Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Finished Painting the Carvings

Posted on November 22, 2019 by civilwarrose5

It seems like it was forever ago that I showed you the samples I had painted. I decided that I just needed to sit down and do them so that they could be done and off of my table. I … Continue reading →

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A Jesus Shed – Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2019 by civilwarrose5

So, I told you that Jay is building a Jesus Shed (a.k.a. creche). It is massive and taking up a large portion of our basement. However, we are only a few weeks away from Advent so this has to be … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare to Crochet/Knit A Blanket From a Pattern

Posted on November 15, 2019 by civilwarrose5

There are a LOT of blog posts, instructions and YouTube videos about this topic, but perhaps I can put some of this in such a way that it might click for somebody. I am FAR from an expert on the … Continue reading →

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A Jesus Shed

Posted on November 12, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This past summer one of the guys from church asked Jay to be involved with a project. Currently our creche at church involves a basic manger with plastic figures of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. They light up. Well, I … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #27

Posted on November 8, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #27 “Cartoon Cowboy Boots” I apologize for the picture, but now that daylight savings time has ended I’m not home when it’s light out. Pictures come out best when they are done in the natural light so … Continue reading →

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Painting the Carvings…

Posted on November 5, 2019 by civilwarrose5

The other night I dreamed that Jay’s sister received a beautiful set of china as a wedding gift. Along with the china was a set of silverware with gorgeous ceramic handles. The problem was that the handles were very long … Continue reading →

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Project Custom Clothes- Bodycon Dress

Posted on November 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Have you ever heard of the term ‘Bodycon Dress’? I hadn’t until I asked “Jamie” to look around and determine what garments she would like to have in her custom clothing wardrobe. A Bodycon dress was on her list. I … Continue reading →

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Wood Carving Finishes

Posted on October 29, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Last week I showed you the wolf and the tiger that Jay had agreed to do for a coworker. When the giant carvings were done Jay had the coworker over to double check they were what he wanted. He was … Continue reading →

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Meet Addie the Dress Form

Posted on October 25, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I have a very lovely friend whom I’ll call “Jamie.” I have known Jamie for almost 20 years (YIKES!!) and she has always been petite and wispy. Just don’t piss her off because you will rue the day! Anyway, last … Continue reading →

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Animal Carvings

Posted on October 22, 2019 by civilwarrose5

In the past Jay has done some animal carvings in wood. You might remember the dog clocks that he made this past spring… Last week I gave you a sneak peek at his current project. This is on a small … Continue reading →

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