I guess we have holidays on the brain here already, but my daughter gave me the name for this bracelet, and I thought it was perfect. This blue is my fav color when decorating Christmas sugar cookies, and the combination of that with the soft tan is kinda sorta like a cookie, especially with the polka dots...right? Yea, I talked myself right into that!
I have had Kelly Rae Roberts book "Taking Flight" for about 2 years now. I love it, and look at it all the time. I pick it up, put it down, over and over, for days, then I forget about it, or subconciously put it out of my mind. I don't like to answer the questions in it, I don't like to write....never will. I like to express in the form of art. Tonight the planets aligned and I just did it., but of course had to put my own twist on it. I had to do the butterfly wings just because I love the pattern and the color. I had to add the vintage rhinestones for her necklace. And to tell you the truth, I was probably prompted to do this entire project because I just kept thinking of adding those gorgeous vintage buttons.
I have been busy working on these earrings, as well as some other items. Quietly working, not too talky of late, lots on my mind. I just listed these in the shop if anyone is interested.
Last week the multitalented and sweet Deryn of Something Sublime proposed on her blog an inspiration challenge.....to create a piece of jewelry based on an incredibly gorgeous photo she posted. To see the photo, please visit Deryn's post here. This is what I came up with. This one was a personal challenge for me. I adore vintage but sometimes have trouble with it, earthy is easier for me, but when I saw the photo I knew what I was going to do, well, just about. I am not one to do multi layered strands either, but I pushed myself with this one, and I am so happy I did. Anyway, go take a looky, and see what you think. BTW, Deryn is offering a really sweet giveaway with this too, so if you are interested, you still have a day left....so chop chop!
Bri and I had time to do some junkin today. It was a nice relaxed Sunday, and we had fun browsing so many tiny treasures! Of course I didn't find what I was looking for, but I found STUFF I had to have! I could spend every day doing this.
Sooooo cool bags.....
Perfect pretty little locks....be looking for these in my next round of jewelry!
Rhinestones and pretty faceted stones
A lovely tin tray to put my perfume bottles on, I have been searching for ages, and love this one.
For the first time in months I was moved to create a journal spread. No foo foo involved, paints, inks, and various other sticky stuff, just glue and paper and the need to follow my emotion quickly. I am struggling this year like never before with heavy thoughts and I am feeling restless. I feel a need to tell my story but not so literally so as everyone has to listen. This quick (ish) gluing is helping me tell my story rather quietly, but effectively enough to help me feel a bit better. I liked the way this turned out, and am still restraining to pull out a marker or something!
Taking in all the nature around me, enjoying it, and using that in my creativity. I made a copper and mixed bead double wrap bracelet and a pair of earrings that both remind me of the forest.
