Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas 2012

Phase 1:
Start with the icicles on the roof.
 
Phase 2:
Columns, Front Porch, Candy Cane Walkway, Reindeer, Santa Train, and Penguin sled.

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phase 3:
Add Greenery
Large Wreath
OK - VERY large wreath. Just over 4 feet!
 
 
A Fresh garland bough over the front door.
 
Sprigs for the front.
One for each of the front shutters.
 
 
 
 
 
Phase 4:
MORE lights!
Spotlight for the penguin sled.
 
Lights along the fences to the left and right.
 
 
 
Even pretty during the daytime!
 Phase 5: Final phase
Sam's gift
 


Thursday, December 6, 2012

Fort Christmas Dragonfly

Last weekend Sam and I went to Fort Christmas with our neighbor. They had their annual craft fair on Saturday and Sunday.

The best part of these fairs is all of the wonderful local crafts. We didn't spend a lot of money, but we did bring home one thing - a plaster cast welcome sign. It was plain plaster with a clear sealant on it.

I spent the last few days detailing it out and made it pop out of the plaster and come to life! The dragonfly has an amazing iridescent shimmer that makes the dragonfly look alive!

Hope you enjoy! And it will soon be placed by the front door for everyone to enjoy when they arrive at the front door.
 

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Merry Christmas

After a brief hiatus, I am coming back to my blog :-)

More to come again soon - promise. In the mean time, the holiday spirit is starting to kick in! Merry Christmas!!!