As the autumn foliage colors are fading fast, my thoughts are on what now. The Oh! of something to do, look forward too, mark on the calendar, is fading as well. Energy, (not high most days anyway), is also dipping.
Tis now the season of craft fairs, holiday bazaars, concerts, and, baking! A local thrift store has their tree up already. There’s always a unique ornament or two to find there.
I, however, am a Thanksgiving person unwilling to cut autumn short by jumping into winter holidays. Let’s face it, tree goes up and the snowflakes fall.
Ornament hunting has become a tradition of mine. Seeing what is out there helps me decide whether to go traditional or choose a theme. Themes are fun. Traditional is easy.
Several years ago, tin ornaments were at the local Dollar General store. I bought a few. Every year since, I have shopped for them. So far, none have been found.
I have left over aluminum flashing from an art class early 2000. The problem is the outer aluminum edges are sharp. If I make my own ornaments, then I will have to find a way to hammer the edges smooth. I’m guessing folding over the edges will be a lot work.
There’s always an answer for what now.
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