2023 crafting for all...

[Dragon Hill]

I've never sold anything, but enjoy giving my paper mache as gifts. I didn't have anyone in mind when I made Thunderstruck the mini pony, but I finally found someone for him. I didn't tell her his name and it turns out she used have a pony with a similar marking on her shoulder. She was someone going through some tough times and could use a smile. I loved that she loved it so much.

 

[MaryFlora]

I remember Thunderstruck! A beautiful way to share, as art can be comforting and healing.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I asked a carver to make me a Dapper Dan. He was reluctant, as he doesn't like commissions, and he generally works in very large commercial materials. But when I told him how much I missed Dapper Dan, he agreed to try. This is carved from moose antler. It is 1 3/8 inch. Can hardly wait to receive it and add it to my Dapper Dan vignette.

 

[HersheyMint]

I asked a carver to make me a Dapper Dan. He was reluctant, as he doesn't like commissions, and he generally works in very large commercial materials. But when I told him how much I missed Dapper Dan, he agreed to try. This is carved from moose antler. It is 1 3/8 inch. Can hardly wait to receive it and add it to my Dapper Dan vignette.

Oh how wonderfulIt brings happy tears to my eyes. I can't imagine what you will feel when you hold it.

 

[MaryFlora]

Antler is such a hard material and he did a beautiful job for you. Lovely!

 

[chandab]

I asked a carver to make me a Dapper Dan. He was reluctant, as he doesn't like commissions, and he generally works in very large commercial materials. But when I told him how much I missed Dapper Dan, he agreed to try. This is carved from moose antler. It is 1 3/8 inch. Can hardly wait to receive it and add it to my Dapper Dan vignette.

That is awesome.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Last night was our Women's Friendship Dinner. I've decorated a table for many years. This year I found the fruit plates at the thrift store months ago and managed to also find the mugs at another thrift store recently. My theme was "fruit magic". I envisioned the fruit centerpiece, but wasn't sure how to get it into real life. It was a challenge. There were several really creative tables, as always. My favor was the fruit string.

 

[LostandFound]

Oh I love the little Dapper Dan! And that table setting is just amazing.

 

[MaryFlora]

Well I don’t know what anyone else did, but your table is gorgeous! Such a beautiful mix of colors and patterns and your centerpiece is beautiful!

How did you get your oranges so perfect with the little cloves all along the edge?

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Well I don’t know what anyone else did, but your table is gorgeous! Such a beautiful mix of colors and patterns and your centerpiece is beautiful!

How did you get your oranges so perfect with the little cloves all along the edge?

A sharp knife. I put the centerpiece out for our wildlife

 

[MaryFlora]

Good grief! Not only do you create and decorate so many beautiful things, polish cutlery to perfection, dress a table, drive and take care of Billy, you decorate Mother Nature! I can’t tell you how inadequate I feel!

And….I have a sharp knife but I’m here to tell you those perfect oranges would never happen here!

 

[chandab]

I think I can safely post these here, they are gifts for non-horse friends, so they shouldn't be on this group (and likely won't see them, unlike if I post on FB). A little group of mug rugs I made.

 

[LostandFound]

Those are great! I love the beachy theme!

 

[MaryFlora]

Those are very cute with their fun beach designs! I love the inspirational quotes!

This time of year the cupcake one calls to me.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I think I can safely post these here, they are gifts for non-horse friends, so they shouldn't be on this group (and likely won't see them, unlike if I post on FB). A little group of mug rugs I made.

Love your colors and you always find the most interesting fabrics.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

I thought this would be good for the craft group.

 

[HersheyMint]

Awesome gift ideas

 

[HersheyMint]

This was my craft project. King, Queen and Court Jester
Trick or treat. Happy Halloween!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

This was my craft project. King, Queen and Court Jester
Trick or treat. Happy Halloween!
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Those costumes are amazing

 

[HersheyMint]

Those costumes are amazing

Thank you. I did buy the socks and the Jester hat.