Creations at Willow Brook

01/11/2025

Easy craft idea: This snowman wreath is made from antique barrel rings, but you could substitute bead wreaths, wire rings, or embroidery hoops. (I've used all of these with this design.)

The vintage tip is that this hat is my husband's from his childhood. My mother-in-law had it in a trunk for 40+ years. So find a cool vintage hat or, better yet, grab a snow pic of your special little one in their favorite hat and then use that hat to make a wreath to enjoy for all their future snow days.

Because, yes, my spunky 60 year old husband is out playing in the snow at Willowcreek today on his "big boy" toys. And I love that this hat reminds him of his childhood snowdays.

Message me if you want tips on how to assemble the wreath. There are a few easy tricks to getting it to work out.

12/23/2024

Hello friends,

I'd like to offer to design commissioned pieces for you that feature your special ornaments.

I've sucessfully shipped my assemblages and wreaths all over the United States.

Since retirement I have joined seveal vintage crafting groups. We buy and sell vintage supplies to each other and I have so many beautiful vintage supplies that I could use to create your one- of- a kind art assemblage that features your precious ornament or ornaments.

Price would be very reasonable and depend on the amount/cost of the supplies that I add to your piece.

Just something to think about as you pack up your ornaments this year. If you have 1 or 2 that are special, and you'd like to feature in an assemblage, leave them out and contact me. I can work with just about any materials- that's part of the fun in creating assemblages- mixed media! (I made my mom one that featured my mam-maw's s***f cans. So everything has potential!)

I'd love to make something beautiful for you!

Here I will share my upcycle projects, house decor, antiques, and inspirations from our farm.

12/21/2024

12/07/2024

Some of my favorite vintage decorations this year

12/07/2024

Come see Creations at Willow Brook at Drew's on Main and support the Volunteer High Fine Arts Department. I'll have lots of new creations!

11/02/2023

Here is my entire mini-tea assemblage series. Each is made with 90-95% vintage ornaments to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
These will be available for $10-$12 each at Meadowview this weekend.

11/02/2023

I've loved making this series in mini Christmas mugs. This is my favorite! Vintage baby's first Christmas is featured nestled among vintage, repurposed, and a few new pieces.