Snowman Plate

It is finally ready!  After the first one broke while being fired, we had to start over.  I am very pleased with this year's plate.  So sentimental!

So Sad

I was so disappointed to get this picture.  Every year I have the kids make a hand or foot print plate.  This is my treat to myself for Christmas.  I was really looking forward to getting the plate, but it broke in the firing process.  The artist was nice enough to offer to make a replacement, but it will be after Christmas.  I do love how the snowman design turned out.  I can't wait to remake it.  Cross your fingers!

Christmas Plate

For the second year in a row, I ordered a Christmas plate of the boys' footprint.  I never thought I would be so excited about a little plate, but I love it!  

"Handy" Elves

The boys and I made a fun Christmas plate keepsake at Sunshine Glaze. I have never visited this hands on artistic studio, and I love it. The boys got their hands painted and pressed on the plate. While I painted the elf hats and collars, Ryland painted his very own tile. He told me it was a dragon picture, so I am guessing it was abstract art. The boys cooperated until the black outlining started. It got a little nuts, so we had to rap it up quickly. I was very unsure of what the final product would look like, and I was pleasantly surprised when I picked it up. I had a great time with them and want to make this a new Christmas tradition.