i didn't get a nap for christmas

we had a wonderful christmas. a few days off from work. i was hoping for a long winter's nap. well santa maybe next year.

marie

MERRY CHRISTMAS

for unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah: 9:6

The Bliss~~ard of 2009

no not blizzard just BLISS~~ard. the storm came up from the carolinas and virginia. i guess a few other states didn't escape the storm. from what i have read the east coast was hit the hardest. here on the jersey shore i'm hearing crazy amounts like 20". we dug ourselves out, piles of snow everywhere. we stuffed it anywhere we didn't have to touch it again with a shovel! lots of snow, sore arms and backs but, i still think it looks pretty.

marie

SquEEzin' in a project

hello! i hope all is well with everyone. 'tis the season when we start wishin' for a few extra hours in a day. i will be adding an extra 8 hours to my list, santa did you hear that? i'm lookin' for TIME, wrap it up pretty with a big pink bow. while i'm waiting for that jolly 'ole elf to slide down my chimney with that new present i have to do the best i can with what i'm workin with. i returned to a non-nursing 35 hour per week job. this positon seems more my speed right now. i'm just looking to help with household extras and  tuck some $$ away for my booth space and the BIG plan...save towards a brick & mortar place of my own. i'd like to share a quick project with you all just in case you're lookin for santa to bring you the same gift as i've asked for. utility/worship candle from the dollar store all decked out in holiday rub-on's this took 10 minutes to do. i had a little trouble getting the rub-on to "melt" to the glass, but i solved the problem by using a blow dryer on the glass to heat it up. i added the little ribbon just to dress it up some. very cute & easy. well, i need to catch up on blog reading. take care.

blessings

marie

Winter snow globe

i think snow globes are magical. i remember doing a craft project in grammar school or it could have been brownies. it's been a long time since i was in either one. we used baby food jars, oil, glitter and plastic objects like prizes from the gum ball machine or cracker jack box. i remember loving the time we spent working on the project. we made them as christmas gifts for our parents. i was thrilled when my mom opened it and made a fuss. crafting was fun 38 years ago and i'm still enjoying it. these two snow globes were designed using vintage candle stick holders the base the angels are sitting on. the domes i picked up from michael's, snow flakes and a banner wishing winter blessings, a little glitter and glam. today i took them over to my booth i sure hope they find a home quick they're really cute!

blessings

marie

BLESSINGS & THANKSGIVING

Ring bearer pillow collage

i found this pillow at a thrift shop, it had some "age" to it. i thought ok, i can do something with this(why is it that whatever i find junkin' i always say "i can do somethin' with this") then a conversation between me & myself takes place. and i always seem to convince me & myself that the cast offs do need a new home and an upcycled life. they may sit around my craft room awhile, i move them from one place to another just trying to connect further with them. ummm, yes my family thinks i've lost all my marbles. haha, and you may too, it's ok. i take them out and look at them from various angles, hummm and hahhh and say ok, someday you'll be this...or that. and so new beginnings start with a puff of inspriration, transformation takes place and before i know it things happen. an old pillow that once was used by a cute little cherub to take on the awesome responsibility of carring the rings to the bride & groom becomes a little piece of art. creating new life for any of the cast offs i find at my favorite junkin' spots is worth the debate that takes place between me & myself after all it's a win, win conversation isn't it?

taking this pillow to a new level i did a tea stain, coffee stain soak on the pillow. when that didn't work so well i switched to coffee (left over from the mornings' brew) in a squirt bottle. worked better! buttons & lace, a watch face & a cross (i don't think it's visible in the pics but, it's next to the flowers) a few other odds~n~ends that came from sue at junkinlady.blogspot.com she sells treasure boxes packed with the greatest trinkets and well...i guess you're going to have to find out what's inside box #1, #2 or #3 for yourself.

the bride image came from karen @graphicsfairy.

karen put together

 pay her a visit and find out how to do some braggin'. sorry about the pictures they're not the best, i'm working on my photo taking skills as well as my computer/techie skills. everyone have a blessed thanksgiving now i'm off to the grocery store since we havent picked our fall harvest from the back yard.

blessings

marie