Bead Encrusted Gum Maple Ball - May 7, 2012

Bead Encrusted Gum Maple Ball - May 7, 2012

   I glued plastic beads on this gum maple ball with waterproof, clear glue.  

Walnut Duck Family - May 6, 2012

Walnut Duck Family - May 6, 2012

   I cut this mama duck and her three babies out of a scrap of walnut that I had.   I sanded the edges and left the wood natural.

Oak Teddy Bear - May 5, 2012

Oak Teddy Bear - May 5, 2012

     I love working with wood and have my  own band saw and drill press.   I drew the pattern for this 3-D / movable oak teddy bear.   I drilled holes in the body, arms and legs and used twisted picture hanging wire and buttons to wire him together.

Plate Full of Sea Shell Pincushions - May 4, 2012

Plate Full of Sea Shell Pincushions - May 4, 2012

   I love taking little scraps of shiny blue fabrics and cutting little circles, gathering & stuffing them and making them into sea shell pincushions.  I also added a pearl.

Feathered and Tinsel Filled Christmas Balls - May 3, 2012

Feathered and Tinsel Filled Christmas Balls - May 3, 2012

    I made five more feather and tinsel filled Christmas balls.  I added a touch of clear glitter and a bow to finish them off.

Bead Encrusted Gum Maple Balls - May 2, 2012

Bead Encrusted Gum Maple Balls - May 2, 2012

      I collected gum maple balls from  a friends yard and glued old plastic beads on them with clear glue.   They are now sitting in a bowl on the coffee table in my living room.

Feathers in Glass Christmas Balls - May 1, 2012

Feathers in Glass Christmas Balls - May 1, 2012

    I put feathers in glass Christmas balls and a touch of clear glitter,  then added a bow.   They turned out great.  Yes,  I'm getting a half year head start.  <grin>