Dec. 3rd: Silver Love

I gathered up all things silver within reach of my work table and heaped them all onto silver crepe paper - I love that stuff, bought it a few years ago by the roll and have used it for giftwrapping and also for making the most sumptuous ruffles for paper ornaments.

I think our tree will be silver & aqua with touches of pink this year. I want to try to create an icy wonderland look because I am missing the snow that used to herald in the season every year for my family :<

I've decided to post festive photos, artwork or delish recipes every day leading up to Christmas and in the spirit of the season, I'll also be hostessing a GIVEAWAY. This week I'll be posting a 'show & tell' on how I altered a storebought ornament (you can just make it out in t he pic above, top left, it's the bird & cage orament) so c'mon back!

It's beginning to look a lot like......Winter!

And what better time to finally open up my Etsy shop as the snow and holidays are upon us here!!! Yup we got quite a bit of snow this past week, about 4 feet! It definitely put me in Christmas & crafting mode! :)



I've been busy creating all kinds of items for a local Art & Crafts event this weekend and decided to list a few items in my shop, I've got more I'm finishing up so they'll follow soon.

I can't believe that I joined Etsy over a year ago and just getting around now to listing some of my creations! It's a huge (scary) step for me to put something I've created out into the world no less with a price tag on it!! lol However, I am working my way confidently towards getting some original sketches or paintings up there in the new year too.

My shop is listed under lauratmdesigns but I've linked to my blog here and also have a new website for a tailored line in the works - phew! As much as I think I haven't progressed in my work/journey this past year, I do believe things happened as they should for me and in the process I realized this: what seemed like setbacks at times were really blessings in disguise :)

Hope you all find time to enjoy this wonderful season!