Monday, Monday......so good to me.....

I could sing those lyrics, but I really won't put anyone, even my pets, through that torture.  So, today is the Monday after the Superbowl and I am delirious because my beloved Broncos pulled off a win! You didn't know I am a fan?  Then you don't know me very well.  I have a complete Bronco wardrobe, including a beautiful watch.  Its Bronco time!

On Friday, my Sis and I did a bit of shopping in Denver.  I took her to my favorite thrift store and we had a blast.  They have a great assortment of Christmas decorations and craft supplies.  I got some great buys.  I bought some holiday stuffed animals and spruced them up a bit for resale.

                                      

I also bought this sleigh.  I had all the greenery and candle.  If you like sparkly, you will like this~!

 

This pumpkin was in my studio, nearly completed so I finished it up and it is now ready for Fall.

And believe it or not, I had six doll bodies stuffed, just waiting on faces, hair, and clothing!

I finally got around to painting one of the train cases.  It isn't quite finished yet.  I still have to take it outside to spray sealer on it and splatter it.  I also want to wrap the handle and put some greenery on it.  Maybe the wind will die down tomorrow so I can take it outside.

I bought two of these chicken wire pumpkins after Thanksgiving.  They were so fun to do.  They too, have to be sealed, but didn't they turn out cute?

So, see?  I have been busy.  Now for those dishes in the sink.......

Happy February!

So the start of February heralds about a foot of snow here.....and counting.  So it is a great time to stay busy and warm indoors.  In the studio, I have been busy finishing up a bunch of projects that did not get completed in time for last years shows, working on new materials that I purchased during the after Christmas sales, and trying to clean up a bursting studio.
I found some wooden blanks of angel ornies at one  of the craft stores for pennies.  They were easy to paint and I think they turned out so cute!

This tree was also an item I picked up at 90% off.  I simply painted and glued on some red buttons from my stash.

 I had purchased these snowflakes at the Dollar Store sometime before the holidays.  I had these little "faces" in my stash.  I simply painted the wood white, glued to the center of the snowflake and

Voila!  What do you think?  I still have to get them sprayed, so I may add a touch of glitter when I do.

 These are ceramic blanks that I picked up as well.  They have to be sprayed with sealer and need a ribbon added and I will be done......I put off the spraying until the weather clears......

In addition to painting, I also canned some pineapple that was on sale at the grocers for $.99 each.  I bought 10 and now can add it to my canned goods stash.....do you see a pattern here???

And since we are on the subject....stash = hoarding......I also visited a great thrift store.  This is really a danger for me......just kidding.  It is a blast to go there and check out the merchandise.  This weeks finds included a Liz Claiborne jacket ($2), a Dooney and Bourke handbag ($5)

a turntable for my hoard of brushes, pens, daubers, markers, etc, etc ($5)

 These two adorable little snowmen were only $2 each!

 I got a huge ceramic bowl, a Christmas platter, a child's porcelain tea set, some Halloween decorations, a snowman tray to make in to a centerpiece.  I did not pay more than $3 for any of it!

 And these little bunnies are in great shape for $2-3 each!

I feel like I scored!  I cannot wait to go back!  On Saturday, I attended a writing conference with my granddaughter.  It was great fun!  And who says you can't teach an old dog.......

So I am back at it, my friends.  Maybe I should do a bit of laundry or housework......Nah!