I am filled with joy today. How one small craft room and very few supplies have created so much happiness for me is just, well, astonishing!
These craft room characters of mine seem to come about of their own volition. I don't know who they will be when I sit down at my beloved craft desk; but step by step they reveal themselves to me, and I smile. I simply smile. I ask you, could a paper snowman be more adorable?
He nearly wasn't created at all. Michael's no longer carries the easy to use paper clay I have always purchased. Bringing home their replacement product resulted in such disappointment, I threw the package in the trash! After work today I gave it one more go, and I will share my tips with you. 1. Kneed a small amount until it becomes soft and pliable. Pick out any hard lumps of paper. 2. Flatten as thin as possible and position on your Styrofoam shape. 3. Use forefinger to press paper into surface. It will be slightly sticky. (Note the paper on my fingers.) 4. Repeat until surface is covered.
There are several complete tutorials on my sidebar for the steps to my paper clay snowmen. If you do happen to make one; and if you happen to have a spare belt buckle waiting to be used,
you just have to make a Snornament! Stanley has gone all out for his last appearance here. He is all about self-confidence as his own special holiday draws near.
With this advertisement, True Love is sure to find him!
Last evening my husband and I took our Twirly Swirly Girl and her Joe out for their First Month Anniversary to the very restaurant where Joe asked for her hand in marriage. They are both so shy, it is as though God is letting my husband and I watch ourselves falling in love all over again.
The Heart of Ohio, it has hung over my shoulder all of my time here. My days have been blessed since coming to this place. I am more thankful than I can express.
24 comments:
Hi, Elizabeth!
I was thinking about you today & wondering how you are. I love that you let us have a peak into your wonderful craftroom. It's such a nice place to visit! Thank you for all that you've created & shared. Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Teresa
Hi Elizabeth,
How wonderful for you and your husband to share such a special day at such a special place in the life of your daughter and new son- in-love! You two are soo lucky to be able to share these special times together.
I just get so much inspiration and joy when I visit your wonderful blog. I have been introduced to wonderful characters, collections, and regular household items that I would have not paid attention to in the past but because of you and your wonderful blog, I am drawn to vintage kitchenware, vintage books, vintage cards, vintage valenttines, and vintage flash cards! Before your blog, I would have never thougth to use them in my paper crafting. Oh my favorite new obession because of you and your new blog, vintage baby nursery planters!! My husband told me to tell you Thank YOu when I presented him with My Christmas Wish List last weekend!!
Thank you again for sharing your crafts, creativity, and your stories with me.
Hugs,
Lynn
Your paper snowman could not be cuter - love all your snowmen!
I love looking into your windows. Do you want me to mail the tags or......meet for lunch.
Seeing your cuties make me excited for Christmas. Love both your snowmen.
Cute watching your newlyweds.
I spent a few hours looking through all your flickr photos. I was sure that if I read the post I would be close to tears. Astonishingly gorgeous photos just full of the most amazing art and love. It is the book that I want to re-read over and over and over. A reference for a lifetime of crafting and love. Thank you again for such sweet times. Claire and I spent the day in the craftroom working on tags together. Touching hearts Miss E. it is what you do the best...smiles...Renee
Love your snornnament!!!
Can't wait to make my own!!!
I purchased the clay etc. months ago...gotta do it soonish!
My heart goes pitter patter for ric-rac, scotties, pom poms and vintage fabric!
Thanks for another great blog!
Beautiful! I don't know where you found that sparkly buckle but it is so cute on your snowmn! ;0
Elizabeth, your craftroom must be the most enchanting space. I adore all your creations. Your newest snornament is such a cutie. Your son-in-law Joe is blessed to have you and your husband as in-laws. He and Kelly are such a cute couple. I have been catching up with your posts. Life has been hectic around here. Happy crafting and thank you for sharing your enchanting craft room and characters with all of us.
You put into words the feelings I have about this love of crafting and of blogging and meeting all these wonderful women. thanks for you lovely words and pictures!
You and your husband are such wonderful parents. Youre children are truley blessed. Taking them to dinner for the one month anniversary was such a sweet thing to do! I wish I had thought of something like that for jen and tony! maybe for their 6 month one! (if I remember!)
Love your craft room. It is so perfectly you! neat and tidy.. quite spiffy I'm sure.. and oh so bright and cheerful! thats our E!
xoxo
vivian
oh! and did you say that michaels isnt carrying our fab paper clay anymore????? oh no! going to google and find someplace that does! I'll let you know.
What sweet parents you are. I look forward to starting Christmas crafting as soon as all our orange and black Halloween tubs are packed back up. I'll be having foot surgery in December and I can't wait to spend lots of time strolling through your blog all over again. Hugs!!
you are wonderful parents!!!! and your snowmen are like the cutest thing EVER!!! hugs...
Dearest E,
Please let everyone know they can still purchase the clay at "Paperclay.com"
Hugs,
Meri
Ah, the many loves of us all! What a wonderful window God has opened for me through blogging and through you! ♥
Through your encouragement, I have bought my paper clay and my styrofoam balls. Now I need to get the courage to try one... How do you get your's glittery? (Is that a word, if not it should be, I like it!). Do you mix glitter into the paint, or add glitter after you paint?
Blessings
Linda
I love that you have shared your crafty goodness with the world. Your little clay snowman is absolutely adorable. I do love red! And your craft room is ever so lovely. Best wishes, Tammy
That first banner was what caught my eye..and pulled on my heartstrings. And who would of thought...A girl from Ohio..City girl at that...and me a country bumpkin girl from Texas.
Both so much friendship to give...in so many different ways.
We are story tellers in our own ways...all generations need them!!!!
Love that you and hubby took the kids out to eat!! What memories.
You mentioned Doby Gillis...I remember watching that in the afternoons.I wasn't into boys yet...but I do remember him being cute!lol
Snowmen are still my favorite...someday I want to do this paper clay stuff...not much room here in the house on wheels.
Hugs and squeezes from Texas..Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
Just an email away!! smiles
I haven't used paper clay for awhile. It may be time to dig it out again...if it hasn't dried up. I hate it when stores discontinue products I've grown to depend on. I squawk about it...but I don't get very far. Oh, well! We soldier on...we problem solve and we use our creativity to do even better things. =D
I love the title many a nights suffering from insomnia as a teenager I watched Dobie Gillis. I loved Maynard, Zelda, Milton and Thalia who would make me laugh until sleep finally came (usual around 4 in the morning.) Thank you for the tip on paper clay mine have been coming out with a lot of creases which is ok if making zombies not so good when trying to make a futuristic doll. A visit to you craft room is a must in the in morning it greets me like a sunshine on a cloudy day. Thank you again for the stories, crafts and inspiration that you share.
Hi Elizabeth,
I just love looking at your blog everyday and seeing what you create with what you have laying around. It just amazes me, everything is so darling. Is the holly berry nose you used for the snowman vintage or did you purchase it somewhere?
Carolyn
You crafting space is amazing! All your creations seem to have personalities! I love them!
Blessings, Joanne
I am blessed in having you as a friend <3
Julie
Hi Elizabeth,
You are the most creative soul alive. I noticed the barn in your picture. I believe it is one not far from my house on Airport Hwy. It has become a very sad thing. The owners have not maintained it. Sadly it looks a fright now.
I wanted to thank you for all the wonderful posts. Also wish you a very Merry Christmas.
Blessings,
Shelley
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