Cute new necklace



I made this sweet little pug dog necklace this week. It is in an art show that I am participating in and I am hoping it will find a new home! If not look for it on my Etsy site in December. I will be updating my shop really soon. I have been on creative hiatus for a little bit, but the creative bug has started biting me again for I think I will lock myself in my studio real soon to scratch that itch.

I'm so sad its over......

I recently finished the last novel in the Steig Larsson trilogy of "Girl" books. I am so sad that Lisbeth's story has come to an end. I must admit that I have really enjoyed the story of her character and all her adventures. Perhaps I envy her freedom and toughness and lack of dependency on anyone. I really wish that Mr. Larsson had lived longer and written at least 5 different stories. I think the story of her sister would have been next. Thank you Steig for the wonderful characters and compelling stories!

I'm looking forward to seeing the last Girl movie soon! Here is the trailer:

http://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-girl-who-kicked-the-hornets-nest/10017661/video/the-girl-who-kicked-the-hornets-nest/628264925001

Susan Szenes

I saw a mixed media piece by Susan Szenes on HGTV's Pure Design today. I really love her work! Check out her blog on my blog list.

I'm reliving last season's project runway:

Organization is a good thing!

I am organizing my new doo-dads that I picked up on my travels to Chicago & Minneapolis. I have a ton of bins in my studio and I am trying to categorize all of my littles that I use in my jewelry creations by subject matter. I actually enjoy this type of activity. I think that getting organized is the best way to kick start creativity. I found lots of ideas while sifting through the accumulations in my bins!

My newly customized Blythe doll is enjoying the beautiful fall weather!

Surprises Today!

Today as I was walking to my front door I noticed this reflection on the living room carpet. I collect heart stones and I saw this heart shape and just had to take a pic!

When I opened the front door I found a package from Carrie in Michigan. She has been customizing my Blythe doll. My doll had arrived back home! Here she is, her name is Olivia and she is way more glam than before! Thanks Carrie!

I am back from the Creative Connection Handmade Market. Minneapolis was great fun, a little wet and gloomy, but I was inside most of the time. I had a successful show, (thanks again to my friend Lynn for all her support and help!) and made a lot of new friends!

This is Sara Linter owner of Too Many Suitors graphic design and clothing company. She makes great screen printed t-shirts, scarves and felt ornaments. She was right next to us for 3 days and we got to chat alot! Check her out a http://www.toomanysuitors.com/!

This is Sarah Bober, who had a great display of Fine Silver and Resin jewelry. Sarah was right across the aisle from us and she was gracious enough to take us with her to Rainbow Chinese restaurant for amazing Sesame noodles! YUM! Thanks, Sarah! You can find her work at: http://www.sbdesign.etsy.com/

I really had fun meeting new friends and making connections with other artisans. I am ready for some time at home now! :)