Becka’s Project Journal

I managed to get two yucky colds right in a row (thank you to small children and back-to-school open houses.)  I think I am finally getting better, but I have a whole bunch of projects that are sitting around and getting nowhere.  We had a big gallery fundraiser last weekend.  Great music, but many hours and details to deal with.

I mentioned briefly in another post that I am working on a book.  It’s a how-to with patterns and instructions for 12 different holiday ornaments.  Everything from easy ones you can do with your kids, to more involved beaded and embroidered things.  Nothing is “Christmas-y” – no snowmen, no Santas, no angels.  These are all silly and off-the-wall like the goldfish sneak-peak you can see above.  I adore making ornaments for the Christmas tree, I love the excuse to make something small and beautiful.  I say that the things I would save if my house caught on fire would have to be the dog, the hubby and the ornaments.  (I have a huge collection of almost entirely handmade ornaments.)  My mom started making ornaments with me when I was less than 2 (that one is in the book!) and she made something every year I can remember – clothespin dolls with lace tiaras, paper mache apples, pom pom teddy bears, flowery bonnets.  So I am working on the book.  Slowly, but I am hoping it will be done mid-October, just in time for your holiday crafting.