makin' snowman angels

In the midst of my cubicle nightmare I had another deadline that I made just in the (saint) nick of time...
I made this pack of snowman angels for the First Annual Small Fox Ornament Swap! I started them way back in October because I didn't want it rush it, crafting is something I enjoy and like to take my time with. Then slam-o, the work hit and it came down to the wire anyway. So the pics are a bit indoor-crappy and I forgot to get the back but hey, they got done!!
They all have white yarn pom-pom bodies, hand stitched wool britches, painted and glittered wooden disks, bleached and dyed trees with a glitter coating, silver pipe cleaner halo and trim, shaped feather wings, bent wire, beading and ribbon I had laying around. I stitched a back pocket on each little butt and stuck in a small candy cane. I wish I would have made 10 more. Once I had the production line going they came together pretty smoothly.
You can see some of the rest of the beautiful ornaments in the pool. A big thanks to my bloggy friend Sarah for organizing this, it couldn't be easy with 30 artist involved. I love a good holiday swap, don't you?

pigs on quilt

Tonya made this very cool baby quilt as a gift for little Zoe. My piggies made the cut and I'm so excited to see them being used this way. I've always wanted to try to make a quilt. I'm sure they are harder than they look. Tonya sure makes it look easy. I especially like her color combos, fabric mix and the black accents.

Thanks Tonya for sending the pic! I hope Zoe is cuddly warm in it!

fog

i think i'm coming out of my work fog.
and hopefully back to more regularly scheduled posting of art and good crap!

hot, hot, hot

I have been totally swamped and stuck in my cubicle (you know, the day job that pays the bills). I've been grumpy and grumbly and noticing how sucky life can be when that is all I have time for. Although I shouldn't complain because I still draw in that cubicle. The fact that I draw to pay the bills is somewhat amazing in itself and I try to focus on that and be grateful (I am so grateful). I guess it could be worse. Here's a picture of my hubby at his day job...

How was your day?

trick or treat

halloween wrap up:
*my niece was a gnome
*i made her a felt pumpkin girl
*there was warmed spiced wine
*it was a perfectly windy-cool-spooky night

frizz in Finland

Check out what's currently being made in Finland!
Paivi of Peikon Poika has created these cool USB stick pouches using my fabric and stamps. You don't know how excited I am to see my stuff being used... and in Finland to boot (I am half Finnish).
She's got a really cute zakka shop and stylish blog. You don't need to read Finnish because her wonderful pictures do all the talking!!

Kiitos Paivi!!
Jutella kohdakkoin!!





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Peikon Poika shop
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halloween kitty

halloween sock kitty for Addie.
i even made him/her a sweater.
i love making the sock animals, they are fun and easy!