Christmas is closing in

My Floral Arranging class is drawing to a close. This centerpiece was an idea I got by going to Michaels to see what was on sale. I suspect an arrangement would cost around $50 or maybe more. Instead, because my class provided the greenery, oasis (that wet green thing that holds the flowers) and the flowers, it only cost me $2.40. Of course the class cost was $45, but I have made 5 arrangements so far and one to go. I had fun, met some nice ladies and got to smell fresh flowers in my house every week. I made this one for Bridgett to put on her table for Christmas. It is a surprise, so shhhhhh, don't tell! The other one I made for me is much smaller to fit on my table.


I bought the bucket and candy canes at the Dollar Tree and the flowers etc. were provided by the class. Voila' !! Next week I hope to make a wreath to hang on my door. Look out, Michaels,
here I come!

Floral Arrangements

I finally signed up for a Floral Arranging class through the Adult Ed. system and have my first creation finished. Next will be the Thanksgiving centerpiece and I will be making that tonight. The classes are held at AGHS, my girls alma mater. It is so wonderful that young students have such a variety of electives to choose from. In my day it was Home Ec. or Wood Shop!!

projects I've been working on

Above is a book I made for my husband, Tom, for Father's Day, 2008

Birthday card for one of my sisters.

A wedding plaque I made for a friend from her wedding invitation.

This is a window from our house of 13 yrs on Saratoga. I cleaned it up and painted some faux stained glass flowers etc. This was a work in progress as we moved twice since that house and I carted the windows along with me. The art part took about 5 hours and I loved every minute of it! This is my most recent project and it hangs proudly in my kitchen.

I hope to be posting more often now. I am trying to be honest to my Creative Self and really complete some things I have been working on or want to start on. Next, a new blog about my Writing Life--spurred on by my dear friend, Karen, who is my biggest fan.

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

Albert Einstein

cards and books

For our 36th anniversary, Aug. 18th, I made my hubby this card. I used some of my handmade paper, calligraphy, and some stamps. I always enjoy making something special for someone I love!