Part 1 in Culmination of Creative Chronicles

Here is part 1 of the culmination of my Creative Chronicles.  Months of creative ideas and work come together in one of the finished products - a mini art quilt, wall hanging for Christmas gifts.   I have been sewwww busy (pun intended) since October making these mini art quiltsand other projects (more to come). Sewwww much fun!  I got my very first sewing machine at a Black Friday sale, taught myself to thread it, and sew. Been a crazy, fun two months at my house! I'll be busy finishing up projects (I hope) all day tomorrow. Then finishing up gift-wrapping and cleaning house on Friday and Saturday.

 Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

and

God Bless Us Everyone...

This Year's Good Intentions - Christmas Cards 2010

I had good intentions, I usually do

But Christmas came too fast and left me in a stew

So many cards to send, handmaking each one

Left me tired and frustrated; it just couldn't be done.

So I sent what I could and gave up on the rest

Merry Christmas to all and may you all be blest!

Here's a sample of what I did get done.

Front
Inside
Back

I bought the gel pens above at the grocery store of all places! A friend at work had them on her desk to use to sign Christmas cards.  They looked so yummy, I had to have some!  I just happened to be going to the grocery store that night and found them!  They are actually much better than the more expensive ones I've bought.  They don't skip and they are bright and smooth - as yummy as they look!  The brand is Academix - check your local grocer to see if they carry them.