Thursday, December 31, 2009

December


December
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I did it! I managed to post a photo almost every day of 2009. I'll be posting at julia365-2010.blogspot.com for 2010.

1. Dec 1 Beads, 2. Dec 2 Earrings, 3. Dec 3 Crystals, 4. Dec 4 Roombox, 5. Dec 5 Wrapping, 6. Dec 6 Cookies, 7. Dec 7 Creatures, 8. Dec 8 Treats, 9. Dec 9 Received, 10. Dec 10 Punch, 11. Dec 11 Cookies, 12. Dec 12 Raffia, 13. Dec 13 Glasses, 14. Dec 14 Centerpiece, 15. Dec 15 Shells, 16. Dec 16 Shells, 17. Dec 17 Shells, 18. Dec 18 Shells, 19. Dec 19 Earrings, 20. Dec 20 Earrings, 21. Dec 21 Decoration, 22. Dec 22 Wrapping, 23. Dec 23 Nativity, 24. Dec 24 Party, 25. Dec 25 Gift, 26. Dec 26 Setting, 27. Dec 27 Cards, 28. Dec 28 Frog, 29. Dec 29 Frog, 30. Dec 31 Nickel, 31. Dec 30 Nickel

Dec 31


Dec 31 Nickel
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Indian head side of nickel for completeness.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Dec 30


Dec 30 Nickel
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
This buffalo nickel's date is worn off so it's not worth anything but I like having it.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Dec 29


Dec 29 Frog
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Shiny rocks. Shiny frog. What more needs to be said?

Monday, December 28, 2009

Dec 28


Dec 28 Frog
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I have rocks. I have a jeweled frog. They seem to belong together.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Dec 27


Dec 27 Cards
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I don't have room for a Christmas tree so I make one out of Christmas cards.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Dec 26


Dec 26 Setting
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Pretty but grainy iPhone picture of one of the table settings for the Christmas party.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Dec 25


Dec 25 Gift
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
This was the most, uh, interesting gift given to one of the kids at the Christmas party.

It appears to be a jewelry hanger grafted onto a headless Barbie.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Dec 24


Dec 24 Party
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
It's a party in the miniature house.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Dec 23


Dec 23 Nativity
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
A co-worker decorates the Help Desk. Clever and hilarious! Good job, Andy.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Dec 22


Dec 22 Wrapping
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Gift bag? Check.
Christmas tissue paper? Check.
Wrapping paper? Check.
Bag decoration? Check.

All systems go. Ready to give.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Dec 21


Dec 21 Decoration
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Alex sent me this and it's really cute. I'll be saving to keep in the permanent Christmas rotation.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Dec 20


Dec 20 Earrings
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
This will a good shot for my etsy.com store when I open it in January.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Dec 19


Dec 19 Earrings
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Beaded beads are fun to make.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Dec 18


Dec 18 Shells
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Last of the shell photos (for now).

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Dec 17


Dec 17 Shells
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
More shells.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Dec 16


Dec 16 Shells
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I don't know what I'm going to do with the shells but I can take pictures of them.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Dec 15


Dec 15 Shells
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I got a bunch of shells at a bead (and miscellaneous) swap a few weeks ago.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Dec 14


Dec 14 Centerpiece
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
When I bought this centerpiece from a dollhouse shop in the spring, I started plotting my Christmas card.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Dec 13


Dec 13 Glasses
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I'm glad to have my iPhone with me when I'm waiting in line.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Dec 12


Dec 12 Raffia
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I got this from the bead society gift exchange. I think it's woven raffia.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Dec 11


Dec 11 Cookies
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
My sister Alex sent me a box of cookies for Christmas. Here's a selection of them: raspberry meringue bars, lemon bars, brownies, chocolate chip, and two kinds of biscotti.

To say she knows how to bake is an understatement.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Dec 10


Dec 10 Punch
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
My miniatures have better parties than I do.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Dec 9


Dec 9 Received
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
The first gift I've received for this holiday season. I really like the glitter letters.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Dec 8


Dec 8 Treats
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I'm sure Santa would like chocolate in addition to milk and cookies.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Dec 7


Dec 7 Creatures
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
A friend brought these clay animals back from Mexico.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Dec 6


Dec 6 Cookies
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
The miniature cookies look good enough to eat.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Dec 5


Dec 5 Wrapping
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Holiday season motoring along nicely. These are my first wrapped presents.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Dec 4


Dec 4 Roombox
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
First cut at the Christmas scene in the roombox. Wallpaper is the thing I need most.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Dec 3


Dec 3 Crystals
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
In the future, these crystals will end up on a beaded box top.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Dec 2


Dec 2 Earrings
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I'm trying different earring designs.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Dec 1


Dec 1 Beads
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I'm experimenting with photos of glass objects. It's hard to get the lighting right so there isn't too much reflection.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Nov 29


Nov 29 Presents
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
It's inexpensive to buy lots of miniature presents.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Nov 28


Nov 28 Roombox
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Roombox purchased. Assembly commenced.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Nov 27


Nov 27 Miniature
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I bought the wrapped present. How did they get it so perfect? I can't do that with a full-sized present.

I love the little chocolate box too. I bought Whitman Samplers for Christmas presents when I was in elementary school.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Nov 26


Nov 26 Plate
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I'm thinking of getting a room box to contain an entire miniature Christmas room so that I can use all the little things.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Nov 25


Nov 25 Lights
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I've been collecting items for miniature Christmas scenes.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Nov 24


Nov 24 Dinner
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Now I eat.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Nov 23


Nov 23 Gravy
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Gravy's ready. Where are the potatoes?

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Nov 22


Nov 22 Gravy
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Gravy preparation.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Nov 21


Nov 21 Potato
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I have a craving for mashed potatoes with mushroom and onion gravy.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Nov 20


Nov 20 Rose
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
Close-up view of the rose.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Nov 19


Nov 19 Rose
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
3rd view of the rose.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Nov 18


Nov 18 Rose
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
2nd view of the rose.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nov 17


Nov 17 Rose
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
I designed this rose using the challenge bead from Bead Club. (Remember the bead?

Monday, November 16, 2009

Nov 16


Nov 16 Applesauce
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
The apple peeler worked beautifully and I made chunky applesauce in the crockpot.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Nov 15


Nov 15 Teas
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
They are so elegant compared to ordinary teabags.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Nov 14


Nov 14 Tea
Originally uploaded by Julia1010
My friend Barbara gave me these fancy tea bags (sachets?). Come over and I'll serve you tea in best teacup.