Tag Archives: Santa Claus

Santa Candy Container

Posted on December 25, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

Mitchell has memories of his Mom’s ceramic Santa filled with Christmas candy. Santa’s looking much bedraggled (loved) but I restored him to his glory for the image. HO HO HO! I also discovered that you cannot mix honey based paints … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Drunken Elf

Posted on December 23, 2017 by dkatiepowellart

My mom had this drunken elf for many years after I left home.. He has a list of who’s naughty and nice, but you get the feeling that the drink has kept him from reporting this to Santa! To hear … Continue reading →

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Bright Ideas, Week 9

Posted on June 25, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

I sketched these in the Bright Ideas journal, and have begun to pick up whatever color ink I want to use. Rules are meant to be broken! We didn’t have a lot of money but Christmas was always a lot … Continue reading →

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Holiday Memory Gift

Posted on December 24, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

Merry Christmas, Happy Santa Day, Happy Hanukkah (passed but we have our Stars of David on our tree), and all the other holidays! Looking toward the light in our physical, personal, and national arenas! The folding journal, ready for words … Continue reading →

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Ho-Ho-Ho!

Posted on December 5, 2015 by dkatiepowellart

My mom is housebound. She hates it. I decided to make a card for her of her giant Santa (given to her by friends in Laguna Beach) which she often used to hold presents on her rattan chair. Turned out … Continue reading →