DECEMBER BONNET GIRL IN PROGRESS

At last, I've had time in December to work on a Bonnet Girl, it's taken me 3 seasons for this to happen.  I'm very happy with how she is turning out...I think the snow we've had has inspired me.  Speaking of snow it will be punched with Valdani's M49-subtle elegance and then Wa La she'll be finished, framed and ready to join her sisters on my studio wall.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

WRAPPED AND READY

The mini gingerbread boys are READY to be packed into goody bags for friends and neighbors while downtown Cedarburg is WRAPPED in a blanket of fresh snow.  Merry Christmas to all and of course Keep on Punchin.
nancee

SNOW DAY!!!

We had about 9" of new snow over night and there's more to come.  I could not resist making a snow angel...but I've regained my senses now and am inside getting a jump start on baking gingerbread boys!
Keep on punchin.
nancee

TIS THE SEASON AGAIN

What is it about this time of year, when I'd like to savor the moment, I find myself rushing to finish this or that, making a list of my favorite cookie ingredients , not knowing when I'll have time to shop for theme let alone BAKE!.  I have a three page list of what needs to be done today before noon when I head out to my studio.  I'm tired clear into the future.  Some how it will all get done, if not today tomorrow!  In the mean time, I'll have another cup of coffee and check that cookie list twice.  Keep on punchin.
nancee

IS IT CHRISTMAS YET?

Wow, it's been a busy time since my last blog...the Holiday Art Fair over a very cold and snowy weekend, then bookclub in my studio on Tuesday.  It just happened to fall on Emily Dickinson's birthday so while we picked books for 2014 we ate birthday cake and read poems!  Now this little guy is wondering if IT'S CHRISTMAS YET?  He will be ready but I'm not sure I will. Keep on punchin.
nancee

J CREW GANG GOES UPTOWN

I've been working fast and furiously to get everything done for the HOLIDAY ART FAIR this weekend in downtown Cedarburg!  A green hand dyed velveteen was used to make the pillow  for the Gang.  Very fancy for these boys don't you think? Patterns are ready.   Today I must finish up some snow girl and candy cane pins and punch on my gingerboy buddies.  Plus I'm working on a new "Is it Christmas Yet?"  It may or may not make the show...  There's one more design on my drawing board that I plan to work on at the show...so stay tuned the muse is in my studio!  Keep on punchin.
nancee

HOLIDAY ART FAIR AND COUNTING...

GINGERBREAD BUDDIES are in the frame.  They are going to be made into a penny rug.  The JCrew Gang is finished and waiting to be photographed.  I have a couple of new ideas on my drawing board to finish before Friday...not sure it's possible but I'm working full speed ahead to try and finish.  Keep on      punchin.                                                                                                                                             .

    nancee