I was thinking what I would like to write about next and I got this idea to make a gnome.  I guess I am kind of sticking with a garden theme this month.   My inspiration came from that funny travelocity gnome that you see on TV.   I really love gnomes and have made them before but I wanted to make

a different one this time.   I thought it might be fun to take pictures as I make him.   I did not know how he would turn

Well, the wrapping has begun!  I actually love to wrap gifts.  I love to go out and pick out the wrapping paper.  I am

kind of picky about it.  I like to get a few different kinds with matching ribbon and bows.  When it's time to wrap

I get all my supplies ready and spread out on the floor and turn on some Christmas music.  This really gets me in the spirit!   I just love a pretty package.

Hello!  I am so happy to be here on the Design Squad Blog!

I really enjoyed Patti's post about her family Christmas tree.  It was fun to see the photos of her many polymer clay ornaments from over the years.   I thought I would continue on the ornament theme as I am getting ready for a craft fair and making lots of ornaments myself.  I would love to share a couple with you.