Art heals and cheers the soul!

Helena LOVED santas! She had the most wonderful collection of santas from around the world. Her holiday display took over the whole family room. What a treat. I collect snowmen. Each holiday we would exchange ornaments...of course she got a santa and I got a snowman.
I met helena through my art group which raises money for art programs in the local schools by selling our paintings.
Anyway...sadly, she died suddenly last spring. I miss her. So, I decided she needed a new santa ornament . She loved old fashioned handmade ornaments.
Helena, I made this for you!

Friday surprise!!!

Lynn F at http://adreamseyeview.blogspot.com/ surprised me with this award.
Thanks lynn for my early christmas gift!
I will post my 8 after I have a chance to make a decision from the many blogs I so enjoy.


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Holly

Another card...

Excuse the smudges!

Family Christmas card....197?.....

I used to make our christmas cards. When I did the drawing I would try and incorporate what the boys were in to! This was he year Star Wars Came out!!! Tiger our cat and Rex our dog.
Dan on top and chris on bottom!

Snow....people in CA!