My birds' nest has an occupant

I just came back from the $ Store where I found the perfect little bird to take up residence in my nest. I know, you think I have too much time on my hands. That or I'm really losing it....LOL.

Tree top Angel

I made this Angel in the 1980's. This was when I was very much into doll collecting and doll making. I did my own sculpting and mold making. Then the molds were pored in porcelain, fired to a bisque then china painted. With many firings in between.


I don't make dolls anymore. I felt I went as far as my limited talent would go. And with all the so called collectible dolls coming out of the orient it was just not profitable anymore. Even so, I still have my collection. Many of the dolls I own are made by other Doll Artists.

Bird Nest

today I bought some Jordan Almonds and put them into the tiny bird nest.....Looks real doesn't it.....

This Years Christmas Tree

It's that time of the year again for our annual Xmas tree hunt. Like last year we travel about an hour and half North of were we live to a tree farm to look for the PERFECT tree. I'm a big fan of the frasier tree. Tight needles, strong branches. Of course it snow the day before. Our first snow of the season. It was a beautiful ride up. But a real challenge to fine that perfect tree. We schook the snow off a lot of trees...LOL...I was sure glad I wore my silk long johns and wool socks.

Today while I was putting the lights on I found this really cute bird nest. I'm going to save it. Maybe get some fake eggs to put in it. I think my grandsons are going to love it.

Macro Quilt

I belong to a SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Assoc.) group that meets once a month. Our latest challenge was to take a Macro Photo of anything that inspires you and make a quilt using the image in any form that you would like. I chose a photo that I took in Florida of a hibiscus. I then sent it into my Adobe Photoshop and posterized it. Which brings out all the subtle shades and printed it on fabric. Next I fused it onto Timtex after which I machine stitched in the different colors with DMC cotton thread. After the stitching, I added beads to the stamen After which I added it to the top of a quilted background.

Disney World part 2

We also loved the firework displays. Especially at Epcot. Illuminations. We saw it twice. Awesome. That all I can say. If you're going to Disney World , it's a must see. We also saw the parade and fireworks at Fantasy Land. After dinner at the Italian Restaurant in Epcot we came out on to the Piazza (It's made to look like San Marco in Venice) There was an acting troupe just beginning their show. Which was called Romeo & Edna. Scene 1 Verona.....And guess who they pull out of the audience to play Romeo. My man Tom. And did he ham it up.



You can hear me laughing myself silly as I was recording this. He really got into it...Who knows maybe he has a new career...here are a couple of more pictures. It's really cute but of course can't compare to the real thing.




Here are some more pictures of our Disney Adventure. Notice how big Joseph's gets. This was the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

Disney World

A couple of weeks after our Arizona trip we went to Disney World. It was a treat for my daughter and her family. It was so much fun watching my 2 grandsons enjoy it. Especially the Country Bear Jamboree. Which, by the way, is my very favorite.