This will be a great time to appreciate some great artwork. This woman's art is just marvelous!!!

One of Those Days!!!!

Today was one of those days I wished I would have just stayed in bed....Anyone ever feel that way? First, I went outside and since all the snow is melting, my driveway is a mud puddle. I stepped in mud and my shoes were covered. Then I get to work and so many things just did not go my way!!!! The Lord certainly knows how to stretch a person!

I have learned not to ask for patience because He will teach you how to be patient. I believe He has a sense of humor.

One thing is this, He must have known that not one more thing could go wrong, so when I arrived home, my husband and brother had cleaned my house for me and had dinner going!!!! What a husband I have and what a Mighty God I Serve.

Tramp Art

We recently had a new addition to our shop. I just found out today what this type of art is and I found it very interesting to pass on......


Tramp Art: "During the period between 1870-1930 a relatively little-known but widespread form of folk art blossomed in America. It was called Tramp Art. Made of wooden cigar boxes or produce crates, these chip-carved and layered pieces were fashioned into frames, jewelry boxes, sewing caddies, and even furniture.

Though the term Tramp Art implies that they were created by hobos, they are believed, in fact, to have been created primarily by skilled but itinerant German or Scandinavian immigrants who traveled the country selling or trading their wares.

Tramp Art shares its vocabulary with quilts. Both are made from salvaged materials, and cut into patterns of primarily geometric shapes pieced together, and layered to create utilitarian objects. Both traditions could be done in the company of others with the “how-to” passed on orally."

The boxes above are made from tongue depressors and popcicle sticks. This is a form of Tramp Art.

Today I got a call about 10:45 AM from one of my vendors. She was standing outside the door of my shop. I was planning to open at 12:00 Noon. So with her urging I opened early.

When I got there she had some magnificent sand blasted glass. Beautiful pieces!!!! I think this is a facinating craft!