My bracelet is DONE! And, while I can’t say that I ‘enjoyed the process’ so much ( – more like a dedicated, JONESING addict meets Determined Insomniac) … it’s DONE – and I LIKE IT!!! So much so, that I wore it while grocery shopping. Cuz, YOU KNOW – nothing says ‘Classy Cougar’ like a …
Cuz INSOMNIA is my friend!!! It’s all good! I’ve started my peacock bracelet … it was touch and go there for a bit, as I struggled to interpret/decipher ‘beading language’ and FOCUS really old eyes on tiny ‘lil beads, but I like what I’ve got going: I’ve glued my peacock mosaic – just waitin’ …
But, you know, in a good way! Came upon a few inspiring images and caught ‘a fever’. I’m working on a peacock platter, fused mosaic style. Here’s the rough lay-out. Now to decide on the mosaic border – clear irid, pale yellow irid or white iridescent glass … I’m leaning towards the white irid. And …
I’ve been busy with some studio projects … My mosaic butterfly is done. Now to decide what to do with it – frame it, make a mobile, hang it as a sun-catcher, or leave as is …? (Not the best photos, but the second one does show off some of the iridescent clear glass around …
Cuz, you know – I had to look into it. Pretty cool! Quick, easy and should look great in my papers … I walked around the yard, collecting bits of Spring flowers and interesting leaves: Then popped my samples into this ‘lil thing (Microfleur press), nuked them for less than a minute … and Voila! …
I don’t do whining. Can’t stand it. When a voice hits a certain octave, my lip snarls – all on it’s own. This is not a good ER nurse trait … I worked with a great crew this weekend, and it was pointed out several times how much more tolerant they are … Hmmm. I’ll …
Revert to what you love … for me, it’s discovering new hobbies (or spending money, according to DH)! So, I’ve just placed an order. I will be playing with the ‘art of papermaking’ … I’ve always had a thing for specialty paper (as well as all office supply ‘stuff’ – makes me wonder if I …
A great couple of evenings with my kids (both the two and four-legged kind), my kilns and my studio has me rolling into the weekend feeling great! I have pictures: Romp time with the pooches … DH caught a quick pic, calling me the ‘dog whisperer’. The last remaining (Neo) pups are moving on …
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