Flea Market Finds!

After spending a few days in Bethlehem... we worked 

our way to Adamstown, PA and Shupp's Flea Market. 

Located under the canopy of several wooded acres... 

 we always seem to find treasures there. 

  Katie found some vintage stamps and beautiful Victorian 

calling cards that she will use on her cards.  

I found a sweet 4 1/4 inch "frozen charlotte"... 

a rusty little funnel, some crocheted pieces, 

a lovely old glass paperweight,

 a few wooden key-hole dresser drawer cut outs 

and some woven hemming. 

Bethlehem... past and present!

O Little Town of Bethlehem!

We spent three days in beautiful, 

historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania this past week.

Katie and I have always marveled at the story 

of the Moravians... their faith and fearless spirit.

When we lived in Vermont, every December, 

several families would join us as we each created 

(in the Moravian tradition) our own Putz. 

This was an elaborate "creche scene" that

included numerous figures, houses and embellishments.

True North... an update!

I am plugging away, a little bit at a time on "Verus North!" 

I found a little knit sweater that suits her... 

and this wild purple metallic fabric; just for fun!  

I still have to gesso the entire head...

 but added a few freckles with my pencil,

 just to see what she would look like.

True North... truly a WIP!

I found time over the weekend 

to put a little mouth on "Verus North"

and finish her paperclay hair!

I still need to basecoat the entire head with gesso.

Impatient me... I added a bit of Prismacolor pencil 
detail and watercolor blush... just for fun! 

"Verus North"... True North

I found a delightful old children's compass at our local Cowtown flea market several weeks ago.  It immediately brought to mind the lyrics from Twila Paris' song: "True North."  The lyrics read, in part:

There’s a strong steady light 

that is guiding us home 

In the lingering night 
we were never alone...

We need an absolute compass

now more than ever before... 

True North 

And so, the journey begins as I start working on a new folk art doll... She will be holding that compass... a seeker of "Verus North!"

Steampunk Angel... reporting for duty Lord!

He looks ready for

 his next assignment!

"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, 

for by this some have entertained angels 

without knowing it." (NASB)