Old Art Pieces, Old World Santas

I did these pencil drawings years ago,

and had them made into cards.

(early 80's I think)

fun to go back through old files....

and see what I did back then.

I see a lot I would change now....

But they are what they are.....

and it is good to look back and see how my art, and I,

 have changed....

and to appreciate that I did the best I could with 

what I knew at that time.

so it is in life.....doing the best we can,

each step of the way.

Blessings as you grow

barb

Hope this is white enough for 

 but just in case, here is another bit of white:
and a lot of joy for you!!

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

Fun Christmas Pictures

 

I just have to show you this post from

Junk Chic Cottage.

I love her blog,

from her gorgeous banner,

to her wonderful pictures and cute ideas..

Today's was too sweet and inspiring not to show you.

After you see these pics,

head on over and see the rest,

and  tell her I said Hi!!

Blessings all

Barb

Just For Fun Whites

 Whites and golds for Blissful Whites Wednesday.......

 Baby shoes, bells, and Silver Christmas balls....

 Perfectly chippy white table legs......

 sweet little lace bags.....for the tree, hang on little knobs....lavender sachets....

 Little trees with pearls, and evening bag.

 some old book pages.....in a white basket.

 Wonderful vintage jewelry in the center of my lace flowers.

 Sweet music top to a cloche.

 Cloche with little numbered peat pot cups.

and Fleur de Lis magnets in bottle caps.

Fun and beautiful whites for a fun and beautiful party.

Thanks for coming by

blessings

barb

and thanks to Timewashed for hosting. =)

the White Bench Giveaway

 

Giveaway at the White Bench.

Check it out!!

blessings

barb

Gold Bells Turned Patina

 Here is a little vignette at the store....

See those big gold bells on the left??

 Same vignette...only check out the bells now.

Here is  a closeup (sorry for blurry..

I used my Rust/Patina recipe on them.

So love how they turned out!!

Here is a link if you would like to try it.

I do anything that looks too shiny new for me.

Results depend on metals used.

blessings

barb

Library Card File?

Newest find. Not even out of car yet.

Library card file, or maybe pharmacists file.

Needs to be cleaned, and a bit of repair,

but such a cool piece.

lovin' it.

Happy Monday everyone,

Be blessed

Barb