5 posts tagged “christmas”
I hope everyone has a wonderful, peaceful, and relaxing weekend leading up to Christmas. It really should be that way, but we tend to get caught up in the stress and expectations. I am enjoying a quieter time this year. Maybe it is a different mind-set, or maybe it is wisdom from the past. Although I am having a good sized group in for Christmas dinner, I am preparing beforehand and will try to keep what is really important in the foreground....family and friends.
I finished up and listed a few last things on etsy today. Some little mini assemblage birds. They are really cute, made from brass stencils. I enjoyed putting these together. Here's a few pictures.
I finished up a group of assemblage birds yesterday. I am keeping a few aside as Christmas presents, but put the rest on ebay. You can place a bid here if you are interested. It is always fun to watch the ones that seem to be more popular. My favorite is the bird with the butterfly. I am almost tempted to keep that one for myself. The "good egg" is the first one that has a bid, though. I guess people like certain ones for their own reasons. I have found that at my shows as well. My artwork will appeal to someone because it sparks a memory, or a color scheme, or a certain saying on a piece. Anyway...here's a few pictures of my latest birds.
I met yesterday with my dear art friends and had a fabulous time.
Here is a picture of us celebrating at a local restaurant. We always have a great time...we leave our daily troubles at the door and always end up inspiring each other to get back out there and create.
Linda has been cleaning out at home and surprised Terry and I with a few boxes of antique/crafty odds and ends that she doesn't want anymore. I spent a few minutes looking through everything last night, but can't wait to really unpack and begin using some of these treasures in my next project!
Here is a picture of the lovely Christmas card that Linda gave me this year. The little fairy inside comes out and has a hanger so you can put it on the tree or elsewhere in your home. I just love it.....so whimsical.
Our little group was incomplete, though. Barbara is out of town, caring for her mom, who is not well. We are sending our prayers and good wishes her way. We missed you Barbara!
We planned an "art day" get together after the first of the year. I can't wait for that! My friends are all sooo talented. When we all get together the place seems to just vibrate with creativity!
I am blessed to have these ladies in my life.
I thought I would give you a sneak preview of my Christmas card this year. Every year I like to design my own and was really stumped as to what to do this year. The background is a mountain in Switzerland where my son snow- boards. He is in the army and stationed in Manheim, Germany. The guys go on day trips to the Swiss alps where they go snowboarding. Talk about an extreme life change! He grew up at the beach and never saw snow until a few years ago. Anyway this card is special to me for that reason.
I spent the day yesterday listing a bunch of new things on my etsy shop. I have a few of the items on my website already, but a bunch are new items. Here they are if you would like to take a look.
Hopefully, I will get at least a few new typewriter bracelets completed in the next days too. I know people want them for Christmas presents. If you have a custom design in mind- email me jeanette2619@sc.rr.com.
I also have some new templates I am working on for ebay, hopefully I will do some listing there over the weekend.
It is my first adventure into html and I am feeling a bit confused to put it lightly!
We watched the polar express last night while putting up the tree- what an amazing movie!
