
Jesus Christ...He's what Christmas is all about. Diane Cook's tenth day package came sealed in my favorite tape...

...boxed and tied with a piece of silk. Diane was so gracious to take my place in this swap, at the last second, when my shoulder gave out. I knew she would do a fabulous job.
I've had the pleasure of getting to know my fellow Texan, Diane, better over the last few years and boy, am I glad I met her. She's a kind, sweet sister in Christ. Her work speaks for itself: soft, sparkly, feminine...a shabby chic extravaganza of ribbon, rhinestones and found objects. Diane and I have a fabulous opportunity, this spring, to teach an exciting new retreat called "Art Camp at the Prairie." While we don't have a lot of info about it, just yet, I'm thrilled that it will be right here in Texas (with the Texas gals teaching!) at Rachel Ashwell's (Rachel Ashwell of "Shabby Chic" fame) amazing B&B, "The Prairie." Diane is on my short list of people I'd love to spend the weekend with. This is going to be like one big sleepover! But, on to Diane's wonderful ornament...

It's one of Diane's lovely thimble tassels. Honestly, I can't believe she made 12 of these!

Look at all the goodies in this thing...tatting, silk, lace, mother of pearl buttons, wire wraps, stones, crystals, chain...

...rhinestones and a little bitty bird (did she do that just for me with my "bird" name?)...

...and look at this, a teeny, tiny metal book with "deryn" stamped on the front. I bet those are Bible pages inside. Do you not love this awesome ornament? Tons of time, work and consideration went into it. And, it shows. I want to wear it as a necklace...and probably will!
29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you may now dismiss[d] your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Luke 2: 29-32
Playaaas...
1 Ruth Rae www.ruthrae.com
2 Kelly Snelling www.soulhumming.typepad.com
3 Joanna Pierotti www.mosshill.blogs.com
4 Pilar Pollack www.pipnotes.typepad.com
5 Melissa David www.cheydogstudio.blogspot.com
6 Crystal Neubauer www.otherpeoplesflowers.blogspot.com
7 Sally Turlington www.sallyt.typepad.com
8 Lou McCulloch www./loumetamorphosis.blogspot.com
9 Danita Art www.blog.danitaart.com
10 Diane Cook www.rosajosies.com
11 Maija Lepore
12 Jackie Allison