- Posted by Ellen Heck
Creative Carving ’09
Read moreI hadn’t carved a pumpkin in a few years, but I felt like we were very efficient this time. It must be the new tools they’re selling – especially a little plastic rasp that comes in one of the kits from Target. I remember emptying out the gunk with big salad spoons in the past, but this thing is shaped
- Posted by Ellen Heck
Seasonal Smiles
Read moreWell, October is in full swing! Here are some friendly fellows from my neighborhood (and a catumpkin) (and, yes, that is Batman there in the lower right corner, though he is looking a little puny in this particular scene…). I love the idea of using dishes as jack-o-lantern hats – it makes these two look very dapper (and is a
A Thank You Note to the Austin Fire Department
Read moreDon’t worry mom, we did not have a fire! Lunch was over and I was heading up to the studio, when suddenly, I heard the sound of rushing water … unfortunately, it was coming from under my kitchen sink. The next thing I knew, water was filling our kitchen. I raced to the location of the geyser. A pipe had