Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Christmas Craft Time

Who knew that making ornaments was so much fun? I'm guessing three bottles of wine might have had something to do with the element of fun associated with the process, but you cannot deny the power of painting like a pre-schooler either. The act of making ornaments was remarkably simple, yet messy as all hell. Mix some flour, salt and water together, knead, shape and bake. There you have it.

Of course, once they are done baking, that's when the real fun begins! Punk Rock Baby and I used stencils, stamps, brushes, all kinds of shit to paint the most ridiculous ornaments you have ever seen. Now PRB actually has some artistic talent, so hers came out looking marvelous and were very detailed. Me on the other hand, well I made a boob ornament, a piece of poo ornament and various other juvenile themed ones. I did crack and do a couple of traditional ones like a XMAS tree and a wreath, but I would say the overwhelming result was pretty wacky. I took some pictures of them hanging on the tree so you can see what I mean.

A word of caution about drinking and doing arts and crafts. Be careful. It wasn't until Rudolph was hanging on the tree that I noticed that I never gave him antlers. And PRB's Santa has no hands. Minor oversights thanks to Yellow Tail.

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