Sunday, October 26, 2008
A New Nose
Just a follow up to my earlier post about painting Sata's nose. Here he is. All painted up.
The Peacock Tree in the Garage
I put together the peacock tree today. It's all jewel tones and has the two peacocks from my Aunt Cindy, the green nutcracker from my inlaws, and the green balls from my Mother. I put a pretty lame bow on the top of the tree...I need to find something else to put on top.
You can see the three toy soldiers and the beginnings of a 6' x 8' snowy mountain with a train. John's been working hard designing a mountain structure. It's very cool and he has done a fantastic job. The train track is about 24 inches off the ground. He's used plywood, 2x4s, newspaper, spray foam, cinder blocks, and PVC pipe. The backdrop is once again plastic sheeting that will have white and blue lights peaking through, so it will look like a starry, starry night backdrop. Jim developed this backdrop and it works like a charm. In the way back, you can see our new workbench, peg board, and shelving. This has been a lifesaver this year.
You can see the three toy soldiers and the beginnings of a 6' x 8' snowy mountain with a train. John's been working hard designing a mountain structure. It's very cool and he has done a fantastic job. The train track is about 24 inches off the ground. He's used plywood, 2x4s, newspaper, spray foam, cinder blocks, and PVC pipe. The backdrop is once again plastic sheeting that will have white and blue lights peaking through, so it will look like a starry, starry night backdrop. Jim developed this backdrop and it works like a charm. In the way back, you can see our new workbench, peg board, and shelving. This has been a lifesaver this year.
A Cardinal and Snowman Scene
I have decided to do a cardinal scene under the Sunfest poster. I can picture cardinals landing on open hands of the snowmen and fluttering all around them.
The topiaries are 5 ft tall and fit nicely on the left and right of the wine table we have in the living room. I grabbed 8 cardinal glass ornaments last year on sale. I hung them on the topiaries and they look cute. The topiaries came from HD after-Christmas sales. I've done a village scene here the past two years. I put blue lights under the glass table top with a snow blanket.
The topiaries are 5 ft tall and fit nicely on the left and right of the wine table we have in the living room. I grabbed 8 cardinal glass ornaments last year on sale. I hung them on the topiaries and they look cute. The topiaries came from HD after-Christmas sales. I've done a village scene here the past two years. I put blue lights under the glass table top with a snow blanket.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Silly Explorer, Santa is Not in the South Pole
My brother is in Antartica...where the South Pole is located!
He's not really in search of Santa, and Antartica is so big, he's like 800 miles away from the South Pole. He's at McMurdo Station which is due south of New Zealand. It's the largest collony in Antartica, supporting fewer than 2,000 residents.
A Wizard of Oz Themed Tree
I put up a half-finished a Wizard of Oz themed Tree yesterday. John surprised me with some of the Oz Collection last month. It's my favorite movie. He said the rest of the collection is on back order and will arrive in November.
A friend suggested to use raffia for the bow at the top because it is made of the same stuff as the scarecrow. She also suggested I get blue/white gingham for bows and a tree skirt. It looks adorable!
I think I have emerald green mirrored ball ornaments and heart ornaments. I'll skip the brain (if I only had a...) ornament because that's a bit wierd.
John said I should have used a yellow or green tree (yellow brick road or emerald city). I thought the red tree for red ruby slippers is cute. Plus, I didn't have an extra green or yelow tree, but I did have an extra red one.
A friend suggested to use raffia for the bow at the top because it is made of the same stuff as the scarecrow. She also suggested I get blue/white gingham for bows and a tree skirt. It looks adorable!
I think I have emerald green mirrored ball ornaments and heart ornaments. I'll skip the brain (if I only had a...) ornament because that's a bit wierd.
John said I should have used a yellow or green tree (yellow brick road or emerald city). I thought the red tree for red ruby slippers is cute. Plus, I didn't have an extra green or yelow tree, but I did have an extra red one.
Minor Rhinoplasty on Santa Claus
The paint chipped off this Santa last year. I think he's had touch ups before.
I had to find a rosey colored matching paint to fix him up. After a nose job this year and a shampoo last year, he's good for at least another decade. The only thing he may need is an oil change in his arm next year. He's about 4.5 ft tall and has a motor that moves his arms.
I had to find a rosey colored matching paint to fix him up. After a nose job this year and a shampoo last year, he's good for at least another decade. The only thing he may need is an oil change in his arm next year. He's about 4.5 ft tall and has a motor that moves his arms.
The Ladybug Themed Tree
I've been excited about this tree for a while now. Here it is...almost complete.
I have another half dozen ornaments in storage that I haven't been able to get to yet. It's in a corner of the kitchen. I have two of the large poinsettias flanking the sink (which is just barely out of view). The trees are cute. They are 4 ft, prelit, and were purchased from HD last year the day after Christmas...I got them for a few dollars.
My friend Vicki has a young daughter who likes ladybugs also, so she helped me throw this tree together.
I've been collecting ladybugs since I was a kid. Infact, I remember playing with that wooden ladybug when I was 5 years old.
I have another half dozen ornaments in storage that I haven't been able to get to yet. It's in a corner of the kitchen. I have two of the large poinsettias flanking the sink (which is just barely out of view). The trees are cute. They are 4 ft, prelit, and were purchased from HD last year the day after Christmas...I got them for a few dollars.
My friend Vicki has a young daughter who likes ladybugs also, so she helped me throw this tree together.
I've been collecting ladybugs since I was a kid. Infact, I remember playing with that wooden ladybug when I was 5 years old.
Got a Song Half Way Sequenced
I've been working on getting the songs for this year's display sequenced. Recently, I have been working on Carol of the Bells by Monique Danielle. I have about 10 hours into it and it's about half done. I actually began working on this one for last year's dispaly, but never had the chance to complete it.
I have to go back into the sequencing program and fade back the intensity of the north poles by 50%. They are too bright at 100% intensity. I also need to make the peaks and valleys of the song more dramatic by having tweaking the builds. (In my head, that makes sense).
I have to go back into the sequencing program and fade back the intensity of the north poles by 50%. They are too bright at 100% intensity. I also need to make the peaks and valleys of the song more dramatic by having tweaking the builds. (In my head, that makes sense).
Our Friend's Halloween Decorations
What a beautiful Halloween display!
Our friends down here in S. Florida. tranform the inside of their house each Halloween. Most of the little houses are from Lemax or Dept 56.
On Thursday, she had us over to enjoy all her little decorations. Everywhere you looked, you saw something new.
Lastnight, we did another Friday in the Run. This was a special FITR though. It was a Halloween costume party. It was pretty fun and gave John a good pracctive run for this Friday.
Our friends down here in S. Florida. tranform the inside of their house each Halloween. Most of the little houses are from Lemax or Dept 56.
On Thursday, she had us over to enjoy all her little decorations. Everywhere you looked, you saw something new.
Lastnight, we did another Friday in the Run. This was a special FITR though. It was a Halloween costume party. It was pretty fun and gave John a good pracctive run for this Friday.
Friday, October 17, 2008
A New Tree Skirt
I made a gator tree skirt for the gator tree. I've only had the fringe sitting in the sewing box for a year, so I thought it was about time to get it done. The fabric was $10/yd. at Walmart.
I bought the fringe at a thrift store last year with the intention of making this tree skirt. I have leftover fringe and the remaining half yard of fabric still. I'll make another tree skirt because I made the center hole way too big. It's nothing a little fake snow can't cover up, but I might as well make another one because I have the fabric and it only took me an hour.
Given that I don't know how to sew, I think it turned out pretty good. The fabric is pretty forgiving because it's thick and fleece-like. I wish I had orange thread. The blue worked just fine though.
I bought the fringe at a thrift store last year with the intention of making this tree skirt. I have leftover fringe and the remaining half yard of fabric still. I'll make another tree skirt because I made the center hole way too big. It's nothing a little fake snow can't cover up, but I might as well make another one because I have the fabric and it only took me an hour.
Given that I don't know how to sew, I think it turned out pretty good. The fabric is pretty forgiving because it's thick and fleece-like. I wish I had orange thread. The blue worked just fine though.
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