Valentine's Day is coming up...

Wishing you All a Blessed Christmas and Peace in 2011 !!!

scenes of winter and Christmas....

A Kenyan nativity...

This is one of my favorite Christmas items. I bought it in Kenya several years ago on a mission trip. It is made out of wire and the dried leaves of a banana tree. The detailing and craftsmanship is so amazing..

winter on Turkey Track...

missing family and friends this time of year...

mini "horsie " painting...

first snow here at the studio in western Pa....

alpaca dressed for a chill....

a wedding gift to a nice couple...

read the sign....

this handpainted sign once sold at my sister's shop in Vt. says it all...

a new card...

Introducing your favorite reindeer taking time out for refreshment....a new upcoming card for sale on Etsy : Rudolph Latte !!!!

snow flurry pals...

This is a new design for a Christmas stocking .....

a nice bowl painted for my friend Ruth discovered in the archives....

St.Francis Scarecrow:an oxymoron...

giving thanks for overcoming...

It is a wonderful thing to find that with His grace you are able to do THAT thing you never dreamed possible ! In this case ....the computer  and this Grandma...oh, glory !

autumn Amish delight .......

Finally getting there with my new blog!!!!

Dear Family and Friends...

I'm starting a blog at the urging of alot of my friends.......to go directly to my blog site, you can type in the following URL:  http://valpoverella.blogspot.com/

Please bear with me as I learn all of the ropes!