The night befor Christmas

Just wanted to share with you one last post before Christmas. I am excited to share my early Christmas present with you, the other day I found 3 half, wine barrels that a lady was thronging out, as she was redoing her garden, I had wanted some wine barrels for a long time but with 3 teen children and starting out in my own business the budget would just not allow it, so you can imagin how pleased I was when she was happy for me to take them. I came home and immediately arranged were I wanted them to go. I have a little dead spot outside my bedroom window, it gets to much sun in the summer and to much shade in the winter, it is also were I buried my gorgeous little dog, Paris. I had the intention of making it a nice little court yard to enjoy. Finally it has happened thanks to my family and friends. This is the before and after photos               

What a change, I love it there is still some work to be done. I want to plant herbs in the bottom of the tubs and Veg and herbs in the one in the corner near the house. I also want to buy some outdoor material and foam to make a cushion for the trunk, making it a seat as well as storage for my gardening tools and pots.My kids made the cross that is against the wall were Paris is sleeping.    

2006, Poppy took Paris & Kial to visit the firemen that work on Christmas day.

Poppy is the FESA Chaplin. Please spare a thought for those who work to keep us all safe at Christmas.

Thankyou to all that view my blog, wishing you all a lovely and safe Christmas with your loved ones. God Bless.  

bird house

   I love this minature bird house that my youngest daughter and I made. 

    This idea came about as I was cleaning my work space

 (after making this minature nativity set)  

   The center pieces that had been cut out to make the box were solid little house shaped blocks. I thought I could make some little villages out of them or a bird house. As I was thinking about this Tammara my daughter said "I could make some sculpey birds for it"  Tamara even made a tiny egg and placed it inside the nest. Most of the things I make are for sale but this little bird house has pride of place on a wall in my house. I love it when my families talents blend together, that is something wonderful and I will always treasure this item.   

Nativity Set

I love this nativity set, it is designed by steve Good. If anyone wants to order on in time for this Christmas please place your order asap.  

lamp makeover

I know this is not the normal kind of thing I Post, but I brought some chrome paint recently for some Christmas bells I cut on my scroll saw, and I got to thinking what else could I paint? Today I took a visit to a salvo store and this lamp caught my eye. I had seen one in a blog musings from a french cottage were she had made a lamp over by painting with mirror paint, so I thought I would give it a go. I love how it turned out!! I have been busy scroll sawing the last few weeks so I will be posting more very soon. I hope you all enjoy your creative endeavors.  

   

Hugglets show

Amazing my sister makes the most lovely bear cubs.She was recently at the Hugglets show in the United Kingdom.She just amazes me with all that she can do,pretty intelligent and artistic.View her blog@bearcubdesignes.blogspot  

   

  I made her the stands for display as well as the Words Bear cub designs & Helen Gleeson. I think it all worked well congratulations Helen!            

Pau

 

This was a custom order I received recently.I love the creativity of custom orders, A friend from church had a guest visiting from England, who viewed my web and blog and liked the Paris cutout. The word Paris with the A as the Eiffel tower, But wondered if I could adapted it to Pau.Pau is a small place in France, with snowy mountains so she thought it would look good if I could incorporate that in to the word. This is what I came up with. She was thrilled with the result. 

Getting ready for Christmas

So much is going on for me and my little business at the moment.

• Change of name from Splinters R us to Saw Dust Art
• Scroll Saw broke down
• Face book, Web, blog
• filling orders
• Stall in Sydney
• Auction 

Then there is CHRISTMAS to start making for. I have made some Christmas things but they have gone to Sydney for the stall. 

30% off

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

30% off

Congradulations if you are the next very next person to email me with a order you will recive 30% off your order. Order @ sawdustart@hotmail.com

Pet remembrance plaques

Recently I had the privilege of making a memorial cross and plaque for a good Friend who is grieving the loss of her sweet dog Bonnie a lovely Staffy. I was touched when asked to make this for her.I have been told it is hard to find one that is special. If you would like a  memorial plaque to reflect back on the life of you loved pet email me I am happy to custom design something special for you at a affordable price.      

Sunday, 4 September 2011

Fathers day key chain

Happy fathers day to all the Dads out there. Hope you all had a wonderful day with family.

I had a wonderful morning at church then lunch spent with family at my parents house.It was lovely to have the hole family together.Mum and Dad are so excited as they are going to England with my sister on Thursday.have fun you deserve it.