Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow…

Snow covered candles… aren’t they lovely!?!

Snow covered votive cups… so festive!

Snow covered mini-votives… a beautiful thing!

Soon to be gifts for my girls at work.

Snowball ornaments… FAIL!!!! (supposed to be gifts for the girls at work also) They still need a little help… maybe another coat… bummer! I needed white ornament, but could only find silver… needless to say, the silver is peeking through… I’ll have to let them dry an try again.

But all in all, fun times… and very easy… only needed epson salt and mod-podge. fun, fun, fun!

One more picture… I really loved how these turned out!

I loved my impromptu candle stand… I turned a pretty flower shaped planter over and put my pretty flower shaped plate on top… It’s kinda bulky I know, but I think it works anywho. I’m taking a lesson from some of my bloggin’ buddies.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree… How Lovely are Thy Branches!

Finally finished the Christmas Tree in the living room… What can I say… I’ve been a little busy.

I’ve joined Thrifty Decor Chick’s Christmas Tree Party. So many rooms… so many options. So many wonderful inspiring creative ideas.

 

Check it out… It’s amazing!

Christmas Puppy…

Oh Well, Better Late Than Never…

This is the whole group that got together for Thanksgiving at Dad & Phyllis’ house. We had such a wonderful time and were so thankful for their warm hospitality. The food and family fun could not have been better. You can see we had quite a crowd. It was AWESOME! It was kinda difficult to get the whole hee haw gang looking at the camera at the same time… this was the best shot.

 I loved this shot of Great Grandpa and Ashelyn playing out side with the sun in the background. It was such a beautiful day for November… another thing to be truly thankful for… our weather really has been glorious this year with just a few bad days thrown in to keep it real.

Gideon was so intent on riding the tricycle and Grandpa Bj was having the best time watching. It was so sweet to see the Grandpas out playing with the little ones. I loved it… another thing to be thankful for.

Best shot ever of all four playing!

Good times had by all!

I just had to include this picture.

Uncle David and Lacy!

Aren’t they just the cutest?!!!

It was a wonderful family celebration.

Thank you, thank you Dad and Sweet, Sweet Phyllis for hosting.

The Food was Awesome!!!!

Three Models… and it’s done.

Ok… you can see it works on my head with hair… (how do you like my self portrait?) However, on Eldest Son… not so much… gonna need to take the band in a bit, Bummer…Big time!?!?

I like it tho, it’s very very warm. I like the little snowman’s picture tho. so cute!

Santa Lucia… Here I Come!

So I whipped this little gem up for Miss Thang for her Santa Lucia celebration at her Great G’Ma’s house this weekend. Isn’t she just the cutest little thing ever? Family traditions can be so fun. Thank you for letting me help with this Misty. I had such a great time.

  Great G’Ma Fish and G’Ma Doan this is for you.

Such a sweet little girl!

Now for an outfit for bubba… nother day tho… I have to make a Renaissance Hat to adorn my eldest son’s head for the feast. Oh well, no rest for the wicked… what the heck… I don’t even think I’m wicked… just no rest for a weary girl is all I’m sayin’

The Lord of the Court

I know… the hairy legs, socks and slippers really set it off to a T. Just need to add black or ivory tights and black shoes or boots… Oh and possibly a hat with fur trim… we’ll see. Wa~La! Ta~Dah! I’m pretty pleased over all. Mr. Man says he’s sure Mr. E would pay me to make some more for another year… Yeah, I don’t think so… I said I didn’t think he’d want to pay what I would want to charge for the bloody fingers… te he he.

Finito!!!

Finished ~ Over ~ At an End

 And I have the tired, sore, somewhat bloody (I know gross) fingers to prove it.

He should look dashing… don’cha think?

I guess next I will be assisting in the making of a Santa Lucia dress for my little princess (Just found out last night and she needs if for Sunday, Dec. 13th. It is simple I have been assured.

Happy 26th Anniversary Sweetheart!!!

I love you!!!

Why Oh Why Did I Say I’d Do This???

And what was I thinking? Seriously!!!

 About to have a major sleeve redo.

The new sleeve… very Renaissance?

At least that is what I was going for… now on to sleeve number two… boo hoo… me no likey.

So I took a break and made these…

 

Aren’t they just so sweet?!? Little mini stockings for everyone in the family… They will be adorning the Christmas tree and they’ll have a little som’in’ for their corresponding family member.

Oh, and I’ve  been dying to try This…

Can I just say… not so fun to make either… don’t think I’ll be whipping up too many of these neither. Nope… it was a major pain in my patootie… yup it was. It was supposed to adorn my front door… that was the whole point. Bj thinks that’s not such a wise idea and I tend to agree. Fraid the wind would knock it to smithereen.

Ps… wish me luck… more sewing to come.