One of my favorite paintings and some simple salt dough hearts… Became some pretty Matisse inspired Christmas ornaments.
Christmas Time
Madonna and Child with Dolphins
The dolphin was an early symbol in Christian art. Because dolphins swim alongside boats, they represent Christ who guides believers to heaven. More about the dolphin as a symbol for Christ can be read here. More importantly to me, dolphins grieve and mourn their young. The reason I chose dolphins for […]
Linoleum Block Icon Print
There’s an Icon exhibit coming up at a nearby church I’ve been visiting. I decided to turn this drawing into a stamp. And then, just as I was about to start, I remembered how easily the last stamp split and cracked after a few uses. So I decided to carve […]
Easy Cardboard Reindeer
A simple pencil drawing from my sketchbook inspired these little reindeer. I used cardboard from my recycle bin, twigs from my yard, strips of an old curtain panel, and some different glitters. They would make sweet tags for gifts or ornaments for the tree. I clipped them onto a cord […]
Ant Shows Off
We’ve had our first bit of cold air in central Texas. And you know what that means! The holidays are here! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, thanks for coming by!
Miniature Book Ornaments
These are miniature book ornaments from my childhood. I’ve always loved them. They are complete with miniature text, pictures, and sheet music. These little books inspired me to make up my own ornaments using some of my family’s favorite titles. I’ve bought most of my books at used book stores, […]
Tidings of Joy 6″x6″ Canvas
My first Christmas project of the year! I sculpted two angel wings out of Sculpey UltraLight clay. Then I took a 6″x6″ canvas and covered it with fiber paste just like I did with these smaller canvases. I pressed the words “Tidings of Joy” into the paste while it was […]
Paper Roll Pillow Boxes
Last spring I posted some cute rabbits made from paper rolls. And just a few weeks ago I showed you how to turn paper rolls into pretty napkin rings and place-card holders. Now I hope you’ve been saving your rolls because here’s a third idea using this common recycle bin […]
Baker’s Twine Candy Cane Tags
Remember these tiny candy canes I made from baker’s twine last year? I sandwiched them between some vellum and sewed them into tags for Somerset Life‘s baker’s twine challenge. Many thanks to my friend Connie for encouraging me to submit something. Stop by and visit her and see the lovely […]