A Christmas Present for My Son

Merry Christmas to you my darling little boy...

My son, Buckaroo, who is almost two, fell in love with trains this past fall. So, I embarked on a mission to find him a wooden train that he could play with and that would be something that he would be able to pass down to his children too some day. And, this is what I found at a local craft show, The Country Peddler.

A handcrafted wooden train set complete with an Engine, three Cars, and a Caboose.

It was perfect!!!
I decided to jazz the train up a bit and paint it for Buckaroo for Christmas. Here is the result...

My son was SO EXCITED when he opened this on Christmas morning!

I love all of the bright colors for a little boy to enjoy

Our Texas Christmas tree of 2009

This was the perfect gift and my son loves it dearly!!!

For myself, my family, my two darling sisters...here's to hoping that your Christmas celebration was a blessed one and that the Lord will be with you to guide you in the coming New Year!!!

By: Jennifer

Wooden Letters

Step 1. Pick a Word
Step 2. Pick your Colors


Step 3. Paint it

Step 4. Admire it

Step 5. Hang it!

These are 4" Wooden Letters, you can pick any word, and any color and I'll paint them for you.

One six letter word will sell for $15.00 additional letters are $3.00 per letter.

These are great for a nursery, schoolroom, signs, horse stalls, or anything you can image.

For more information email Jennifer at DaughtersofTexas@gmail.com.

By: Jennifer

We have a Winner!

Merry Christmas from Texas Ya'll!!!

Congratulations to ~Lauren~!!! You have won one of our Texas Christmas Ornaments! Please email Jennifer at DaughtersofTexas@gmail.com to let us know if you would like a Single or Triple Bluebonnet ornament and we shall get it in the mail for you.

Thank you to all of our participants we really enjoyed reading your comments and your thoughts. If you did not win this time around please stay tuned as more opportunities to win items from TEXAS will be coming your way soon!

Blessings to all and to all a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Buckaroo helping with the lights

More Christmas Oraments!!!

Here are some of the different ornaments I've painted for folks over the past week. Hope you enjoy this sampling!

Three Bluebonnets on a Clear Ball

Three Bluebonnets on a Frosted Large Ball

And a very special Ornament...

...A Baby's First Christmas Ornament!!!

Hand painted on a large frosted ball

Blessings to you and yours and have a very, very, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

To Warm Your Heart...

Our lovely sister Johanna plays the piano beautifully and this past Saturday she had her Christmas Recital. Johanna and other students played Christmas Carols and Hymns for Elderly at an Assisted Living Home to help bring them warmth and cheer this Christmas Season. After the Recital Johanna went up to play through one of her songs again and she was joined by a little "helper," her nephew, Buckaroo. Enjoy!

They Are finally here!!! TEXAS Christmas Ornaments!!! And a Chance to Win One!

Introducing our new line of...

TEXAS Christmas Tree Ornaments!!!


A Perfect Gift for that special Cowboy or Cowgirl!

Each ornament is hand painted with a Beautiful Texas Bluebonnet

Your choice of single or triple Bluebonnets

These ornaments are a classic way to say Merry Christmas TEXAS style!!! And, will add grace and charm to any tree.

The ornaments featured here are clear balls with silver toppers and will be finished with your choice of Red or Green ribbon to hang them from your Christmas tree!
And each are modestly priced at $12.00 plus shipping.

For More information please email Jennifer at DaughtersofTexas@gmail.com

A Special Opportunity!!!

And, because The Daughters of Texas are fully in the Christmas Spirit we want to share some of our JOY!!! So, we are offering you a chance to WIN one of these great TEXAS ornaments! All you have to do is LEAVE A COMMENT on this post telling us if you want a Single or Triple Bluebonnet ornament! That's it!

Leave a SECOND comment to let us know if you follow or subscribe to our blog for a second entry.

And, for an additional 5 Entries (in a separate comment) let us know if you Blogged, Tweeted, or Facebooked, etc. about this post.

Deadline to enter is December 15th, 2009. We will announce the winner on this Blog on December 16th, 2009 so stay tuned!!!

Best wishes to you and your family this Christmas Season!!!

By: Jennifer

Book Markers

Hand painted book markers!!! These book markers can be custom ordered with your favorite type of Texas wild flower, your choice of background, and I will calligraphy a name, Bible verse, and/or phrase of your choice as well for that extra personal touch!

"A Lone Blue Bonnet"
Water Color background with an Acrylic Blue Bonnet
(Front of Book Mark #1)

(Back of Book Mark #1)

"Seascape"
Water Color
"The Heavens Declare His Glory
The Ocean Proclaims His Greatness
The Earth Affirms His Goodness"
~JCM

(Front of Book Mark #2-Seascape)

(Back of Book Mark #2 ~Seascape)

Water Color Book Markers are laminated
Book Markers with Acrylic painting on them are finished with a High Gloss Fixative Spray
Ribbons can be added upon request
Each Book Mark Sells for $7.00 plus shipping
For more info please email Jennifer at DauthersofTexas@gmail.com

By: Jennifer

Hank The Cowdog

Hank the Cowdog is an all around Texas great!!! Good family fun that is guaranteed to keep you stomping your boots and laughing your hat off! Check out the book review, written by Jennifer's dog, Angus, on 'The Case the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse' over at Reading To Know. And, Enjoy!!!

Dancing With Bluebonnets Dress

~Dancing With Bluebonnets Dress~

Custom Made Handpainted Dresses for that special little girl in your life...

The Process begins...

Start with something simple...
The Front

The Back

Let your imagination take flight

Bluebonnets are a favorite feature

And something wonderful begins to happen!

Lovely Texas Flowers

Up-Close and personal...Left Side

Right Side

Blue & Maroon-Bluebonnets

The Back of the Dress



Each flower is meticulously hand painted
It takes me about 15 to 20 minutes to create each flower no two are just a like


The finished Product
I replaced the bow to give it a fresh crisp and delicate look

Each item from our store comes with a hand made card and a personalized message
(the later upon request)

Thank you for stopping by our store!!!

All Items on the Daughters of Texas Blog Store are hand made or hand painted.
We offer FREE Gift Wrapping and a Free Personalized Card upon request.
Each Dress is individual and unique no two are the same.....
0 to 12 months Dresses sell for $45.00
16 months and up sell for $50.00
Shipping (USA only) $5.00

Please email Jennifer at DaughtersofTexas@gamil.com for more information or to place an order.

Here is a Quick Slide Show on the Making of this Dress...

By: Jennifer

Glory to God in the Highest!!!

As the Christmas Season draws near and the world around us give homage to Christ the King and Celebrate His birth whether in tradition, song, or worship...remember to take this opportunity to praise God and to share Christ with others. When you are shopping and 'Joy to the World' starts playing...praise God and use the opportunity to share the good news about Christ! It's Christmas, and people are open to hearing about Christ the King more then any other time of the year. Even though the Bible does not tell us the day Christ was born...as the world sets aside time especially to remember His birth...and hopefully His life, death, resurrection, and glorification...utilize the opportunity for bringing glory to God!

Merry Christmas All Ya'll!!!
~The Daughters of Texas