ALTERING THINGS

Don't get any crazy ideas! No, I did not create these altered pages over the weekend!! They were created a while ago, for an altered book exchange that the super talented Lenna Andrews and I are working on. It took me forever, so I finally got it in the mail to her, and I know she received it, so now I feel I can share it with you. This is just the beginning, so I know that this will go on for quite a while, and I'm really happy about that! The theme of my book is, of course, birds. This is a learning experience for me, and it really is fun!
Ok, so I did squeeze in a teeny bit of time to make myself a pair of earrings for Christmas...they were inspired by icicles, so that's what I call them!
Remember to treat yourself too this week, you deserve it!

A LITTLE HUMOR

Just a little zetti humor to maybe make you smile and help you through that final chaotic holiday preparation weekend! I created this for a swap, and the only requirement was it had to be a hand drawn zetti atc. This actually made me very nervous since I have done lots of collage, but not drawing from scratch, at least not recently. It was fun to challenge my brain a little, and it was nice working with colors other than red and green. This makes me smile! Wishing all of you a very happy and productive weekend. Try to remember to stop and smell the flowers....er..... maybe admire the poinsettias!

BLANKET

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I call this necklace Blanket. I had in my mind an idea to try some mixed media, nothing here really earth shattering as far as technique, but I just wanted to "compose" a piece that worked all together with different elements. I cut and slightly hammered a piece of copper,and then using matte medium I applied some images and some text that appealed to me. Then I used embossing ink and just a touch of perfect pearls powder dusted over for a hint of color and iridescence. I then added some wrapped wire, a bit of sparkle with the swarovski's, and a tiny bit of fabric that just made all the difference in the world to me. I then sealed it with a light coat of matte medium. I'm not too worried if the medium changes it over time, in fact , yellow or age I would probably embrace. It feels like a blanket, wearing it and creating it, very familiar, warm, wrapped tight, and comfortable. It reminds me of the tiny little flashes of memory I so often have of sweet familiar things of youth and family. I think I have enjoyed making this more than anything so far. I feel that I am getting closer to what I feel, and the word"familiar" has struck a chord with me . Not familiar as in not experimenting or afraid to try something new. Familiar as in the essence of my being, what I am composed of. I am really hoping to do more of these soon, because there are many more familiar things to show you.

WHIMSY ANGEL

Still trying to fit some art in here and there as we are now into the real thick of things as far as Christmas preparations! A little whimsy angel I created for a swap, seemed fitting for the season.....When I looked at her I felt her face said "compassion and love for all". Why not?
Let's do it!

BLINK AND TWINKLE!

I still feel pretty lousy with this cold, but I made these on the weekend and never got them posted. I do get a spurt of energy now and then, and then I start something and say "why am I doing this", because I don't have enough energy to finish. Anyway, I wanted to get these up on etsy, so this is the energy of the day. Hope everyone's week is going well.

available on etsy

HER HIGHNESS

This is a regular envelope made for a swap. The idea was to use at least 3 different rubber stamps, and leave room for an address and a return address. I just loved doing this! The size is the regular 3 & 3/4 " x 6". Lenna is a master of mail art, and I think she has me hooked.
Yes, I've made some more jewelry, but need to photo it, and I'm coming down with a cold ...fast...so I'm off to bed, EARLY.

THE FEATHERED NEST

Dawn at The Feathered Nest is having a great giveaway! If you've never visited, be sure you do to check out all the wonderful tutorials she has, and she is super sweet and generous! She has some of the best ideas ever!