Sweet Silly Snowball Ornaments!!!

Yep! I've actually MADE SOMETHING!!! Yaaaaay!

I pulled out the Creative Paperclay and

had so much fun making these sweeties!

I simply rolled the clay out like biscuit dough and

wrapped the circle around a styrofoam ball.

A little water is involved to make things stick too.

I added a nose, some eyes and used black beads for the pupils

then gave each of them a goofy expression.

They have to dry overnight, then each is hand painted.

I made the silver lame' Santa type hat but purchased

the two teeny black hats at Hob Lob.

I had to adorn the black hats too. Each got a silver lame' hat band

and the sweetest rhinestone button that looks like a snowflake.

I'm so pleased with how they turned out!

The top two in the photo below are sold but there's one more

up for grabs in my Etsy shop ~ take a peek if you're interested!

The are approximately the size of tennis balls and very light weight.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SHOP!

In other news, I'm still going through so, so much of my studio hoard.

I've been collecting wonderful old things for years and years but

it's just time to let some of these treasures go and make someone else happy!

This is a small fraction of what's been added lately to

my Etsy shop!!!

It kinda feels good to let things go.

Yes, I just said that.

Miracles still do happen!!!

I hope you are doing so very good and

simply had to share my burst of creativity with you!

hugs and love,

Dawn

A few little goodies in the works!

I promise, I have been busy...just not very busy blogging!

It seems that about this time every year I end up making some of these little guys,

my sweet snowman ornaments.

I just love them, they make me smile ~

I should have several finished and in my Etsy shop by the first of the week.

If you want to make one of your own,

I sell the tutorial with photographed instructions in the shop too!!

The above photo is just the first stage...they'll eventually look like this:

PLUS...I've created a pattern for a long, skinny stocking and have tested it out!

I'm going to add some wonderful antique laces and buttons to adorn the front.

So far, I'm really liking the shape of it....I just used muslin on the outside and the lining.

I would love for it to have an aged look when I'm finished ~ we'll see!!

I know it isn't even Halloween yet but I always start making these things

about this time of year because you and I both know,

we will blink and it will be Christmas!!!!

I'll be sure to share more photos as my projects develop too!

Thank you always for stopping by here to see what I'm up to ~

Wishing you a beautiful fall weekend dear friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

To make you smile ~

I finally finished these sweet little snowmen ornaments that I started last week!

Each one has his very own personality...

I think these will be the last of the Christmas creations this year ~

I've so enjoyed making what I have though!

These angels are now in my Etsy shop and will ship out  ASAP Priority mail in the US ~

Is it funny that I had to follow my very own tutorial to make these sweeties?!

No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to escape the waves of sadness

that have swept over me this past weekend...

my thoughts and prayers are with each and every person affected

by the terrible tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Max Lucado posted a beautiful prayer on his blog I would love to share with you:

~ Click here to read ~

Wishing you a beautiful Monday dear friends,

hugs and love ~

Dawn

My little Christmas workshop ~

I thought I'd give you one more little peek at our tree this year ~

I place a 5' tree on top of a skirted table in our living room....and with the high ceilings

it works out so wonderfully! All I move is ONE lamp!

I have this beautiful Nativity statuary that I love and placed underneath this year...

Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.

Perfect for the gifts, don't you think?

My sweet sister-in-law has ordered SEVERAL gifts from me so my little workshop

has KICKED it up a notch!!!

Here's a glimpse at what's going on around here....some are extras

because that's just how I roll :) (if I have to make one, why not make five?)

they will very soon end up in my Etsy shop too!

Stay tuned because time is running out!!!

I found the most beautiful craft paint to use on the bleached bottle brush trees!

Folk Art makes several different shades of metallics and this is Pearl White....

IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!

Yes, I know my sweet snowboy is looking kinda pearly and shiny but

you just wait, after a little glitter and the proper hat and scarf,

he will be ready to charm you!!!

Today...I am so very thankful for you!!!

Just for you simply taking the time to stop by here ~

to see what I'm up to.

Wishing you love,

wishing you health,

wishing you blessings....

Happy Wednesday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Looking back for inspiration ~

When I've not been terribly productive over the weekend ~

I tend to look back at my past creativity, photographs and blog posts

to share with you and to inspire me too!

I have an inner desire to be creative ALL OF THE TIME ~

but being a wife, mama and mimi just doesn't afford me that luxury...

and truthfully, I would much rather have those blessings

that keep me from the studio

than to have all the time in the world to make stuff

A few photos that I love that I hope you do to!

Treasures:

I found this photo of my sweet little snow guys I made last year ~

these are from my little snowman tutorial!!!

A gorgeous sunrise ~ I have so loved living here at the farmhouse!

 Our tree last year....I hope our tree will be just as pretty this year!!!

One of my little mittens ~

Here's my first little elf shoe too!!!

I hope you had a great weekend and wish you a wonderful week ahead!!!

Happy Monday precious friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

Treasures from the other side of the world....

When I see an package from Denmark,

I just KNOW it's going to be something WONDERFUL!!!!

Sweet Dorthe of Den Lille Lade sent me several
precious gifts that she made!!

Her artwork is beautiful and this heart and tag just

took my breath away!!!!!!

Thank you so very much my dear friend,

You are incredibly talented and have such a generous heart ~

I just love my gifts!!!!!

And what an honor!!

Porch magazine featured some of my artwork in their

current Holiday Issue!!!

And one more tidbit ~

I have two one little snowmen ornaments that I made left!!

They won't make it to you before Christmas but you can

enjoy them next year and for many more years to come ~

Price: 12.00 plus 5.00 in the US

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday dear friends!

hugs and love,

Dawn

My little workshop ~

I'm working on a tiny army....

of sweet snowmen ornaments!!

I have an order for twelve of these little guys and

since I finally felt a good bit better (THANK YOU LORD!)

it was time to get the assembly line going on these guys.

I'm such a goob, I had to print out my own tutorial!!

It's been awhile since I made one ~

And while I'm sitting at my desk in my still messy studio,

I looked up and saw these precious little bedroom booties that

Lisa gave me....I had to take a photo for you ~
I know you're not supposed to love "stuff"
but I can't help it, I love them!!!
I told Lisa I should turn them into a pair of earrings so
I can keep them with me all the time :)

Do you do that?

Surround yourself with stuff that makes you smile?

Keep those treasures out so you can enjoy them ~

But then I lowered my head and got my hands back to the task at hand....

cranking out a slew of snowmen!

They still need to be painted..plus hats and collars made...

I know I haven't shared what I'm giving away yet

to celebrate the 1500 Posts.....
(enter here if you haven't :)

but I will soon...promise :)

Have a very happy Thursday precious friends!!

hugs and love,

Dawn