Remember these?

First, Merry Christmas to everyone!  As I wonder at the true reason for the season-the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus I remembered these tiny nativities that my sister and I had as children.  It always had a special place in our rooms.  They were some of my favorite things about the season.  I loved the bright colors, the angel on top and of course, the glitter.  May your Christmas holiday be full of the simple joys of family, friends, love, faith, and laughter.

Good Bye Santa

Well, it appears that the day has finally come.  Today we had our last visit to Santa.  The twins are eleven and just teetering on the edge of  believing.  It was kind of bittersweet to have such a long standing tradition end.  We have always headed over to Utica Square to visit Santa.  Even when we lived out of state we would always come home for Christmas and a visit to Utica Square was always something we did.  So today the tradition ends with a cold wait and cocoa and coffee from Starbucks.

Calling all Altered Art Friends!

Here is an invitation for all you altered art friends to join me in a cool online art journal quest this year.
It is hosted/created by Tangie Baxter over at www.scrapbookgraphics.com .  I think it will be a great experience.

This is my cover for the 2011 expedition.  I can't wait to pack a suitcase and begin the adventure.

Aspire-Word of the day!

I have just made my first journal page for the 2010 Art Journal Caravan hosted and created by Tangie Baxter of ScrapbookGraphics.com It is so very sad that I put off doing any pages until now! But it is almost a new year and I am aspiring to be more attentive to my creative side. Not to mention, more disciplined about making and posting the art.

Think Warm Thoughts! Think Warm Thoughts! Think...

I would have never thought school would have been out for wind chill, but here we are for day two of below zero wind chills. At least it is giving me reason to write in my blog! Later I will work on my Christmas scrapbook! I have the photos all in and arranged, but now I need to add some lettering and elements. Oh, I almost forgot-ribbons & buttons!

Welcome 2010!