Fall Mantel 2016

Hey Everyone!

It’s been awhile!

Wanted to show you my Fall Mantel for this year… 2016!

I’m pretty excited about it as it includes my art as the main feature.

First of all,

I decided to paint a large canvas, abstract painting and use it as the backdrop of my mantel.

And then I added this little guy…

He is part of a cow painting collection I recently painted

for my booth at Vinterest Antiques!

 

 

On the sides… I used outdoor elements like Pine Cones and dried Maple Leaves to really add in that Fall Essense!

Finally…

here is my Fall Mantel for 2016…

Christmas Mantel 2015… Immanuel

 

 

The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both stop and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King Of Israel!

This is my ‘Immanuel Mantel’ for Christmas 2015!

I know Jesus wasn’t born in a wood pallet barn,

but it was all I had to create the illusion of shelter!

I added creek rock to give it a more rock like appearance.

And baby Jesus?

Well,

I used my very first baby doll from when I was a little girl

to be baby Jesus!

To read of the precious birth of Jesus… see Luke 1 & 2!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Wishing Everyone

a VERY

Merry Christmas!

Update: New Booth, New Fur Babies

This year has been a busy one!

Lots of new beginnings.

My blog has been dormant for awhile because I have been busy painting and selling!

I moved into a new booth.

It’s been so fun planning for it, creating for it, and setting it up!

However, I have had no time to create something fun for my blog…

not even one of my seasonal mantels.  :(

I did get a recent feature over at CountryLiving.com for one of my Christmas Mantels!

  I always love receiving those emails!!

My Pinterest and Instagram continue to grow (thank you) but I honestly haven’t even posted to those in a long while!

However…

I have been active on my Art Facebook page… so definitely come over and check it out if you want!  It is slowly growing and I appreciate everyone who has liked it and likes my work!

And last… but not least…

There were two new additions to the family this year!

This is Mia… she came to us from the woods behind our house.

Poor girl was emaciated and so hungry.  She ran to us desperately wanting food and wanting inside…

let’s just say… the rest is history!

And then…

there was a trip to PetSmart soon after where we met this one…

We named her Chloe.

They are both young and keep us wildly entertained!

And what is even better… they are the best of friends!

Or should I say sisters?!

So… lots of changes but all good!

I’m hoping to possibly set up an online shop for my paintings, I just haven’t figured out which site I want to use.

Other than that… the rest of the year will be about family and holiday activity!

And… maybe a new Christmas Mantel post?!

Have a great rest of the week everyone!