Now available on ETSY!

Select stuff now available on ETSY!

http://wintersnowgypsy.etsy.com


but this, I think, is going to be slow going folks. There's something left to be desired in ETSY's interface for uploading stuff --- though I'm sure eventually I'll get the hang of it :)

Future project = make a new handle

I have a grill, but no handle. This needs must be fixed. ANd then? A party.

Future project = fix a step!

I need to do some fixing of steps in my yard. This could be dangerous. And it's just kind of gross to step on a semi-rotting board. Ah well.

Future plans = not-quite quilting

These used to be ties. I have plans. Plans that involve modgepodge (or more likely: polyurethane) and an earlier posted "future project". Yup. Would something like this be considered "anti-quilting"?

Future project = pottery!

I have a lot of pottery equipment at home that's just *begging* to be used. Much of it is lent to me & I want to make sure to keep it in good condition while I have it, so I figure I should really make it a priority to fire up the engines & kilns to make sure they stay (in the case of anything with an engine) well-oiled and in working condition.

This will be a LOT of work in prep as nearly all of the (many many pounds) of clay I have (both earthenware and stoneware) is kind of..... rock hard.

Future Project = Cement statue or birdbath

Here's the skeleton for a sculpture or (sculptural) bird bath to be made out of lightweight cement. I have yet to do *any* cement work this summer & the warm weather is fast disappearing, so I would like to make a move on this project sooner rather than later..... cement is FUN but it's also.... heavy & dusty & dirty .... and time consuming to make..... the time part is the part which has been slowing this one down. In many ways it's a whole day commitment to decide to work on cement.

Future project = a cement bench (or four)

A pile of blue insulation board awaits cutouts and other such prep in order to be made in to cement bench molds:



There are at least two places near my hosue that just beg for creative seating. This summer, I hope, is the summer I actually *make* these benches.

Future project = create custom frames

I have nifty frame making tools:



Why not use 'em?

Future project = torch work

This has been neglected the past few months:



Bonus future project: There's also a broken gargoyle in the background - he's supposed to be used as a "template" for making a new one out of super lightweight concrete.

Future project = signage! printing!

Here's a nifty sign machien my parents found and saved for me:



It needs a little clean-up, and then it will be fun to play with, I think!

Future project = two wooden benches

I have some sturdy shelves that I never intend to use as shelves. They came with part of the new cabinets in my kitchen. I think that each of these shelves will make an excellent wooden bench top.

Future project = a coffee table

This photograph does not do this piece of wood justice. I think that this will be a verrrry interesting coffee table someday.



(I almost feel like posting a picture of the scar on my arm that I have from attempting to move this large large piece of wood out of the trunk of my car all by myself. Lesson learned. Will ask for help next time.)