Today we decorated our Christmas Tree . We have it in a new spot this year so I am still getting use to it. The kids have a fort built all around it and my husband is upset that he can't get near the TV to watch the game . Hhhhhhh. As sad as I am that the Thanksgiving weekend is coming to an end, I am also ready for everyone to go back to routine. :) 
It is a family tradition for all of us sister's, nieces and of course our Mother to go Antiquing the day after Thanksgiving in a little town where they serve cookies and coffee by candle light in every shop. We decided a long time ago to avoid the overcrowded stores of the city for a quiet slow paced day of Antiques and specialty shops. Did I say quiet? Well, it was actually far from quiet with all of us girls.
We came upon a new shop in town that sold felted wool and hook rug patterns and everything else that Jenny Carter of Wonders of Whimsy is doing right now. It was so beautiful in there that we all walked out with something to work on. Somehow I was even signed up for a class! I know I will not have time for this. It must have been those chocolate chip cookies she had sitting out that sweetened me up.;) Here is a pic of a display in the store with all of these wool balls attached to everything. My sister Cris in red from Mommy's Midwest Mountain and I were so taken with these wool balls that we had to get a bag. Here we are dividing the balls below. You can imagine our laughter as we picked over these balls.
Like always, it was a very fun day and we were so sad to see it end.
This painting has been signed by Tamale. Ha ha. While I was collaging this one , I came across one of her many paw prints on my paper and thought , what the heck. She has a habit of walking through my paint and then leaving a trail. Naughty Kitty. Maybe this is what she was trying to do.
I was just awarded The Marie-Antoinette from the fabulously talented Amy Sullivan of The Heart of a Seed and Stephanie Mannuci of Fantastic Figments . If you have not been by their blogs yet, now is the time. Amy has an amazing way of capturing the beautiful chubby cheeks of babes. They truly come to life on her canvas. Also, check out how she can turn plywood into gorgeous hardwood floors! Stephanie has a style all her own. Along with being so spunky and sweet her paintings are full of cheer and will bring a smile to your face. I know they always make me smile.
This is just a little Snow Bunny on a wood plaque. I used Cris's Secret Crackle. ;) Then I rubbed a little shimmer into the cracks and it almost looks like broken glass. It gives it a very icy effect. I plan to list this and my Santa painting tonight on Ebay.
really want to meet Santa, or just feel like they have to. 
Here is a peak at my Sugary Sweet Collection. They are all so sweet they are giving me a toothache. Ouch.
Check out my new little video of Tamale playing fetch. I have it posted below the longest drink ever. Have a wonderful day!
Here are a couple paintings that I have been working on. I plan to get them on ebay soon. I am having fun working with texture lately. I love how primitive the "Santa's Helpers" turned out. I want to try and do another one like that. I think the "Snow Girl" turned out very sweet and almost Victorian. I thought I was going to do some fall ones, but instead I just jumped right into winter. Hope you all are having a great week. 
