Snow Pond Primitives

Happy Thanksgiving

Hey buddies,

Hope you had a wonderful day. We really did.

A big thanks for Matt for really stepping up this year with dinner. I am the proud owner of 7 stitches in my thumb. Beware of tin cans.

Actually it's my carving hand and It has been very frustrating for me, but I am thankful that in a few days (perhaps I'll try tomorrow) I'll be carving again:)

Since it's Black Friday and Cyber Monday I am offering free shipping for all of the items in my Etsy shop until Monday at midnight.

I am off to work on the tree that I just dragged out on the back porch.

Hugs and thanks for your support,

Helena

Carved Vintage Spools and Rolling Pin Santas

Hey buddies,

I have minutes before I run and get Hope from school but wanted to share my latest carvings. I am a carving fool, and my flower beds are paying the price.Weeds need their turn in the sun too, right?

This guy is 5" tall and I will be making as many as I can find time too. he is listed at my Etsy shop.

As well as my latest carved vintage sewing spool Santa who can be found at my Etsy and my new Art fire shop.
Have to run but I'll be back.

Have a great day!

hugs,

Helena

Happy Veterans Day

A big thank you to all who have served and are serving our country. And a special hug to my husband Matt, brother in law Bob, and our oldest son Matthew xoxoxoxo

Craft Shows And Carved Snowmen

Hey buddies,

Did you have a good weekend? We went to a really fun local art show at The Low Country Store, that I really wish I had exhibited at. Next year I plan to:) It had an amazing turn out.

I listed some of my little carved snowmen and another carved spool ornament at my Etsy shop. If you would like to take a peek click on the side bar at the left, or right here.

I will be carving and painting frantically in the weeks to come since Christmas is coming fast!! I have to turn the carols up real loud, although I am definitely in the spirit.

We saw a man who looked like Santa in the store the other day and I casually said,"greenhouse please" to Hope's disbelief. ha ha it was really funny. He didn't know what I meant, unless he was the REAL Santa Claus. You never know where he may be, even in isle 4 of Beaufort's Food Lion:)

Off to walk my pup, get my girl from school and look for Santa.

Hugs,

Helena

Primitive Carved Santa Ornaments

Hey buddies,

Sorry I haven't been around. I am trying to gear up for the Christmas season and have been carving up a storm and listing new items on my websites. I have decided that if my sales aren't that great this year I will most likely be closing my websites. I'll still sell on Etsy, see left sidebar, and possibly eBay but the websites are just one more thing that needs updating, and I would rather be creating than juggling multiple sites.
 

I am thinking hard about selling plants on a site or two because that is my favorite thing to do these days, Our house will soon be over run with babies that I have propagated, once I have to move them in the house at night. (so happy that Matt isn't bothered by my many passions xo)
Well Hope needs help with her homework, Michael just walked in the door from school, and I need to call and say hi to Matthew at the Fed Agent Academy.

Keep checking back because I have about 20 carvings on my studio table that I need to show you.

Hugs,

Helena

Vintage Book Purses

Our very own Liss (fiance to our very own Matthew) has begun her very own blog named, Patience Creations and is making these extremely cool vintage purses made from old book covers/pages, and she has begun jewelry making also.You can check out her blog right here.

We had lots of fun thrifting at the local shops here in Beaufort, I have now added books and handles to the thrifty things that I search for, for Liss.

A few days after Matthew left for Federal Agent Academy, Liss was in a car accident and is more interested at the moment in trips to the chiropractor and doctors, and being pain free~ Get well Liss, especially since you are the Birthday girl tomorrow.xoxox

Off to put Hope to bed.

Hugs,

Helena

A Primitive Witch Collage

Hey buddies,

Another great Arts A Flutter update is here. Do you like my latest collaboration with my daughter Hope?

More details on my Helena C Studios blog.

I promise I will have some carvings to show you by Sunday the latest. One is a teeny tiny one:)

Matt and I are off to take the Teddy Bear for a walk. There's nothing like the moonlight shining through the Spanish moss.

Have a great night!

Hugs,

Helena

Pottery Earrings To Be

Hey Buddies,

I will finally be getting back to carving today with the Santa season approaching, snowman season too.

I wanted to share with you some mini pottery pieces that will be earrings in the near future.

I glazed them with my favorite "Floating Blue" glaze that sometimes comes out more blue, and other times more brown, and sometimes well, it sides right off and sticks to the kiln shelves which makes Trevor our instructor say really bad things:) but only the kiln will know.

I am showing of my royal blue earrings to be, right here, and perhaps a pottery bird or two.

Have a wonderful Monday~

Hugs,

Helena

Recycled Sea Glass Earrings

Hey buddies,

I haven't forgotten about you. I was busy  enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation, got vertigo and the computer made me dizzier than ever and then, my hard drive died. Luckily Matt revived it with the leaf blower!! That guy is handy.

I wanted to share the few creations that I made over the summer. Besides playing and gardening I didn't get many items made for my sites, but I will be getting back to it now that Hope left me due to school being back in session.

These earrings went to my sister Heather in MA, but I will be making more in the weeks to come if you would like to place an order.

If you would like to see more beach glass earrings click here. These were for Mum's birthday.

I promise I will be creating and posting regularly so don't give up on me.

Have to go get Hope in a few.

Hugs,

Helena

Creations By Hope

Hey buddies,

Wow I have been neglecting this blog and playing favorites over here. I hope that you check both blogs. My beachy stuff goes to Helena C Studios and my primitives and carvings go right here. Maybe I should just have one blog so as not to disappoint, and or drive myself crazy:)

Anyway, do you see these cutie pie felt kitties? These were designed 100% by my baby girl Hope, who is now 10 yrs old and always always, knitting, sewing, drawing etc etc . If you would like one just email me or leave a comment on this blog for prices etc. (Sorry but the orange one is mine all mine and not for sale, but I know she would be thrilled to create your very own.)
We have been having so much fun this summer and that is part of my absence. I just can't get back each precious moment with my kids and I always take full advantage of them still wanting to play, chat hang out with me etc.
Now Matt is working at home and that brings even more to this busy house, and then there is the pool. We have been having lots of daily fun in that.
I have actually been carving some palm frond wood and will share, but right now I have to get ready to go to the doctor because I am feeling very dizzy, and have been since Sunday (no jokes please ha ha )
Have a great day,
Hugs,
Helena