I wrapped up my ornament-making season this week, and then whipped up a few jewelry pieces, because I was surprisingly still in the mood. That’s not great news for my dining room table, but it’s good news for anyone who’s been thinking they’d like a new colorful bangle bracelet to go with that sweater…
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TWiP: The plural form of Flax
It was a full week. I’m thinking about how to refer to multiple Flax sweaters in a grammatically acceptable way, because I finished one Flax and started another this week. I also made more family portrait ornaments, and moved permanently out of the office space that I used to occupy before the pandemic.
Read More: TWiP: The plural form of FlaxTWiP: Soup, soup, and more soup
I’ve eaten a lot of soup this week. It’s making me happy.
Read More: TWiP: Soup, soup, and more soupTWiP: Ornament Season Begins
Ah, Thanksgiving week. I have always loved Thanksgiving, both for the opportunity to gather with family, and as a harbinger of the Christmas season. But during years such as this one, where I have been gainfully employed, I have also come to appreciate Thanksgiving for the four-day weekend it provides 🙂
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I have been scrimping and saving my paid time off so that I could get a nice extended break at the end of the year, and so last week I was blissfully job-free and able to throw myself into Christmas preparations, and some much-enjoyed time at the clay table.
Read More: TWiP: Tiny SweatersOrnaments are forever
Would you like to see the Winter 2015/2016 Family Portrait ornaments so far? I’ve still got a few more openings for those who’d like to order one…
Read More: Ornaments are foreverMy family portraits
I thought it might be fun to look at the ornaments that I’ve made for my family through the years. These are from Christmas 2000 through Christmas 2015, with some breaks in there.
Read More: My family portraitsMore ornaments available
Just a quick note to let you know that I’ve decided to offer more Family Portrait Ornaments for sale.
Read More: More ornaments availableFamily Portrait Ornaments
I’m often asked about custom Family Portrait Ornaments. I always say NO, but this year I’m saying YES. Get the details!
Read More: Family Portrait OrnamentsThe Christmas making
Christmas this year was unusual for one reason: I didn’t commit to making anything. In the end, there were only three handmades under the tree, and technically-speaking, two of them were actually on the tree, not under it.
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