Playtime

View From Studio Window

Okay, I haven't been very good about updating my blog. I would love to confess that I've been playing but in reality I'm running around doing errands and kid stuff.
So, the snow arrives and I'm not really happy about it. I don't know that most of us are. It's kind of a hassle and you risk an accident everytime you leave the driveway. So yesterday I go to pick up my youngest at school and there he is~ his head is in the snow and he's pushing it along like he's snowplow. Why he's out of his mind I'm thinking and I'm looking around and all the children are smiling and laughing and playing. Wow. They look forward to the snow and they see this gift from Mother Nature as something fun! I don't want to dread it and when I'm standing in the kitchen window or looking out my studio window and the sun is out then I'm surprised by the incredible beauty. Okay, so I love the snow from the inside looking out. Now if I could get some sort of tank to drive me around safely that would be cool.
So, email me or do a comment and tell me what is your favorite playtime. It doesn't have to be related to snow just that it brings you joy. Joy like in making you laugh and smile like a child. I'll pick one and the winner will get a Bead Girl Train case for a wonderful holiday surprise!

Tree Goddess Necklace

I'm supposed to be home, tucked away in my new beautiful studio making lots of jewelry. Turns out I'm a little ADD and the dishes, laundry blah blah blah get my attention first! So, in a whole month all I made is this necklace. I've got to tell you that I just love it! Thank you Melanie of Earthenwood Studios for making such gorgeous pendants and giving me an opportunity to make something beautiful.

The New Studio

Well, here it is. Not the best picture but it's filled with very happy people taking the Lisa Blackwell of ZoaArt and Cynthia Thorton of GreenGirlStudio workshop. I believe I did mention how lucky I felt. We had the best time! And anytime you can get a class with these fabulous artists it's worth every minute and every penny. We learned so much and were so inspired. My pics of the resin pendants we made did not come out well. I had too much glare from the resin but a previous post shows what the project was. My hope is that the girls loved it enough to come back in the Spring and teach another class!