Ornaments this year

I love collecting glass Christmas ornaments.
Here are some pictures of those I used this year.
Enjoy.

My polar bear to remind me of my trip to Churchill to photo the the polar bears.

Striped glass beauty

One of my favorite angels

Fools Gold #3 Karen's block

Karen's blocks are wonderful. She said in her book that she would love a dragon. Since I had a good design in mind I indulged and did one for her. I used some gold stretch-lame that Gerry sent me for the dragon's body. Even got to use the goldwork technique of putting the lame over felt padding. This gave the little fellow a lovely 3D effect. Also found a lovely hand-blown glass bead for the center of the gold flower he is crouching on. I am very pleased with how he turned out.

Early stage

Early stage detail 1

Early stage detail2

Dragon & flower done

Block all done!

Happy New Year! 2013

Happy New Year, everyone!

"Here's a toast to the future A toast to the past, And a toast to our friends, far and near. The past a bright dream; May our friends remain faithful and clear."

The new LED colored lights make spot lights all around - really cool effect! That is Sweetie up front.

Pin cushions for swap

Well I mailed out three bottle cap pincushions for a swap.
Here's the pictures.

Sunset

Walked out of Michael's the other evening to see the following sunset. Thought I'd share. Enjoy.

Skagit Valley Tulip field pictures from April

Have been meaning to get these up. The tulips were wonderful this year. I got to share them with my sister, Angela, and her husband Tommy this time. We had a great visit. Even Mom was doing better with her new aortic valve. It was even a lovely day. 

My sister Angela and her husband Tommy

They planted tulips up in a tree!

My BIL Tommy, my sister Angela and My Mom Betty

Snow up on the foothills around the Skagit Valley

Newest CQ - Covered Tin

Here's my latest CQ project - a CQ covered Altoids tin. It's for an ICQ swap.

Front - Used orange lace on tape around Altoids tin.

  

I put a ribbon tab on top of tin.

CQ top using silk brocade and wool.

Lined tin interior

Used Pandora style-like beads for feet. Attached with metal brads to the cardboard bottom.