Recycling memories from Christmas past. Unique designs made from ornaments of yesteryear. With occasional detours just for fun.
Just look at what came in the mail last week! I am so anxious to get to work making wonderful stuff but, alas, it is still soooo cold here and - have I mentioned this before? - Santa's Workshop, Southern Branch, does not have heat. I have been collecting all manner of treasures over the … Continue reading I’m in a Fever
Look what came in the mail today! Isn't he marvelous? He is not marked but he looks Italian to me. I can't wait to make something with him! What shall it be?
I'm in the mood to share a thought that makes me smile. And makes me pause for thought, too. How good is that? Read on, dear Readers. "Maybe we should develop a Crayola bomb as our next secret weapon. A happiness weapon. A beauty bomb. And every time a crisis developed, we would launch one. … Continue reading The Crayola Bomb
I wanted to do something really special for my sister this past Christmas so I made her this wreath as her big gift. She has an awful lot on her shoulders these days and since I live several hours away, there is a limit as to how much help I can be. Since our Dad … Continue reading For My Sister
I made this wreath for my mother for Christmas. It had long been planned; she kept telling me that she wanted me to make her one. Of course, she expected to pay me for it. That was never an option in my book. I wanted it to be a gift. For Christmas. My mother is … Continue reading Someone To Watch Over My Mom