Break is over!

Okay, the holidays are over and it is time to get back to work.  I had a great holiday season, enjoying family and friends.  Our Rocky Mountain weather has been a bit snowier than usual but I still love it!  My granddaughter Skylar turned 16 on Christmas Day.

Its always such fun to have all the grands together!

Even the dogs got in the spirit!

The two youngest girls spent 5 days with Grandma.

 We gathered pine cones and they made ornaments for everyone in the family.

 Hubs and I attended the 1940's White Christmas Ball.  It was so much fun!

And then there was the shopping.  I always love to pick through thrift stores and craft stores and look for bargains.  When you can get 80-90% off, how can you pass it by?

I found these little apothecary jars at Tuesday Morning, 10 for $2.99,

I cut French scrapbook paper from my stash, added ribbons and roses and partially filled with artificial snow.  So cute!

I bought a couple of pumpkins from Hobby Lobby for $2!

 Embellished!

 My shopping buddy, Sue, and I went to Vintage Whites antique show.  I scored on suitcases to paint.  There are actually two more that are nested inside these.  

Guess I had better get busy!  

Show season is nearing an end.......

I love this time of year.  And I prepare for it all year long.  But I also love it when show season is over.  Every year I say.....I will not over-book.......but every year, I do.  So, this year I have done:  Holly Days Fall show, Unique Boutique fall show, Grandmother's House fall and holiday boutiques, Red Rocks Country Club holiday boutique, Christmas in the Country, Applewood Arts in two locations, and Conifer Newcomers and Neighbors holiday boutique.  I have had to cancel two shows because of scheduling conflicts.  I plan on doing a couple of small shows in December.  So after all of this, I ended up sick in bed.  Not usual for me, but a warning, I must heed.

Best sellers this year are:

Sold a ton of my paintbrush Santas

 These candy canes are always a good seller!

 My ornie wreaths were a big hit!

 I always sell many pumpkins

 My best all time seller is my crescent santas.  

 These lighted rag swags are a huge hit

 These are made from dollar store plastic candy canes.  I sell for $1 each.  Its a great way to use up scraps of fabric

 I nearly sold out this year on my ping pong ball snowmen

 Clothespin snowmen were a hit again this year

 I sold every one of these clocks that I made

 I love this litte tree in a pitcher.....so did someone else.

 Another crescent Santa

My canned snowmen were a hit!

 I only got three of the suitcases done......all sold.....gotta get busy for next year!

So, as you can see, I am sitting here with a lot of empty boxes and totes.   I just love what I do!  And there is such a satisfaction when others like it too!

So this weekend, I have the last Applewood show and Thanksgiving is close behind it.  I have a  head full of ideas already for next year....and I can't wait to share them with you....Stay tuned!