more craftiness

oh that martha. these pine cones are from her november issue of living. it took me a few attempts to get it right as evidenced by the progression. but they turned out cute, i think.

candy attempt

i want to make edible gifts this christmas and this was my first attempt. i could have gotten more out of the batch, but who can pass up eating oreos?

right now they look like poop.

i got a nice steam facial out of the double boiler while i worked.

lesson learned: don't let the balls cool on a baking rack. the chocolate dried them onto the rack and they cracked when i pulled them off. also i think i'll use dark or bitterweet chocolate instead of milk.

Thanksgiving so far...

mine and mel's

my other contribution

turkey's done!

my contribution

our appetizer spread
cheese ball turkey & Mel

staying busy

Periodically, I make little crafts in an attempt to pare down my scrap piles. So we have more cup cleeves, coasters and new for '08 Flair! I figured I'd put it out in the shop and see if I can sell some as holiday gifts.
So the pile goes down,but then I see something fun and have to but more supplies. Faux bois is everywhere so I made some log slice coasters, wooden buttons and from Martha Stewart, log trivets. A friend has been knitting some fabulous, huge cowls and I'm making the buttons for him.

So that's what I've been up to outside of doggie daycare.