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!!

Christmas Past.

Since I have been sick the past week,
I will just share some of my pictures from last year.

Enjoy.

Silver and Black area.


Love this silver tree and Santa.
Isn't he great!!!!

A bit more decor....

And gotta love our snowman table.

A little downhill action my daughter put together.

And a closeup of the teddy sleigh ride.

SING

5x7 mat
music paper
print out 'sing' banner
trim with old buttons, lace, and bows
all paper dry brushed

Gift wrap idea.....
music paper, black paper

lace flower on top
with vintage earring for center.



Granddaughter Ava's ornament.
click to see little pink bird.
This whole cone is only about 4" tall.
I love how this turned out.

A little joy for you.
music paper over cardboard
black ribbon down middle
joy stamped on paper circles
lace hanger and bow
cry brush edges black
done!!

Granddaughter Isabel's Ornament
circle of cardboard
gathered lace glued in spiral
black bows
old button or jewelry in center...

on back:
music
another strip of ribbon
name and scripture
black ribbon hanger
dry brush edges
done!!

Blessings and Happy Tuesday!
barbara jean

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