Feeling productive, and enjoying it.

Nature's Evening available on Etsy

A friend recently encouraged me to share in a Mother's Day stall and I was so thrilled to sell some of my journals and jewellery. My goal is to be more proactive in this area as I really do need to get rid of my mortgage if am to have the freedom I want to move in other areas. Pray for wisdom as I make decisions for the future, please. (Update: Sorry to have confused some people, the 'other areas' are not art ones, but more voluntary work with some kids who need help - I love my art but not planning on going full-time w ith it).

A Thankful Heart available on Etsy

Another scarf, this one a Pink Girl's Dream for a good friend's birthday. Lace, chiffon and flannel are threaded though a soft wool acrylic blend. I am not a 'pink girl', but the end result is solf and romantic so hopefully it will be well received.
Sweet boy sitting with me as I photograph the bracelets, not so sweet to smell at the moment so I predict a bath coming up very soon.

Finding Order ..

I'm almost finished the charm sorting and hanging that I began last weekend. I am so pleased with the four pieces of jewellery created. Three necklaces and a bracelet all showing off so many fellow artists work.

Last night I also finished sorting and filing a whole stack of photo's going back three years and more. I need to create these little spots of order when life is full ...

And then I played. The junk pin at the top of the post features some of the little treasures given to me by Leighanna. I had to make a new one as I sold the one I was wearing earlier in the week.
The sun is shining, I can hear little birds singing, and as it is winter I am going to grasp the moment and head outside.

Combining Addictions

on etsy

The paper bead bug has got me and I have been happily cutting and rolling this week. These beads were double dipped in shellac and are ultra hard, but still light weight - perfect for combining with wire wrapping. That is if you don't mind wearing the secretions of the lac insect so close to your head! Anyway there are several pairs of these winging their way to friends and a couple set aside for Christmas, these two are for sale. The pair on the right have words added from vintage text, 'believe', 'dare', 'touch' and 'worship'.
I have been in many charm swaps, and loved each and every charm I received, but was not enjoying my charm necklaces - I had three that all looked the same, because they were all completely mixed charms. I have begun sorting. The links for this necklace were made by lovely Kim, and I hope she does not mind but I aged them before I added all my copper and antique gold charms. I have another pile sitting ready to make up with a silver theme and a smaller handful to make a wall handing. I also have a missing collection that is in a very safe place ... I am just nor sure which one. I know I will enjoy wearing this and that the charms will be shown to best advantage this way.
I am really enjoying a productive time in my art life. I am involved in an Altered Book Round Robin which will continue for just over a year, and then I will be able to show you both my work and that which has been placed in my book. I have 3 bracelets and some wire bookmark commissions to make, and half a dozen other projects on the go. Normally I would feel out of control, but I am simply enjoying each blissful creative moment individually, and joining them in that few moments before I fall asleep each night.
Enjoy your weekend, I am hoping to combine creating, chatter and school work ..