by Great Joy Studio | Dec 30, 2010 | Personal Touch, Studio
Little did I know, last December I was just beginning work on a program that would monopolize much of my time, energy and focus in 2010. In addition, my chaotic studio surroundings were closing in on me, literally. In reflection, it has been a good but challenging twelve months.
One year later, to be heading into the new year with a clean slate (work schedule), an organized work station and a considerably tidier, studio space, over all, feels especially good. I’ll reveal my progress on the complete studio undertaking after the holidays. Maybe in stages, still have a far way to go.
What a difference a year can make. Tools are close at hand, some practical while others offer sentimental comfort…
and everything is in good supply. Paint is housed in the drawer on the right.
The large message board was a Christmas present to myself, one that I’m not entirely sold on keeping.
I suppose most of us like a new day, a new year. It feels kind of like a new start, full of possibilities and opportunities, to make necessary changes, to do better, another chance to get things finished and in the proper order. Hmmmn, I wonder what God has planned for me in 2011! And…for you.
A hearty thank you for all of your comments and encouragement in this first year of the Joy Studio blog and a Happy New Year! God bless you.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 28, 2010 | Personal Touch
As it turned out, we did get many more flakes for a spectacular white Christmas. Snow two weeks in a row was nice but on Christmas eve, perfect! Nothing like a good snow to set the holiday mood, in just the right amounts.
Things around here are not quite back to normal yet, although I realize that it’s back to work for many. I’m catching my breath and still enjoying the holiday mode for now. Christmas prep and activities wore me out. I’m not finished resting up.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 23, 2010 | Home Arts
Next day – We managed to get the cookies decorated today and with only a cup and a half of powdered sugar left for the scratch icing. Decorating the butter/sugar cookies is always the kids favorite part of the cookie making process. Ours had a lot of fun and were very satisfied with their yummy creations.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 22, 2010 | Home Arts
Tuesday was our cookie baking day and a long day at that. We were only able to complete three different recipes even with our extra helpers. Decorating the butter cookies had to be put on hold until the next day.
All day long the kitchen was filled with that familiar sugary dough, baking aroma.
A few snapshots of the pastry chefs.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 19, 2010 | Personal Touch
Extremely low temperatures kept our modest three inches of snow around for nearly a week. Even in small amounts, a beautiful sight. We’ll need a lot more flakes falling to guarantee a white Christmas.
by Great Joy Studio | Dec 18, 2010 | Home Arts
Sleepovers are very good for catching up on Christmas projects that get put on the shelf until there’s time. I purchased this self color wrapping paper several months ago at a trade show. We got started last night and hope to finish this morning, just enough to wrap mom & dad’s secret present. The kids art will be an added bonus I’m sure. Spent some wonderful quiet coloring time in the process while Frosty the Snowman played in the background. Another memory made!
