My Sunday fun/work/workout

This is the wonderful group of young skiers I spent the last four Sundays with.  From 10 - 3 we explored the slopes of Roundtop Mountain Resort.

Sterling feels so right

After several pins made with aluminum it is time to pull out the sterling silver.
These are about 2.75 inches.

Planning the next year's shows

It is a necessary job but so hard to pull off.  Planning head is not in my nature.  I like to be a little spontaneous.   But January is the time to figure out where to show my treasures.

Here are yesterday's creations.

I'm wired

After some time away from the art supplies it seem the wire is calling.  I just took some shawl pins to a shop so there are a few designs missing from my stash.

Goodbye 2011 -- Hello 2012

After tomorrow maybe there will be winter weather here in MD.

Today I tried a couple of yummy new recipes from friends -  Black bean salad and sugared cranberries.
The  Christmas tree came down and the gone skiing sign went up on the front door.

I also just put in my first order for supplies in 2012.  I do odd jobs when bored:-)

But I can't stop -- there is no snow anyway

I find that I deal with frustration by making something with color, shape and pattern.  That is my story and I'm sticking with it

So here are the next versions of my pins.

They are hand forged aluminum and brass wire