Merry Christmas,  this is Lokie, he is our reindeer dog.  A sweet boy,  he wore his antlers all day and since it is Christmas Eve,  thought Lokie and I would wish all who visit a Very Joyous Christmas. As well as a really wonderful 2011 (the year for my Grandchild to arrive)

The art group from Billings Montana that I belong to decided to challenge its members to use one of the plastic torso forms to make art.  This is mine,  I did over 200 fat inchies and used many of my Moms trinkets,buttons and beads that I now have to embellish  each of the 1 and 1/2" inchies.  I like how it came out,  this was really a very difficult challenge for me. Atleast the part where I had to come up with something creative to put on this torso.  But in the end I really do like it,  now just to put the hanger on the back.  These torsos have a show at the Toucan Gallery in Billings Mt, in March.   My apologies for the quality of the photos,  I cannot seem to adjust the camera for a shot that is not blurred.          

That little bird redone

I sure do not take good pictures, this one is a bit blurred in viewing it larger.  It shows the added branch and leaves,  I painted the branch and leaves darker as well.  I think it looks better.  Not a show stopper but it will do for a FFFC.  Felt good to get back to doing FFFC.  Unfortunately, it did not last but one month.  maybe 2011 I can do better.             

Inchies as Christmas gifts

 This one was made for my friend Jane.  She is a rock hound, jewelry maker as well as a wonderful quilt artist.  Each little embellishment represents something that reminds me of Jane.

 This one was made for my friend Kathy.  Like the others each embellishment was chosen to represent something that reminded me of our friendship.

 This was made for friend Rebecca, again all embellishments represent  a reminder of that friendship.

This one is for Linda,  it goes without saying that it is embellished just for her.  I am blessed to have such wonderful talented artists friends in my life.