Old World Santas by Mountain Elves

Old World Santas
by
Patricia McCarty

"For me, Christmas is still the most magical time of the year"
" Yes, I still believe in Santa Claus"

Welcome to the magical world of Mountain Elves!
As you journey through my site you will find many
interesting places to go and things to do.

You may wish to visit the Old World Santa doll Gallery
to view or purchase my latest creations.
Learn about Santa folklore & legends
or just sit back and relax as you browse around
in the Mountain Elves Bookstore.

Wherever you may go,
if you love Christmas as I do,
you should find something of interest.
If you're using Netscape,
the "Magic" will follow you around this page!

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	Meet the Artist If you would like to know who I am and how I became interested in making Santa Claus Dolls, then this is the link to follow! My West Virginia memories of Christmas play a large part in why I chose to make my living creating Santa dolls & Christmas collectables. Find out why I still believe in Santa Claus and always will.
	Santa Gallery Mountain Elves figures are one-of-a-kind creations. The unique designs are the result of my interpretation of Christmas legends and customs from around the world. Each doll is individually designed with a hand-sculpted face. Signed, dated and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and folklore. Some examples of the Santa Claus dolls that can be ordered include Pere Noel, Belsnickle, Father Christmas, African American, Knecht Ruprecht, Julenisse, Bavarian Santa and more.
Fairy Flying Lessons Glass Christmas Ornament $12.95	Mountain Elves Christmas Store Visit the Mountain Elves Christmas Store and show your support for our troops by hanging a hand blown glass ribbon on your tree next year! Makes a great gift for friends or family with loved ones who are serving our Country and can't make it home for the holidays. A yellow ribbon is also available. The Mountain Elves Christmas Store is a new feature and will be updated with new items specially hand picked by Mountain Elves.
Elves Featured Link Dogs Shop Here	Click here to visit Mountain Elves featured link! Dogs Shop Here is your destination for the perfect dog gift! As one of the Elves favorite & trusted eBay Stores you will find everything here for your favorite pooch. Toys, leash, collars, harness, bowls, pet carriers, snowsuits, grooming tools, sweaters, coats, vests and jackets! Dogs Shop Here stocks all sizes from Teacup to Small, Medium, Large, XL, and XXL. Links To other Santa Claus sites, doll sites, music, art & craft resources and sites that are just plain interesting! View artist links by medium. If you would you like to exchange links with Mountain Elves Add your URL & description.
	Fine Shops and Show Schedule Information and links to shows and fine shops where Mountain Elves are found. I'm available for special event demonstration's. Online resume available upon request. UPDATE: I'm sorry to announce that the 2007-2008 schedule has been cancelled due to illness in the family.
	Mountain Elves Bookstore An online bookstore where you can safely shop for books related to Santa making, Santa Collecting, doll making and general arts & crafts. Art & Craft Supplies: Find deals on everything from carving tools to sewing machines! Keep checking back for new additions and bargains. You may also want to try out: Amazon.com Gift Ideas
	Santa Artist E-mail List A mailing list for Santa Claus and doll artists to exchange information and ideas. There are currently over 180 Santa Artists on the "santamakers list" from all over the world. The SantaMaker's Connection For and about Santa Claus Artists from around the world. Our mission is to connect, inform, share and offer support to both the SantaMaker's and Santa Collector's from around the world.
	Handmade Art & Crafts Gift Gallery Contains a collection of work by a group of other very talented artists. Here you will find gifts for Christmas or any occasion and holiday. Ever seen a Noah's Ark basket? Well, you soon will! How about Knitted Christmas stockings? Hard to believe my Santa beards can be turned into such beautiful stockings!
	Around the World Santa Claus has many faces and personalities. Here you will find condensed versions of Santa Claus folklore & legends upon which many Mountain Elves figures are based. Mountain Elves has been viewed by many Countries from all over the world. Want to know how many visitors from "your" Country has visited Mountain Elves? Click Here!

Santa Artist's & Collector's
Chat Forum

Visit with other Santamaker's &
Collector's or those who just
"Want to Believe".

Chat on Santa making & collecting
or anything related to Christmas!
Check to see when the next
"Scheduled Chat" will take place.
Chat forums are open 24hrs.
Even if the scheduled chat is over...
Santa Artists may still drop in!

The SantaMaker's Connection
For both Santa Artist's & Collector's

Santa Makers Connection is a gift to both our members and our visitors! We welcome you to have a long, enjoyable look around. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to view our pages! Membership is free and open to both Santa Artists and Collector's.
All skill levels are welcome to join!

Our mission is to connect, inform, share and offer support to both theSantaMaker's and Santa Collector's from around the world.

Santa Artist's & Collector's Chat Forum

The ARTWV Connection was established in 1997 and is open to all West Virginia Artist & Craftsmen, Gallery owners, shops or anyone who is a resident of WV and in some capacity is involved with Arts or Crafts in West Virginia.

Santa Artist's & Collector's
Chat Forum