A Little Interlude

I recently spent several weeks in my home town, spending time with my mother as she was leaving this earth. It was a stressful time, but joyful in that I got to spend a lot of time with Mom before she left. To help me unwind each evening, I started on a little Mill Hill Buttons & Beads kit my sister had (thanks, Lynette!). This is "Home for Christmas."

I have a ways to go yet, but it will be done soon so I can get back to working on my grandson's stocking. ;)

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

I needed a quick little project to do to break up the task of the stocking, so I did this little guy:

This may well wind up decorating a wrapped package next Christmas. Now it's back to the stocking project and to a long-overlooked aspen tree Mill Hill piece.

It's Gonna Take A While

This one is a special gift for a very special little guy, and it's gonna take a while. I'm shootin' for Christmas 2014 to have this done:

I have a decent start on it, but that's all...just a decent start.

It's All About the Journey

Another finish, another journey....

Finally, another finish!

I started this piece before Thanksgiving, thinking I'd have it done in time for Christmas. Well, best laid plans and all that, it is *finally* done.

"Believe," a Mill Hill Buttons and Beads kit and frame.

Merry Christmas!

This is a video of all the holiday decorations at the Butterfield casa this year...it's a little long, but worth it!

Happy Holidays!

Believe

I have many mantras (you make your own happiness; find your bliss; did you dent the sidewalk?; it's a long way from your heart; think outside the damn box; it is what it is; you get what you give; karma's a bitch), but this time of year - the beginning of the holiday season - my main mantra is BELIEVE. I believe heart and soul in Santa Claus, and my holiday decor reflects that. When I found this Mill Hill Buttons & Beads Winter Series kit I just knew it was for me, and I will complete it before Christmas! 

You must always BELIEVE!