Category Archives: Pics of Made Things

~:: Of Hedges and Hogs and More Made Things ::~

I apologize for being much behind on my correspondence.  Because I am.  But I’ll catch up.  As soon as – as soon as I can.  At least, the kitchen counters are clean and the Halloween things are up and I’ve … Continue reading

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~:: More Handmade ::~

More Santa Fe after this break in our program: more handmade stuff. So I get this visitor, showing up at my front gate, grinning from ear to ear.  She’s got her hands behind her back and a very pregnant twinkle … Continue reading

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~:: More Relics of Joy ::~

Starting with the light I’m always trying to show you: along the river, the last dying flame of the sun, traveling back up river. I look out the back windows and the light is so striking, so dramatic, that I … Continue reading

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~:: Treasures and Frippery ::~

First off – if any of you are interested in my books and want news about new things happening with those, please “like” my Facebook author page.  There’s a little box in the sidebar that allows you to do that … Continue reading

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~:: In Good Spirit ::~

Like I say – this last weekend was my favorite.  All day, working with my hands, filling my heart with sweet and great things.  And these are the things I did: Made for one of the stars of our fam. … Continue reading

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~:: How I felt about seasons ::~

The fulsome, riotous green of spring. And the horse-at-rest peace of Autumn. His flowers include some true felted wool.  Even plaid. All slightly over-dyed. (not by me) Now, I’m going to bed.

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How I felt about Autumn

In honor of those whose summer is winding down: Just for fun.

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I Still Felt that Way

So, I felt a little put-upon, not having any hearts left for myself. Thus, I made a few more. Three smaller ones and a special one. These guys are really easy to make. They just look hard. Yeah, should have … Continue reading

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~:: How I Have Felt About Things ::~

Long ago, somewhere just around the dawn of time, my mother gave me McCall’s Golden Do-it Book. It was this huge book of kids’ projects, and the very first chapter was “create with cast-offs.”  You were supposed to gather wooden … Continue reading

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~:: Tales of Santa Fe: Pt. 8

Just for fun.  We’re almost finished here. One of my greatest delights is shopping for handmade things.  One of the things that left me feeling a little unfinished when I went to England and to Paris was that these are … Continue reading

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