Christmas
OK, I know, you’re looking carefully and you’ve noticed that the Santa Claus on the far left isn’t waving. Isn’t it always the way? You get them all grouped up, set the scene, say “OK everybody, wave!” and one is looking off into space, didn’t get the cue. Oh well. [...]
Continue reading about 25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 15 - Five Santas Waving
As a child, I remember loving tiny things. And I still find myself attracted to tiny sculptures like these three tiny Santas, almost dwarfed by the tiny bottle brush trees, all only between 1.5 to 2 inches high. Yet they each have lots of detail and seem ready to bustle off in all [...]
Continue reading about 25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 14 - The Teeny Tiny Santas
Ok , as promised way back on December 1st, here are the Awful Santas. Well, in my opinion they’re awful, but for various reasons. First the skinny one on the left is almost OK, but somehow misses it. However, he does get points for eyes which are kinda nice. Then, there [...]
Continue reading about 25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 12 - The Awful Santas
These are the first of a few Santas with sleighs in the collection. The first is a pretty racy Santa, ready to peel out in a rush. It actually has friction wheels on the underside and has a bit of zip.
The second, seems to be stuck on some sort of sledge, not much oomph [...]
Some of these Santas not only bring the gifts but also the trees. Now that’s awfully thoughtful. My fave here is the little guy with the big black shoes and the great expression. Also special is the tall one in the back, who has such a relaxed and kindly sort of look in [...]
Continue reading about 25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 4- More Santas Bearing Gifts
Now why anyone would decide that a fat jolly fellow in a red suit would look good as a skinny Gumby is beyond me. But they have a sort of charm don’t they? I did tell them to try to look natural.
Only 25 days left! I have to admit that I really love Christmas. I love the baking, the decorating, the company, the anticipation of it all.
I probably love decorating and baking for Christmas the most, in that order. The artist side of me just has to have some fun with the decorating. [...]
Continue reading about 25 Days of Christmas Santa Ornaments - December 1- The Troubadour Santas
