A Sneak P E E K... Something New & Exciting...

w h a t   i f   i  w e r e  a   c a n d l e ?

 

Something's brewing and it's not coffee (at least for the moment). I have been in 

the process of trying to merge a few of the things that I've been working on. 

Glass, painting, blogging, Flying Lessons tips, Facebook... yada, yada, yada... as they say. 

And in the middle of my chaos, an opportunity shows itself. 

A little gift coming down from above- maybe a feather from the nest.

I met a lovely lady who makes soy candles, at a show that I do twice a year. We got to thinking, how cool it would be, to make some candles out of the vase and bowl pieces that

 I do with decoupage. We're in a testing phase right now, creating some beautiful candle bowls just in time for the holiday season. (Well, anytime is candle time I suppose). 

What do you think?

I am very excited to see the possibility of some of my glass art taking shape in another direction. I guess when the breeze starts to blow, it's best to let it take you up and see where you land. I'm closing my eyes and feeling the breeze.

~~~my first blog button is on the right for the taking~~

Took a Little Break...

If you ever want to be inspired or renewed... a quick jaunt to San Francisco) works for me. (Well, of course a run to Barnes & Noble is always less expensive, but this past weekend, San Francisco was in order. We had the pleasure of visiting with our daughter, who moved up that way almost a year ago, to start her very own journey. 

So, after being filled with all kinds of inspiration and information from KellyRae's online class-- what do my eyes spy in a little shop in china town... KellyRae's line from Demdaco! How sweet. The icing on the cake! After feeling the sadness of not having the class to look forward to everyday, I thought it fortuitous to happen across her beautiful work. This box called out to me, to store my treasures and remember the experiences shared in Flying Lessons. (And it was made even more special by my daughter surprising me with it.) 

KellyRae Roberts   p  i e  c  e   at The Paulist Center at Old Saint Mary's Gift Shop

614 Grant Avenue, San Francisco

thanks sweetie!

When you look at the clouds... what do you see?

I see a lot of    c  h  a  n  g  e   looking back at me!

Who's Flying Now...?

 ...where did   t i m e  go...

Just a few thoughts today...

A lot of feelings this week... a lot of emotions... and a lot of energy! Although,I have been in the process of learning to "fly" in business (http://kellyraeroberts.com/flying-lessons)... I have also been in the learning to "let go" and "accept the process" changes that are appearing at the base of every path I look down. (A serious message, if it's written on every path before me- yes? sounds like growth, with a touch of fear mixed in, for good balance).

Well, the metaphor for the week is "High School Graduation". Nothing like your youngest graduating from high school to teach you about "letting go" and accepting "change". 

I am off to the graduation ceremony, where I am sure I will have that video in my mind that zips through the baby years, childhood, classroom mom, silent auctions, art programs, favorite teachers, worrying that he's making friends, fitting in, worrying that he's on target, making changes, encouraging his talents, watching him grow, watching him succeed, watching become a fine young man with a lot of path's of his own to choose from, journey on, and accept.

"Leaping toward the sky..."

 

I made 

a   

w i s h,  

and 

it  

c a m e  

to be ...

I've been feeling as if I am at a crossroads in my creative process as of late, and I haven't been able to put my finger on what the next step is to be. I came across an e-course that has become a dream come true. 

"Flying Lessons," by kellyrae roberts has been, and is continuing to be, a perfectly timed gift.  I feel as if I am looking through a lens of a camera and the view is getting clearer and more focused everyday. And how could it not? When you look at the work, words and wisdom of kellyrae... (http://kellyraeroberts.com/) you know you are in good hands-- literally! (check out some of her pictures on her blog- you'll see what I mean.)

It has been inspiring and uplifting to meet many new friends through this process. I am sure you'll see the gradual changes between my blog and my offerings, when this course comes to completion. There are so many new ideas and creative paths revealing themselves, that I find I am getting to bed later and later every night. My journal book is filling up fast, and I feel like I've learned to read in chinese. Oh- what I mean is... reading the lesson's online, (along with the multitudes of incredible and informative comments from fellow traveler's) has me scrolling up and down to savor every last bite. I think I may have a handle on the chinese reading format. Just need to learn the language.

I'd like to share a video clip that was posted in class. It promotes a dvd that shows many women artists living out their bravest dreams. What an inspiration- and that's just the clip.
Onward to face fears, be brave, soak up more and fly...

This video is a keeper!

Infamous... Ice Resin®

I have to tell you, I have been anxiously awaiting the chance to play with my new tool.... IceResin®. After seeing the demo at CHA, and after following  the objectsandelements blog for so long, I felt like it was time to step up and use the real thing. This product is pretty amazing. It is a jewelers grade resin and has a crystal clear clarity when hardened. (Except, if you overwork the product, which I found at the end of one of my pours. One piece has some cloudy specs, and I think they are the striations that occur when the product is open to the air too long, and/or overstirred.) 

I was a little timid with my first run, so I didn't push it too far on the doming- but I feel confident that the product does it beautifully. (Especially after seeing all of the beautiful work on http://objectsandelements.typepad.com). I'm excited and I'm going keep exploring with it. Above is a sneak peek at the pieces I am posting at twig2neststudio.etsy.com.  How blessed we are to be able to create! Loving it!!!

Broken Rules...

Now I've gone and done it! I've broken all of the rules in the "good blogger handbook"!  I had gotten too busy with life the past couple of ______'s (I can't even say it out loud) that I was remiss in blogging. Between a couple of auto competition's my son was in, a couple of weeks in New York and a couple of arts & crafts markets to prepare for... I inadvertently took a couple of ______'s off from posting. The dust is settling, and I can see my way clear to catching us all up.

Here's what's on the studio table....I've been working with these lovely pendant 

trays from Nunn Design to create a variation on my 

photo charm keychain's featured on etsy. 

I've been using various clear gloss mediums to fill the tray, 

but I am about to try the much acclaimed Ice Resin®. 

I had the pleasure of meeting the objects and elements design team 

at the CHAback in January. 

After seeing the demonstration for Ice Resin®

I was hooked. 

Well, I am prepping for Red Rabbit this coming Saturday May15th, 

and I plan to bring these lovely pieces with me, all assembled and ready to go.

If you are up for a fun and fabulous day-- Glendale Civic Auditorium will be the place to be! Carmen always puts on a fabulous event - complete this year with the "Buttermilk Truck" and some great make and takes in her craft workshops... 

(not to mention the most exciting vendors).

redrabbit at glendale civic auditorium

1401 No.Verdugo Road

Glendale CA 91208