and he has been as busy or even busier than I have been!
We decided to make some xmas trees out of tomoato cages, burlap and calico ~ but they still needed a little 'something' ~ so down to his workshop my little elf went...
beautifully rusty, perfectly patina'd ~ hand cut ornies for those trees!!
(I helped a little by drawing the patterns for them, but Pete did all the hard work!)
(I helped a little by drawing the patterns for them, but Pete did all the hard work!)
folky birds, spools, hearts ~ bells, little stars & bigger stars...
and one 'lone' house...which will have companions today.
and the kicker?
the rusty tin came from a piece of tin that was salvaged from this old farmhouse.
(my Dear Hubby knows what a true make-do is and like me, saves just about everything)
the rusty tin came from a piece of tin that was salvaged from this old farmhouse.
(my Dear Hubby knows what a true make-do is and like me, saves just about everything)
..like I said ~ perfect.
they remind me of Christmas cookies...but please don't take a bite of these...
we'll have home-baked treats on Saturday that you can sink your teeth into :)
we'll have home-baked treats on Saturday that you can sink your teeth into :)
Please remember, that the shop will be
CLOSED tomorrow (friday, november 30th) in preparation of the
CLOSED tomorrow (friday, november 30th) in preparation of the
Open House ~ we'll see you on Saturday morning when our shop doors open at 10:00 am!
Lori
13 comments:
They are wonderful!
He is very talented, a treasure for sure! How I wish I could be there!!! Have a wonderful and joy filled day, I know everyone will be thrilled to be there!
Hugs,
Mags
xx
those are wonderful!I love them all. nothing like a great husband & friend who knows and shares your heart! hope the open house goes well, wishing you blessings from across the Virginia miles!
So beautiful xxx
GREAT job Peter!! Can't wait to see them in person. Save me a dove or two.
See you Saturday morning. Hope Toby is all decked out for Christmas!!
PS. Tell Iggie Clancy has lost all interest in him!! She's found a more mature fellow who thinks she's HOT!!!
sweet little creations...what a treasure Peter is!
Perfect is right! Sure hope you take pics of the finished trees.What a handy hubby!Hgs,Jen
Those are great. Wish I knew how he got the edges so they wouldn't be sharp. They are wonderful--nicely done! You're one lucky lady!
What a talented boy . . . perfect match for a talented girl! ;-)
Lori you've got yourself a good man but you know that. :0) The new rusty ornies are great!!!!
So Neat !!! Can't wait to see your trees..sound so Cute !!! Have a Great Day Saturday !!!
Don't you love finding a stash of goodies??~ They will make lovely ornaments!!
Wish my elf would do things like that! LOL! I bet your trees turned out wonderful! ~*~Lisa
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