FRIENDS

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I'm back from vacation, tired, but happy. Oh, it goes so so fast, but I have been trying to hold the beauty in my mind forever. I have a big medical test tomorrow, and am approaching being a nervous wreck, but I am reminding myself of all the lovely comments you have sent, and the kindness and love that you all share. That, combined with the ocean breeze, and the powerful waves, will carry me through tomorrow.

Some etched earrings here that I made before I left, and the wings remind us always to soar.

Thanks for looking, commenting, and your kindness.

QUINTESSENTIAL MAINE

portland head light

hippie bagel shop....awesome

best old skool eatery

I'm off for a few days to the wonderful world of Maine, the most beautiful place on earth!

I managed to eek out something recently, my first official zetangle bookmark, for a swap. I started it weeks ago, and worked in 10 minute sessions on my lunch hour, to try to stay focused on something. One of the other artist's in the group described this art process as zen like, and peaceful. I have to agree it is a very accurate description, and the process can be addicting.

I want to thank everyone for their extra special comments on wishing me well. I am still working on that, but you all make it so much easier. A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart.....

I send you all...BIG LOVE, from me to you!

STUFF

Yes, I am still here. The past week has been rough, dealing with health issues, and big feelings of confusion. I have been trying hard to focus, but focus has not been cooperating.

Thought I would share some earrings that I sold on Sunday to the jewelry store. I wish I had made doubles, and probably will make something similar for myself soon. Thanks for taking a peek and visiting. I truly appreciate your friendship.

IT'S ALL ABOUT POSTAGE

(click on the photos for a closer look)

Our group is holding a postage stamp journal swap. These are 2"x 3"pieces and each front and back has to have a postage stamp on it and then some sort of text on the page. This was really interesting, and I was blessed to have received some beautiful stamps from some of my international friends in some of their goodie bags from other swaps. Remember....save your used postage stamps, you never know when they will come in handy!

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, and as always, thank you so much for visiting.

BIG LOVE

Just a quick hello and a big thank you to everyone stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments! I appreciate it all so much. I am still working very hard for Sunday, so here is another piece that may show up on etsy next week, if I can part with it. I love that heart by Nan so much!

bone beads, faceted cat's eye, vinatge button, etched copper by me , sari silk, and ceramic round blue bead by LeAnn of Summer Studio, heart and large ceramic bead by Nan of Spirit Rattles.

OUT OF THE AIR

This is what I made this weekend, a new journal page. I have been working on jewelry so much, I really felt I had to do this, and felt so much better afterwards. Guess I got my FIX for a couple days! I started by gluing random torn pieces of text, sheet music, and vintage dictionary pages. After it dried I coated it with a light coat of gesso. Then I used matte medium to adhere tissue paper and sewing pattern pieces over that. Then I glued my images, and rubbed a layer of titan buff and raw umber over certain areas. For the scroll work above her head I impressed a foam stamp into golden molding paste, let it dry, and highlighted it with raw umber. I'm really happy with the way it turned out, the texture is wonderful, and the text showing thru ads a great depth.

Ahhhhh, I wish I could play all day long!

Happy week ahead everyone, and thank you as always for being so kind to visit!