that!" All of the committee started nodding heads and agreeing.

" we could hold it in the lower cornwood park, and the children would enjoy it every so much!"

" I agree! tommorrow, can William and hornbull, and you, Masie, wrap up some chocolate eggs? Then, the next morning, the day of Easter, can you hide the eggs in lower cornwood park, so the children could start in the afternoon? " 

" of course!" Hornbull, William, and Masie cheered. They where ever so delighted at the idea, and eager to start.

That evening, after the committee had all parted to go home for tea, Masie sat down for soup with her family, with a very tired Emily Hamilton in her arms. Masie started telling Peppa, Ham, and Spice the news, and Emily's ears perked up when Masie mentioned the words ' Easter eggs' before they all went to bed. 

The next morning, William brought on some chocolate eggs his wife had made, and they looked so tasty! Hornbull had gotten the foil, and Masie brought her own hands. They say outside the school house, basking in the hot weather. 

" time for work, then!" Hornbull chuckled, and they began wrapping each egg up with foil.

Soon, every egg was wrapped, and Masie took it home. The next day, Rolf would pick it up in the  car, and hornbull, William, and Masie would hide them, before the babies came with their baskets and parents in the afternoon.

The next morning, the pile of eggs started to decrease as they where hidden by master hiders. 

" I remeber being the master of hide and seek when I was little! " Masie called as she hid one beneath the stage. " I was always the last to be found, and it always took awhile. Hamsters are masters at soundless feet!" 

" I was always the first." Replied William.

" why?" Hornbull asked, while bending over to put an egg in a flowerpot.

"Guess!" William chuckled, pointing to his ears, and they all laughed.

Soon, every single egg was hidden, and soon afterwards, the babies started to arrive with their parents, and some had massive baskets. Masie saw Emily with Peppa, and Emily grinned with her massive basket, which was almost as big as her.

Masie grinned, before announcing the start of the hunt in front of the crowd.

"The Easter egg hunt is officially open! "

The Easter egg hunt was a huge success! The parents chatted idly, while the babies hunted. 

"You have really outdone yourself, Masie. This is brilliant!" May mulberry smiled. Daisy agreed. " the children seem to love it!" 

May giggled. " look at Elma, trying to manage our six cuties! "

"He's already lost two of them, best I head off and help!" 

And with that, may mulberry was hunting for two children, not Easter eggs. 

" what a marvellous idea! I must thank you and hornbull for helping Masie with this project, the kids love it!" 

" thankyou, mr mayor, I hope the Easter ball tommorrow night is just as successful, as well as the Easter prom." 

" me too, well, I best go find hornbull to congratulate him!"

Hornbull was with his children, who where laughing and gurgling over their third find under the ladder.

After the whole event, the mayor made a speech congratulating the crew. Every single baby got another egg, which made sure every baby left happy, and teething over their finds. 

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I hope everyone enjoyed this little post, and, as you can probably see, the committee is quite big, and there where more I wanted to add, but it came to a massive narrowing down of important roles. 

Anyway, I knew it started of a bit wordy and slightly complicated, but, nevertheless, I hope it was a good read.

HAPPY EASTER! 

Love, Emily xxxxxxxxx

  

Going to the beach

Hi everyone! Today I headed down to Lyme Regis, a beach in Dorset, England. I took the Fresian family with me (who have been before, and the Dante cats have come before, too.) and this is basically what they got up to!

They arrived at the beach early in the morning and Daisy and hornbull laid the cloth out.

They sat down and had a hearty picnic of biscuits and healthy fruit muffins along with some sparkling water.

After lunch, pixie and paddock climbed the rocks. 

"Come on pixie! " paddock called.

"It's harder then it looks! Mother just repaired this dress from the last incident we had in cornwood!" 

Annabel, Jack Jack and Felix had a rock competition. Whoever had the largest rock won. Felix squealed in triumph "I WIN! " 

While the children had activities, hornbull and Daisy had a nice tea as they chatted about how the kids where so adventurous, and work, along with the cornwood committee. 

After the kids returned, the boys played a game of football, and the girls chatted about what they got up to, along with the talk about Camelia periwinkles new range for summer.

 

I hope you enjoyed this post, even though it's only small. I really enjoyed the visit to the beach, as did the Fresians! 

Love, Emily xxxx

Trying something new

Hey everyone! First off, I want to say that my amazing friend Kyra nominated me for the Leibster awards, which is a contest for small blogs and to promote them. I was so going to do it, but I have been extremely busy, because I have been taking part in a performance of Les miserables, and the performance week was last week, and I didn't have any time in the evening to do anything, so I apologise for that. 

So, before I start this little blog post, I just want you to check out Kyras blog, which is especially good if you love to get into little DIY projects. So, here's the link http://aeternumsomnium.blogspot.co.uk/

Please, please check her out, she's awesome! 

So, what is this post about? It's getting very warm in sylvania, and the dress shop needs some summer clothing to stock for the sylvanians to wear, and, god bless, they don't have any! So, I thought that I would give them a try! I pit may be abit complicated, so I have put the finished product at the top, so you can always refer to that, but it is very hard to put this into words, so leave any questions in the comments and I will answer as fast as I can! 

Note: this is a dress for a mother.

Let's start by making a sort of base for the dress. 

I have lots if white pillow cases at home, so I will use that as the base. Here is a template which you can print off and cut out or measure out and use, which ever way is best for you. (Personally, I would copy it and put it onto a word document and print it out and cut it, as It is quite hard to copy) 

Please note that sylvanians come in all shapes and sizes, so you may need to shorten the dress or make alterations to it, but the instructions are still the same with whatever size you choose.

Also, the first time I did the templates, I forgot to save the draft, so that's why the templates are already cut out. 

This is the body of the dress. The whole template is actually the shirt and skirt combined. 

Once you have done that, you need to cut out the templates for the sleeve 

Now, we can put the dress onto fabric.

Once you have cut out the body of the dress, affix it and make it the right size for a mother sylvanian. I have used Kate periwinkle . Then, sew up the side and turn the dress inside out. Cut off any extra pieces of fabric if there is some. 

Once you have done that, you can add any additional stitches. I decided to go with a blanket stich to make a hem, so that the dress doesn't fall apart overtime and fray. 

Now, we can do the sleeves! 

Wrap the sleeve around the arm and pin it so it looks like this.

Fix some stitches to it, and then do the same for the other side. 

Voilà! You have done the base of the dress! Now, depending on the look you want to get you can stop here and keep the base as it is. But, if you want to add some fabric, read on! 

To add some fabric, all you need to do is use the base template and apply it to some patterned fabric. Then, sew the fabric to the collar of the base layer. There! 

VOILA! 

I hoped you enjoyed that tutorial, and you didn't find it to complicated! I really enjoyed making the dress, and I'm sorry if you found it either really basic or hard to follow. Leave any questions in the comments and I will answer ASAP. Anyway, again, sorry for the time gap, I was actually planning a post and then it disappeared! 

Lots of hugs and kisses! Emily xxxx