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COLD








SNOW BALL.....






Ornaments?





I've been making (and selling) faux snowballs and snowblocks for a few years.
It all started when I had an idea for a project that included a galvanized pail that I had painted.
I wanted to fill it with snowballs and under-lighting.
Well, it has "snowballed" from there.
These are what I decked my Christmas tree with this year.
I wanted to show you my frosty ornaments before they head back into storage.




The Angel in my life



She is my pleasant distraction.





I've got a sneaking suspicion it's time for my medicine.

It is?!!



P-L-E-A-S-E! NOT the yucky stuff!!




Wait a minute, whats this?




I must give this the sniff test.




This is too good to be medicine.
It tastes like my yummy favorite...YOGURT.

And we have success.

Comments

Cora said…
Your Angel is beautiful...they are such good friends and companions.

You fooled me on the Icy snow ornaments..thought it was icy snow for real. They are beautiful.
January 8, 2010 at 8:09 PM
The Quintessential Magpie said…
What a gorgeous cat! Loved seeing her and your cute ornaments, too.

XO,

Sheila :-)
January 8, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Tardevil said…
They're cute! Might have to try making some for myself! Liked the yawning cat picture.
January 8, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Tara said…
Whatever you have to do to trick them! I love your snowballs. You had me snowballed, i thought they were going to turn out to be snowcones! They are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for shariny the icy beauties and have a terrific weekendg
January 8, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Debbie said…
The snowballs look so real! And Angel is beautiful. I have two of my own and there are days I wonder what I would be like without them.

Stay warm,
Debbie
January 9, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Julie Marie said…
Hello Sara...oooh your kitty is adorable! Kitty kisses precious little baby... xoxo Julie Marie
January 9, 2010 at 5:12 AM
Justine said…
OMG, she is soooooooooooo beautiful! Do you give her pills, or is it liquid stuff? If it's pills, but Greenies Pill Pockets. They've been a lifesaver for me with Simmie! I actually buy the dog ones (Chicken) because they're huge and each one I can break off pieces and use it at least 5 times!

Now, I really want to know how you made those pretty snow balls!!!

Justine :o )
January 9, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Sue said…
Sara, Those snowballs are way too cool! I don't remember seeing then in your shop last time I was there. I am interested in them - can you get back with me about them? Thanks, schweetie.
~ Sue
January 9, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Florence said…
I love those snow balls they are wonderful. Your kitties are beautiful too. Florence
January 9, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Anonymous said…
That is a clever way to feed a cat her meds. Awesome snow ornaments! I thought they were real.
January 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM
A Bite of Country Cupcakes said…
WOW!The snowballs are incredibly life like.
A cat that likes yogurt,Would you believe our hens love it!
January 10, 2010 at 11:29 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Wow , the snowballs are wonderful! Sweet kitty, too! Enjoy your week!
January 10, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Lori said…
what a sweet kitty!!! i love your snow ornaments...i thought that was real snow at first too!!!
January 11, 2010 at 3:03 AM
Prim Rose Hill ©2008-2020 said…
Hi Sara! Thank you for visiting my blog! I LOVE your snow ornaments!

I wonder if my kitty would eat yogurt? How adorable!

Off to enjoy more of your blog!

Take care!! :)
January 11, 2010 at 12:56 PM
wendy said…
I love the snowball --oranments?? could have fooled me. very neat.

ah, cute kitty, spoiled kitty
January 11, 2010 at 7:05 PM
MedaM said…
Your blog is really beautiful and you are a very creative person. I like your snowball ornaments and your Angel is so cute.
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your nice comment.
January 12, 2010 at 3:40 AM
Rue said…
Hi Sara :)

Those are so cute! So is that sweet kitty of yours :)

xoxo,
rue
January 12, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Susie Q said…
Angel is so beautiful...and yes. Yogurt is yummy! : )
Your snow ornaments are just wonderful! I love them!
Love,
Sue
January 12, 2010 at 11:51 AM
~CC Catherine said…
Hi Sara, Wanted to stop in to say hello and say thanks for dropping by recently and leaving such "sweet" notes. :) Your ICE cubes are precious....and ANGEL is just out of this world. She is just SO cute! :) You have a super Happy New Year! ~CC Catherine
January 12, 2010 at 8:46 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
LOve your kitty! LOL! I can't believe she likes yogurt!
January 13, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Room to Inspire said…
What a beautiful cat - great photos.

Chelsea
January 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Jennifer Juniper said…
Those snowballs look so realistic!
January 14, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said…
Oh my goodness, how beautiful your Angel is (except in that one scary photo ;) Your ornaments are very cute Sara! Have a great day and thank you for putting my giveaway on your sidebar, I've dropped your name in the hat once again!
xo~Tracie
January 14, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Melissa Miller said…
Beautiful icy snow ornaments Sara!

Angel is such a gorgeous girl! I wish I could hold her and she could meet my Mr Chestnut. I am so glad to hear she is doing better these days. Thank you God. Amen.
Shhh...don't tell but Chestnut is on a diet as well. He! Our kitties do love to eat huh?

Thank you for your kind words about our guest room. You made my day sweet friend!

Many Blessings, ~Melissa :)
January 14, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Martha's Favorites said…
Wow! I wish I would have seen these at Christmas time. You do great work. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I will be back and visit again. Blessings, Martha
January 14, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said…
Your beautiful white cat is soooo beautiful.I've always loved white cats. Yours certainly an Angel.
I Just love your snowball ornaments... they are just gorgeous.Do you make a sell them? So kool looking. Speaking of Snowballs.One of my white peacocks is name Snowball.I also had a white cat years ago ...named Snowball.
since I have a new baby white peacock(unnamed as of now)I think I will call it Angel after your cat.
XXOO Marie Antionette
January 15, 2010 at 4:09 AM
Tricia said…
Very 'cool' ornaments! :-)
Your baby is precious.
I have a little surprise for you so please check out my post today. Happy Friday~

http://morningt.blogspot.com/2010/01/spreading-sunshine.html
January 15, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Betzie said…
Those snowballs are really neat Sara! I bet your tree was gorgeous! I've been taking down decorations today, boo hoo...no fun. Still have my tree up though...will wait a few more days.
Your cat is so pretty, I love white cats!!! Great pics as always!!! Thanks for visiting me today. xoxo
January 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Kay-The Rustic Cottage said…
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I'm so glad to have a new "friend" who is almost a neighbor. Your blog and the things you make are lovely - so is your precious kitty.
January 16, 2010 at 1:10 AM
Debbie said…
I love your ornaments. They look so real!
January 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Jean Tuthill said…
Your Angel is beautiful and the snowballs look so real! Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comments about my life change. I am looking forward to retiring so much, and getting back to my blogging friends. I'm also on Facebook and having fun with that, too. There is so much I want to do and I feel like I have a chance now. Talk to you soon.....
January 16, 2010 at 5:43 PM
GranthamLynn said…
Oh the snowballs looked so real. I had the same idea. How did you do it?
BTW your kitty is so sweet.
January 18, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said…
Hi Sara!
Thanks for visiting with me and the bunnies. We enjoyed our visit with you too and will be back for sure! Love those snowballs and of course love the kitty! Have always had a love of white cats!
bunny hugs to you,
shell
January 19, 2010 at 3:53 AM
Helen said…
All of this white? Quite nice I must say!
January 19, 2010 at 9:23 AM
The Vintage Kitten said…
Your Angel is purrrrfect! Her 'yawn' picture made me laugh X
January 19, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Rettabug said…
*Nice kitty-kitty*~~pat~pat~

We had an all white cat for 18 years, named appropriately Snowball. He was deaf but a wonderful companion to my DD throughout her childhood. She even had a wedding picture taken with him!

Thanks for stopping by & adding your well wishes for my friends & the poor people of Haiti.
January 19, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Uncovered Ruby said…
I really like your snowball ornaments, I bet they look beautiful on your tree. Have a pic of the whole tree?
Your sweet angel is cute too..I've got one of my own..I'm glad I stumbled onto your blog! Lisa ;-)
January 20, 2010 at 1:03 AM
French Basketeer said…
I will stop feeling guilty now about posting about my pet instead of baskets :) lovely lovely blog Sara; enjoying it very much!!
xxoo Andrea
January 21, 2010 at 4:22 AM
French Basketeer said…
I will stop feeling guilty now about posting about my pet instead of baskets :) lovely lovely blog Sara; enjoying it very much!!
xxoo Andrea
January 21, 2010 at 4:22 AM
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said…
I thought I would stop over and tell you that I did have craft therapy today and it was wonderful. Nothing like creating something fun to make you feel so much better....your kitty sure looks like she is enjoying whatever meds she needs...maybe I should try that!
Thanks for visiting...
January 22, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Barbara Jean said…
Both your treasures are very beautiful.
Your snow ornaments are very unique and lovely.

thanks for coming by.
I'll try to make it back Tuesday.

blessings

barbara jean
January 22, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Lori said…
Oh how adorable!!!!! My Kitty is a yogurt fan too and anything else that is sugary or sweet!! Silly kitties!! happy Weekend! Lori
January 22, 2010 at 10:15 PM
~*~ saskia ~*~ said…
Oh, I love your photographs especially the icy ones! Very beautiful.
Have a sweet sunday!
Saskia
January 31, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Anonymous said…
sarasweetsurprise.blogspot.com; You saved my day again.
February 16, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Chatty Crone said…
Oh my gosh - this looks just like my grandson (8) taking his medicine - but at the end where your gorgeous cat takes his medicine - my grandson is still fighting - lol.

Sandie
February 17, 2010 at 4:06 PM
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