I feel the need to embellish!

I love to create things that embellish the moment and make it more memorable. To me, nothing is more satisfying than to have that special something recall a cherished time in your life. Whether it is something simple, like a themed napkin or more elaborate like coordinated favors, table arrangements, arbors and menus, if it serves to make the person or moment special, it's worth the effort! From working on prom decorating committees, I have created centerpieces for rooms: 

Junior Prom - "Enchanted Carousel" - I designed and constructed this:

Senior Prom: "On the Eve of a Pineapple Sundae" - I designed and constructed the   room-sized pineapple:

There are the hand decorated umbrellas for wedding showers, themed favors, table numbers, centerpieces and other items that I was unable to find in stores. I loved the challenge of making what I couldn't find!

Here are some of the things I made for my son's wedding last June:

 

All of these things were an integral part of my life's moments to be remembered. Their construction was instrumental in the way I coped with the life events and they helped me to be totally immersed in the experience. I hope that they enhanced the experience for those also in attendance. The smiles of surprise were my greatest rewards. I have found that most of the time, it's the little things that count. 

Now, in retirement, I'm looking to expand my creativity and share what I learn along the way. This blog will serve as a sounding board for techniques (new and old,) my experiences (good and bad) with products and tools of the trade as well as a showcase for my work. Tomorrow I hope to share some of my favorite scrapbooking layouts, albums and one of my most recent endeavors with ribbons. I can't wait to share them with you all. Have a sparkling day!