paint, round 1

first coat of paint; done.
before photo: link .

CB tree is up ..

...can link to our catblog post here: 'tree to cuddle under' to see photos of a before link & after shots taken during the process of bring'n good ole Mr. Browns tree to life 2010 style .

crib climber & making our Tree...

we were blessed to come across a baby crib. it has been in my husbands family for generations. he slept within this very crib. today we brought it inside. we love how it exerts the way cribs should feel; warm, cozy, beautiful simple structure. in the near future we will be painting it a warm color.

our cat, pengy, found it very interesting. used it as her ladder climbing right up to inspect. once the mattress is in, i foresee this crib being the cozy bed for 4 cats before their brother comes home.

today was very creative around our house as well...
because today we began making our very own first Charlie Brown cmas tree:
pengy scoping out the goods; we used a previously cut log & branch from our backyard,

before photo; our tree stump and branch,

getting down to business; daddy creating branch inset w/ his drill,

side view,


and, top view,
and, UM, kitty view,

kitty approved and climbable might i add.

i'm thinking by tomorrow our blog will post the finished product; lights, the single red bulb, and some extra Christmas Kraft warmness taking it back to the classic Charlie Brown winter scene.

this tree idea came upon me one nite and I could not shake it... it was the tree we were to create; our own warm tradition, 2010. i knew with my husband we could make it happen. thanks babe!

gestures

another reason to love our small town is a thoughtful gesture offered when unexpected. our local bank is kinda wonderful. people know one another. upon making a gift candle for one employee last month - in return it was suggested to my husband that i bring some to sell. toward our FUND RAISER EFFORT a batch of 40 candle Tarts have now been prepared, ready to be displayed tomorrow. being a behind-the-scenes person, B offered to take them on over. he is awesome! fingers crossed those walking through the doors enjoy candles added w/ the touch of Holiday Tart-pie style.

Cloth Snowman

...brought to life with Love .

This craft was quite simple to create.
1) three objects for body (flat surface best),
2) different cloth fabric patterns,
3) buttons, safety pins, glue, needles,
4) a small winter top hat,
5) two twigs for arms.

And, there you go... a warm & cozy clothman who will not melt into a puddle.

wax bakery

First photo of my Candle Pies! I love how they turned out and are SO much fun to make.

These are still for sale if interested. Apple Cinnamon Scented.

My cat tried to nibble on the Pie. LOL!


And, the Holiday Tarts are available as well...

for those adopting infant Girls ...

listed now on craigslist. email me for link if interested.

As we will now be adopting a little Boy :) these little Girl clothes are up for grabs. There is a Huge Lot of 10. Adorable stuff Ladies!!

a Yummy smellicious reminder ....

Candles Molded to resemble Real Holiday Pies from the Bakery.

*Sprinkled on top with real Cinnamon...
-for that added Home Made appeal :)

*Wax shaped into Apple slices embedded

*Wax cut to resemble dough layered pie crust

And as Pengy demonstrates above, they Appear good enough to eat ....

My kitchen will begin its Candle Pie making process next week. If interested orders need to be received by this Friday latest.

New customers =(2 candles) for 20.00 plus 4.95 ship together in box.

We have received 2 orders so far... thank you!...

and, Our FUNDRAISER thanks you!!