Twas the Night Before A Show

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Lizzie stayed over on the night before the show. 

She brought along her new Dos Brio resin named Snitch. He was painted by Sue Kern and sculpted by Sheila Bishop  . 
When Lizzie had first gotten her Dos Brio, she’d asked me for name suggestions. I must have had Harry Potter on my mind because I said Snitch and Lizzie decided on Gunners Gotta Golden Snitch.
We decided to do a photo shoot with him and some of my Harry Potter Stuff. My other talent in life is book hoarding, so I have the books along with various additions and spin off books. I got to go to Harry Potter World two years ago, and came home with many items, including wands.
I ran a Tween book club last summer to earn my Girl Scout Gold Award, and one of the kids in the group gave me a golden snitch (our last book was Harry Potter)
Not the best picture, but a model named Snitch must pose with a golden snitch. 

Last Minute Saddle

Kristian Beverly4 Comments

Mother Nature came during my designated hours of okay-ness. It resulted in a snow day.
I didn’t realize I needed it.
I have a show on Saturday and really needed to make basic things for it. So I made a last minute saddle.
Once it was finished, I showed it to my sister who immediately smelled it and decided it didn’t smell ‘leathery enough.’
I grabbed neatsfoot oil and rubbed it on the saddle. I used to use neatsfoot oil before dyeing and this time I did it after. The saddle did smell like leather again, but it also darkened a bit. Will remember, if I decide to use it again, to do it before dying. 🙂
So I have an English saddle, pad, and girth. The bridle needs a browband and keepers and then the last minute saddle set will be ready for Saturday. 🙂