A Curious Work: December 2009

Friday, December 25, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

We Three Kings...

I have a small collection of "extra" wise men that I have thrifted over the years. My favorite set is this trio of handmade Magi...

I found them in a thrift store about 12 years ago. The heads and hands seem to be clay, and the bodies have a styrofoam base.
Someone put a lot of time and attention into the details...

Take a peek at this piece of vintage jewelry that was used...

I love bringing them out each year and enjoying the creativity of the unknown artist. It has become a part of my own holiday tradition.

Do you have decorations that have become a tradition in your own home?

Monday, December 14, 2009

Paper Snowflakes

I've been meaning to start a collection of hand-cut paper snowflakes for a couple of years. I get busy during the holidays and kept putting it on the bottom of my to-do list...

Not This Year!

Google "cutting paper snowflakes", and you'll get an abundance of guidance if you'd like to create your own wintry snowfall.

My two tips:

Use cheap printer paper (the thinner paper folds easier)
Use a pair of small SHARP scissors.

Some good links to learn the basic folds are;

http://vintagejunky.com/paper-snowflake-paper-snow-flake-how-to.html
(This link is worth checking out even if you're not going to make any...love the picture!)

http://highhopes.com/snowflakes.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Elegant-Paper-Snowflakes

After the holidays, you can lay the snowflakes flat between the pages of an old magazine and store them with your decorations until next year.

Have fun!