December 2025 - SassiNiemand

A December Creative Tradition, Gingerbread People, Handmade Cards & A Creative Year’s End

Photograph by Lisette Niemand of her hand-painted gingerbread men Christmas cards — a personal creative tradition she follows each December. Although this year’s batch didn’t meet her usual standards (and won’t be sent out), the process of painting them still brought seasonal joy and artistic reflection. Featured in Blog 5, which explores the ups and downs of handmade holiday rituals.

December always feels different in the studio. As the pace slows and the light softens, small seasonal rituals take shape — from gingerbread people in the kitchen to handmade cards at the worktable. This post reflects on creativity, tradition, and learning to let go when plans don’t quite work out.