If I had a hammer...

This project is proceeding as planned...painting done...now I get out my tool box for hammer, screwdriver and drill.  

 The third head - this is a keeper.  I painted small wooden beads for eyes.  No ears since her hair will cover that up.  Must decide about the hair...

I think the hands turned out well - using wire, copper tubing, tape and clay.

 The chipboard snowflake is cut in half and adhered with wood glue and small brads to the back of the chest as wings.

almost finished....

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New Shoes...

Walking 5-8 miles every day, my shoes take a beating.  I need to replace my walking shoes 3 - 4 times a year.

Now I need to consider buying new socks!


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Thanks Isaac...

Naples was lucky and except for some wind gusts and heavy rain, Isaac left us alone.  It looked like a lull in the rain this morning, so I took the chance to do my morning walk - big mistake!  Within 5 minutes after leaving the house, the skies opened up.  My husband drove by to offer this damsel in distress a ride home, but I was so wet by that time, I decided to keep slogging along.

I had a hat, rain jacket and sunglasses on - no sun, of course!

I had to peel my wet clothes off in the laundry room - I left my mark on the rug ;-)

I admit this wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done, but it's not the dumbest thing either.  There was the time I.....

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Here's Mud in Your Eye...

A mud mask - I know it looks weird (not painful despite the look on my face).  My skin feels great after a final rinse!

"Ephemeral" texture courtesy of Pixel Art Photo Dust

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Color Me...

I took this self-portrait while sitting under the hair dryer at the salon.  My highlights are baking!

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