Glory Boxes

I have just been remembering something!

How many of you have had the experience of a Glory Box?

When I was a teenager and had thoughts, plans, dreams of having my own home, there was this great concentration on filling a Glory Box full of hand crafted treasures.

Embroidered Duchess sets, Table cloths, Jug covers, Aprons ( Yes we did use them in "Those days") and all those other delightful pieces we had so much pleasure creating.Just remembering.

T-Shirt designs 2008 - 2009

The new Orchid T-Shirt designs for the

summer season ahead.

All designs are original and unique.

100% Cotton. Sizes S.M.L.XL. White only.

US $30.00. plus P/P

China's in the news.

I took my son and we went off to China after attending the Rose Show in Seibu,

Japan. May 2007.

A wonderful experience and we had a terrific guide. A chinese girl called Winnie and she was so knowledgeable on the history.

I would love to go back and take more time. After the Olympics, of course.

All of the new buildings were going up everywhere and there was a sense of panic to get the jobs done. Interesting to see some of the end results of the massive constructions.

The Great Wall was the highlight of the trip and I have some amazing photos.

A month has passed. Oh my.

A month has slipped by and I need to add another post.

I have been working with 'Jade' and I am over the moon with the results.

There is just so much to do. The weather has been very conducive to staying indoors

so more crafty things to do. I like that.

Cold Porcelain

A bunch of Roses

At last. I have finished making a bowl of roses.

This bunch stand 14" high and there are 16 stems all together.

Must say I am quite pleased with them. Maybe too many leaves

and the red rose is a little on the bigger size. But they look OK.

Fabric Painting

Today I thought I would add Fabric painting to the mix.This is a Queen size Bed cover.

I created the design depicting the Cattleya Orchid for a display at an Orchid Show in Scotland.

This is totally washable and looks amazing on the bed !