The First Christmas Tree

Santas Made in Japan

Here is my army of "Made in Japan" Santas, coming out from the forest of trees! Each handpainted face has a different expression, which is why I am drawn to them, if they could only speak and tell us the story behind the patina. Most of them have some kind of tattering or missing the bag or twig of greenery, that doesn't matter, it's part of their history. Most of them are felt, one is a candy container, a couple are ornaments. I just love the salem colored ones, they are more difficult to find and usually have been through the mill. I have yet to find one with a white coat with red trim as in the picture on the shelf. Most wear blue trousers, a black belt (one has a leopard belt)a sack on their back and a twig of greenery. My latest one has a paper outfit and molded hands. Click on the image to enlarge...HO HO HO!

HO HO HO

Here is some eye candy for you to peruse. Will be posting more hand soldered charms this week. We are going to receive our first taste of "old man winter"this weekend...freezing rain and snow. The weather man says not to shovel that first layer of snow, it will be easier to shovel if there is frozen rain on top of the snow, but I wonder if that makes it more difficult to use the snowblower??? I don't trust those weather people anyway!
I collect the little red Santa's made in Japan, from the early 30's. Just finished setting up my collection and will post a photo of them as well.
Happy Holidays!

Custom Charm Bracelet

Click on the image to enlarge. This bracelet was customised for one of my kindred spirits and has been sold. The dime in one of the pictures was included so you have some idea on the size of the charms. If you are interested in something similiar please email me at jguidone1@sbcglobal.net or leave a comment and I will get back to you. Thanks for looking!

Be Patient

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