Ornaments From Years Past

 Each year I have done an ornament for our grandchildren.

(now numbering 5!!)

Well, I did miss a year....feel bad about that.

I tried to do an ornament that either

represented an interest the kids had,

or something they were doing at the time.

Strawberry shortcake, still a fave....

 Little bears...just cause I liked little bears...=)

 You may be noticing that most of them are painted.

I painted, and taught tole painting, for 25 years.

So each year I would cut the wood,

or some times my sweet fella would cut it out,

and I would paint it.

Theses are pics of just a few.

 

snowmen.....

 penguins....

 

 ducks...( this is a University of Oregon Duck.

My daughter and son-in-law both graduated from there)

and the kids are big Duck fans.

 trucks for the little guy.....U of O...again. =)

 

 I did a United Parcel Service truck, (not seen)

 cause that is where their Daddy works.

 a non-painted little nest in a cone....

just for a change from painting.

and fairies ..

and ballerinas....which 2 of the girls still love!

So, I missed a year, or maybe even two...

and now I'd better get going on more ornaments.

Another painted one, even though I do not paint any more...

they pack up nice....for storing.

Or, maybe I will find some other art form,

equally storable, but fun and new. =)

Any fun ideas???

4 girls, 1 boy.

Christmas Blessings everyone.

barb