Arteza Advent Calendar

 This is everything that was inside this year's advent calendar by Arteza. I "had" to open everything, the box was taking up too much room. That was my excuse, anyway! It was a good value because it was on sale, otherwise I probably would not have ordered it. While a surprise is always fun, some items I wouldn't have purchased or already had. Ready for my new year goal of trying out more artwork!

Kitchen Tree

A happy little Christmas tree in my kitchen/dining area that features mostly gingerbread, cookies, cupcakes, and other sweets!

 

Ornament Jar

An easy and beautiful decoration, a tall glass jar filled with blue, white, and silver balls and ornaments. It is so much prettier in real life!
 I stocked up on the clear balls in the after Christmas sale at Joann's last year so this was a very inexpensive project, already had tons of glitter.

Angel Card Project

 This is my first batch of cards going out for the Angel Card Project. I hope that I can bring a little bit of cheer this year to someone in need of a lift. Please check out their website HERE for more details. Send one card or many, if you are able. You don't have to be a crafter/card maker, any kind of card would be more than welcome, I'm sure.

Tree For Hawaii

 There were so many Christmas ornaments that I bought over the years in Lahaina so decorating the tree this year was so bittersweet. I wish the people of Lahaina and Maui peace, love, hope, and happiness in the coming New Year. I also pray that the land stays in the hands of the people of Lahaina, like it was before. 

Globetrotter Beaches

 Finished another 1000 piecer, this one is by Eurographics.

More Puzzling

During the past year and a half I have become quite addicted to jigsaw puzzles. They are so relaxing and I love listening to either an audiobook or music while I work on them. They also remind me a lot of my Dad, we always had a new puzzle when he came to visit me and I think of him with each new puzzle I start. All but one of these (the sewing room) is a 1000 piece. A few I have purchased at thrift stores and usually have really good luck getting complete ones, but three of them were missing just one piece. Ack! Reminds me of when we were young and my sister would take one piece so she could put the last piece in at the end.