~LET THE CHRISTMAS CREATING BEGIN~

 Another year of creating handmade Christmas keepsakes has begun!  I can't believe it.  This year has flown by for me!

I'm actually late getting started.  In the past I've tried to start my holiday sewing in September.  But...with my larger booth at Serendipity Market here in Edmond, Oklahoma, I'm always hoppin'!  There isn't as much extra time to work far in advance like before!

Thought I'd give you a peek at what's new!  The Angel Pillow at the top is already sold.  Yeah....

Thanks to all of you who continue to lift up my family in your prayers.  When I'm able I will share more of our journey.

Blessings and love to you...

~MANY THINGS...~

Thanking God today for the hope I have in HIM.

I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW

(Stanphill)

I don't know about tomorrow;
I just live from day to day.
I don't borrow from it's sunshine
For it's skies may turn to grey.
I don't worry o'er the future,
For I know what Jesus said.
And today I'll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

Every step is getting brighter
As the golden stairs I climb;
Every burden's getting lighter,
Every cloud is silver-lined.
There the sun is always shining,
There no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow
Where the mountains touch the sky.

I don't know about tomorrow;
It may bring me poverty.
But the one who feeds the sparrow,
Is the one who stands by me.
And the path that is my portion
May be through the flame or flood;
But His presence goes before me
And I'm covered with His blood.

 Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

~*~

To those of you who believe, please keep praying for my Mr. AGPMan. 

 

Blessings and love to you...

~REWORKING THE STUDIO~

 I've been working in my studio as free time permits (yeah...like I really HAVE any of that!) and last week made some serious progress mixing things up.  These days I'm all about working smarter, not harder!

I'm lovin' the changes!

For whatever the reason, I just can't get rid of this truly funky looking chest of drawers with it's oddly placed knobs.  Decided to keep the aging vintage piece (that's actually super sturdy and strong) and just add some vintage French graphics to the front.  Inside the drawers are layers and layers and LAYERS of old lace and at this time of the year I'm digging inside them non-stop!

Christmas Stockings

Christmas Pillows

and

Christmas Sachets

are coming...

See this amazing table?  I scored it at an estate sale a couple of weekends ago for only $30.  It has two leaves which makes it long enough to fill up the center of my studio.  I'm way past the point of standing while I work and so the new addition of the table makes creating so much more enjoyable.  The solid wood top was originally varnished, as were the legs.  I de-glazed them and painted the legs and table skirting with chalk paint.  I stripped the top with Klean Kutter spray varnish remover before giving it a coat of AS dark wax followed by clear wax.  LOVE how it came out!  I'm loving this natural bit of wood in the room....

Finished these two Christmas Stockings a few days ago and several more as well...  The one below was fashioned using the flounce of an early 1900s cotton dress...  Love using vintage clothing and working them into new designs for the home.  Some pieces are tattered and worn and simply beyond repair.  So...the salvageable parts are given a new lease on life for a new generation to enjoy!

I'm hoping to be busy for the balance of the year and I'm grateful for the work and the biz...

Hope your week is wonderful.

 Just had to stop in and say hello.

Love to you...