Probably a quick little entry tonight. I've been working still on Christmas things. Ornaments for a swap. They seem like they will NEVER be done. Certain aspects of them are taking FOREVER and they have turned out to be way more work than I had intended. Sewing by hand, for one thing. Another aspect that is left to nature is just not working out. Can't spill the beans either yet, sorry! LOL But I will show pics after I *FINALLY* mail them out and everyone has received them... I am just getting frustrated with them... taking so long. I'm sorry girls! I suppose if I send chocolate - all will be forgiven, right?!

Another thing on my mind is that I have to prep for a big test on Friday. A Colonoscopy... *sigh*...I've had Ulcerative Colitis for going on 15 years now. Was diagnosed in 1994, when I finally went to the Dr. but actually had it for several years previous to that. So this is screening for a heightened risk of Colon Cancer due to having the Colitis for so long. I am SO not looking forward to this. Today was a low residue diet, tomorrow is only clear liquids all day. I wonder if egg drop soup counts as a clear liquid? (wink)
I am actually a little scared. Plus, I also have a little thing about needles, and knowing I will be having an IV is weighing on my mind. Will let you all know how fun it is after! YAY!

Time for a couple more pics. I sold this little Winter fairy in the shop this week. She is so cute!





Little aqua blue fancy coat and white muff. I just love it. I had a hard time picking out my favorite of the jars I made this go round.

Here is one of the classes offered before Christmas at Michael's. I did some rusty bell ornaments, inspired by my friend Stephanie Butler of Sunshine-n-Ravioli. The bells offered in class are a smaller, faster version of the WONDERFUL bells Steph does. If you come to class and like these, perhaps you would like to make a larger, more spectacular version! PLEASE visit HER WEBSITE and also HER EBAY.... you can also keep up with her on HER BLOG
She has absolutely awesome patterns and the larger size rusty bells available, as well as auctions for her finished work, seen in Create & Decorate magazine almost every issue! You just might get lucky enough to win one of her bell auctions!

So here are the smaller quick versions we'll do in class~

First an aqua blue, silver and white WIntery version...


Close up of the tag:


Here's the Christmasy red and green one...


And the tag on this one:


I had listed all my chenille ornaments over at My Etsy but someone has purchased them all! I will have to re-list soon. Meanwhile here is one to whet your whistle!



Aaaaaaaand one more of the tags! This one is already sold as well.



Also here is one of the color combos I did for banners this season. Mailing this one out tomorrow!



Ok, enough pics for tonight, LOL. I'm getting sleepy and I have such a wonderful day of clear liquids and laxative soda to look forward to tomorrow... just so excited for it to start...