Revival Antiques Show

If you have never been to Revial Antiques on Capital Blvd you are missing out. It is huge and they are the greatest people and the prices are great. They also have a store at the flea market at the fair grounds. I was invited to come and set up my jewels at their Christmas open house. It was so much fun. There was food, spirits,coffee and hot cider. A great jazz band and very nice customers. I was told I could use anything I wanted to display my jewelry. I felt like a kid in a toy store. This wasn't even like work. My sweet hubby sat on a beautiful goose neck rocker with his laptop and his coffee and assorted goodies. When I wasn't chatting it up I sat on the matching sofa and stitched with beads. They also carry decorative items that are not antiques but have the look and are dirt cheap. I'm still kicking myself for not getting a wood carved acorn that was $2.00. I had a small stash going all day. By the end of the day I ended up with several Christmas ornaments, a wire basket, glass bowl and a cabnet. I'm still trying to figure out where we could put that rocker and sofa we were sitting on. They were so comfy and both pieces were only $295.00

Metals Club Competition

My metals club had a contest at Ornamentea. The theme was "City of Oaks". We had to make every component of the piece down to the jump rings. I am very proud of my necklace. I'm new to cutting sheet metal and using a saw. I love the way my acorn tops turned out. The teensie water color painting was not nearly as challenging as the acorns. I don't care if I win, I'm just thrilled that I had the guts to compete with silversmiths and college art grads. It is a very neat group of people in this club and they are always so willing to help us inferior metal workers. 

Charm Swap

I'm particapating in a Charm swap at Ornamentea, the greatest bead store in the world. You make 10 charms and you get back 10 made from other people. How fun is that! These are my charms. I needle felted wool roving into tiny pies. The pans are bottle caps.

Studio of Shame

I'm hoping to shame myself into cleaning today. This is how my studio looks when I'm on a creative roll. I don't think I will be in that new magazine on artist studios.

Crafters Downtown Market

I had a great show this weekend! Thanks so much to all the wonderful friendly people who visited my booth in the heat. I am hoping the rest on my shows will be cooler this year. After a show you would think I would be ready for a break but it is the opposite for me. I get really pumped . I have some great new ideas, my mission rings to do, charms for a charm swap and a competition for my Metals Club. Geez, I need to get off this computer and get busy.

the process

The last step is we go in the rock tumbler with stainless steel shot and go for a bumpy ride. The ring comes out shiny and clean and ready to go spread the Word and love of Jesus. Thank you God for using me in this way!