PARTS OF ME

Well, the stagnancy didn't last long, because I didn't let it. This was purely an impulse piece I did tonight. I was proud of myself because it only took two hours...I usually drag things out way longer than that, so in that respect I did something different. I am happy with everything about it, but believe or not, this started out in my mind to be a whimsical piece...ha! Everytime I try to lighten up it just doesn't happen...this happens. I am happy about the fact that it is not vintagy looking, and more art than collage, but I can't get a hang of that whimsy, and I am beginning to think I shouldn't try. At least the thought got me this far, so I accept this as progress. Does this happen to anyone else?
In my mind, I see this as deep and dark. How do you see it, do you see it that way? I would really like to know what you see.....It may help me accept what I am.
I always appreciate your visits, and I love your friendship and comments....always...thank you.

TRYING

SPUNK....available on etsy here.

Yes, that's right. I am trying to get motivated again. The holiday was wonderful, but now I really don't feel like doing too much of anything, and feel like I should be doing something. I feel like I am in lazy mode, too cold to move these fingers, and everything else has slowed down too for me. I'm hoping it will pass.
I started these earrings before Christmas, and just finished them. I call them "Spunk". I love that bling and primitive combination, and it reminds me of a person who has spunk, who enjoys making a bold move. I don't know whether that makes sense, but it does to me!
Thanks for visiting and I love reading your comments. I haven't been the best visitor lately, and I am working on that.

A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY

I want to take this time to thank all my friends here in blogland for visiting me this year, supporting me, and making my life so very special.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and a beautiful holiday!

FRIENDSHIP

These beautiful gifts were sent to me by a very new and kind friend, Karen. Isn't this pile outrageous?!!! I'm drooling over this stuff, and am dying that I have to wait for the holidays to be done so I can start playing with those felt pieces! I see a necklace in there for sure! I noticed Karen's great crochet and fiber work in the latest issue of Belle Armoire, and had to leave her a note, I just fell in love with her work, and Karen is such a great person, another sister artist that works straight from her heart.
Karen made the gorgeous felted bracelet in the top photo, along with all the balls and rope. She also decorted the candle, and made the adorable lavender sachet. Then she also sent gorgeous ceramic pieces made by her stepdaughter, they are really cool! And the sweetest gift is that large bubble looking stone in the top right corner. That is a piece of rutilated quartz that Karen says brings good health. I think I will carry it in my pocket as I go to Philadelphia today for testing tomorrow.
If you can, visit Karen's blog and etsy shop...your gomnna love it. She likes to show antiques and vintage clothes that she and her daughter like to shop for, and her daughter has an etsy shop with vintage clothing too!
The countdown to Christmas is on....hope you are all keeping up the pace! Thanks again for visiting.

JOYEUX NOEL

It has been crazy busy with the holidays and life stuff around here. I find myself so distracted if I sit at the computer, because I want to talk to all of you , and look at your shops, and blog, blog, blog, but I have STUFF to do, and time is running out! I did manage to get a small Christmas piece made, putting some things together that I like, a rubber stamp, spray ink, muslin, sari silk, thread, glitter, pretty papers, and warm thoughts.

Thank you as always for visiting! Hugs to all!

SWING

available on etsy here

It's hard for me at this time of year to make anything without some kind of sparkle. I loved this vintage rosary chain when I found it, and it just seemed so perfect with the beautiful faceted rock crystal, plus I love black, and don't use that much of it in jewelry, so this just seemed right. When I was done, they reminded me of the roaring 20's, the flappers, things flaying about, fringe on dresses, and dangly earrings that really swing.
My apologies to everyone for not visiting blogs as much...I have just been exhausted, and trying to catch up with home stuff for Christmas. I hope to be back on track by tomorrow. Again, I appreciate each and every one of you, and feel I am blessed to have your friendship.

Thank you all.

WISH

It is that time of year, right?...... Lots of wishing going on! I made this atc for a swap group on Paper Whimsy, the theme being doors. It was fun to pretend and imagine myself as the girl, and what I would be wishing for on the other side. As a girl, it would have been something pretty, clothes I would imagine that would certainly have to be the envy of my friends. As a woman, artist, wife, mother, daughter, and friend, I wish for love, peace, health, and happiness for all. Nothing else matters.

Thank you as always for visiting and your kindness.