The Storm Jar Project on Amazon Kindle

Last year I published a Kindle book called, "Decorative Painting Project."  It is about making a storm jar.  Some people call it a hurricane jar.  These jars hold spare candles and matches when the lights go out.

I found a clay pot in an old shop along the coast.  I bought some potting clay that will air dry.  I took the clay and turned the lid into a candle holder.  Then I painted the jar to represent a captain of his ship standing his own through a midnight storm out on the open seas.

The jar looks nice on a mantle or next to a fireplace.  I have made several of these storm jars and given them as gifts.  Decorative painting is a pleasant pass time.  The book has plenty of color photos showing how to apply the clay and step by step painting instructions and the design included. If you would like to try this project check it out on Amazon kindle.  Keep matches away from the little ones.

 Always,
 Jana

The Horse Menagerie Carousel Needle Punch (in progress)

Hi Everyone,

My newest embroidered circus project is coming along. I am excited about how the figure is developing.

This amusement ride (once called the Horse Ballet) will be mounted on a wooden carousel pole. 

I will update you as the project continues!

Jana and Safe Harbor Home Boutique

Carousel Rabbit Punch Needle

Hi Everyone,

The Rabbit Menagerie Figure.

Oh those colorful and magical Carousel days!  (Golden age 1840-1930).  Sad to think an old art form gone by. There are less than 200 left!

Carousels  (Italian - Carosello)  where first introduced to the USA in the early 1800's.  A beautiful era gone by.

 I decided to mix this era with an old Russian embroidery technique.  Here you see what was called the
Jumper.  He is the Carousel figure that has all four feet off the ground suspended through the air.  Thanks for looking,  Jana

If interested in purchasing email me at rcpshhb@gmail.com

Or on Etsy at "Safe Harbor Home Boutique"www.etsy.com/listing/155215009/carousel-rabbit-ornament-punch-needle?ref=shop_home_active

Shell Wreath

We had a great relaxing day making seashell wreaths! A glass of wine each and some friends got the job done! I left with a nautical wreath for the door of our guest room. Gather all your materials and wrap the wreath with hemp cord the day before and don't forget to make a loop with the hemp so you can hang the project.  You need a quality glue gun, hemp, hay wreath, and sea shells to make project.  So grab some friends and make a shell wreath in an afternoon! Thanks,  Jana

Frosty Petit Point Finished

Frosty Finished. Petit Point.  He was a fun project.  I will use him as a Christmas tree ornament! He was completed on 40 count silk gauze with 1-strand of 6 ply DMC Floss using a #28 tapestry needle.  Thanks, Jana

Bird Ornament Punch Needle

Hi Everybody!

We have been busy!   I have been working on a new project called the "Bird Ornament".  This was a fun project and is available on our Etsy Store.

The bird is needle work with DMC floss. The bird is five by three inches.

I am working on more ornament designs and will post them soon.
Our Etsy link is below!
Jana

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SafeHarborHomeBoutiq?page=2