Ornament Factory

Since sending off ornaments to 4 boutiques, my own supply has been depleted.

So for the Irish American Heritage Center’s Christmas Bazaar I had to go back into the studio.

I reviewed some Irish Christmas carols, and found my favorite on the list.

Then I realized my friends had requested rainbow safety pin angels, and I set to bending those as well.

Soon my fingers were sore and I had to put gloves on.

Putting outfits together came next, which was easier on the fingers.

Last month my favorite mini-iron lost its protective handle, and the back-up iron came apart as well.

I ordered a replacement, which is really a rhinestone setting tool.

The new one is so pristine that I am still using my rejiggered version, but the blue strip is coming apart again so the time is next to christen the clean one.

I dressed my “Irish” angels in reds and greens.

I also tried to draw a Chicago flag for a friend, but it requires more practice for the general public.

This rainbow angel had awesome hair, but it’s not feasible to keep that look.

A customer wrapped her pendant commission in lovely paper that had to be repurposed.

This is my Beetlejuice Frosty.

I also put a pom-pom frosty together.

I had a productive few days.

There are more ideas swirling in my head, but these will be the ones going on display on Sunday.

Tagging them was next.

I’m re-setting the jig for book ornament commissions, and am ready to take on a new batch of custom orders now that these cuties are floating to new homes.

This is my current full range of angels. Claim them on Sunday or at future pop-ups.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, or next Thursday at the Warm Bevvy Walk at See Jane Sparkle, or at the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow December 10 & 11.