Sparkling snow, fun paper

I love how when snowflakes under a partly blue sky capture the light and sparkle much like tiny falling stars. Even with settled on a branch or on the ground the sun can send shimmering light through these precious frozen water sculptures. We don't pack our sunglasses away when summer is over because when cross-country skiing the sunglasses can come in handy.
I order a few quilling kits and paper strips to dabble again in coiling the strips and shaping them or laying them out into snowflakes, holiday designs or even some music and dulcimer images. I'll also make some into 3-D images. I like simple things. Whether it's a recipe or a project there can be many things to do with just a few ingredients or few items. Our imaginations can result in unique arrangements and compilations in the kitchen, with a craft or with an instrument. I love dulcimers partly because of their simplicity but also because of their capabilities to make lovely sounds and be a part of adding some harmony to the world. Even playing on one string can be a treat to pick out a familiar song or a make a new one. Add the other strings by strumming across all and the more full sound will be another treat. Have you ever tried a mountain dulcimer hammer? Check them out in the MD accessory part of the web page. The bouncing sound adds a new dimension. Give dulcimers a try if you haven't yet. They make great gifts for our family and for ourselves. I also have kits in stock- cardboard and wood - for anyone ready to do a project. A holiday toast to making sweet music and carrying on folk traditions.