Happy Thanksgiving to loved ones far way! Blessings to each of you, my heart and light!

Santa is getting closer to town after all. He has a gold border beginning to develop.  After considering how to have a two handed approach without a floor stand, the plumber suggested using a plate easel! It worked sort of, but I settled on a similar method with success.  Decided against the beads as it did not give the gleam I was looking for. Now, using DMC metallic and my great grandmother’s laying tool. Nice effect with a shine not well seen here.  I think it will be quicker and in time for December.

Santa is coming town!  Another project started long ago and steadily put aside till this year.  I started back with the toys in the bag and soldiered on til summer when I gave him a rest. Now I am nearly done- but need to decide on the beading that will create the gold border. I decided to use beads instead of using a gold metallic thread. It will take more time, but I hope the effect is worth it.  Will it be done for Christmas?

I love Santa’s and have several in a variety of techniques. Would you like to see??

What is blooming on Halloween?    

 Lantana and poppies

 


Spooky pumpkins and skeletons

 Marigolds and sunflowers at the urban farm