Oh Deer! (Part 1)

For Christmas my boss drew my name for our annual secret Santa game. Apparently, I'd been talking about wanting deer antlers and he's a hunter. So, it was perfectly natural to get a deer skull as a Christmas present from him...a little awkward for the rest of my co-workers, but awesome for me!

before ----------------------------- after

I've been working on it on and off for the last few weeks and I think I'm finally happy with it.

Marshmallow Soup

When I look back at this past year I feel overwhelmed with blessings. I don’t think I have enough space in one blog to write about all the things, events and people that have influenced my life these past 12 months. So, for now, I’m going to sit back and enjoy a yummy cup of marshmallow soup (with some hot chocolate) and look forward to what 2009 has to offer and discover the “…unsearchable riches of Christ” ( Eph. 3:8).

Block Printing...

...is my latest obsession:

It's CHRISTMAS!!

Here is our tree - it's a little pathetic, because it's plastic. I like to think of it as being green. Notice the blueprint wrapping paper - also a green effort.



My darling husband, Jacob, and I woke up early today to open presents and then made Christmas dinner together. It looks fancy, but I have to admit that we didn't stuff the Cornish Game Hens ourselves-they came that way from the store. It was delicious! And look at the tiny wishbones!











Jacob is so kind to support my love for crafts/art and got me a block printing press and an adjustable dress form - I can't wait to sew my own clothes. Or at least attempt to...

Bavaria Inspired Ornaments

I'm almost ready for Christmas and really want to post some of the Christmas presents I've been working on, but am not going to risk spoiling it for any of my friends. So instead, here are the ornaments I made for a craft/art show last month. Christmas tree pics are coming soon!!


Wood Ornament (out of toe-kick) with block printed motifs