o christmas tree, o christmas tree

i said it

you heard me
(for some the dreaded "c" word)

only 34 days til christmas

what are you doing to get ready??

i designed this tree pin for a class i taught yesterday

at john bead

i was like a kid in a candy store picking out all the elements

( oh, what i could do if i where locked up in this place........

like one of santa's elves, i would get so much work done)

a little wire, a mix of swarovoski and crystal beads,

and a pin to finish it off

the possibilities are endless

i think i will make one in every color

shape wire into a tree, add beads and pin

easy peasy

another alternative

since i had a few metal complex items on hand

and a wonderful letter set given to me from carmi

happy easter

wishing everyone a wonderful weekend

above, a shot from a local cemetery, a few grunge layers and some text
i used the burn tool on the edges

merry christmas to all

and to all a good nite

giving thanks

happy thanksgiving

counting down

this year i will be traveling for the holidays

getting away on a last minute trip

i'm heading down to new orleans for 5 days

yeah!!!!

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above, one of my photos from last winter and

and polaroid transfer frame from shadowhouse