May 28, 2009

  • This is NOT a craft blog - honest!

    Oh, but I fear I am on a slippery slope. I shouldn't be left to my own devices for long periods of time.

    I added a pic of my newest creation to one of my Facebook albums. (It should be viewable by everyone; let me know if it's not.) I played with not one but two - count 'em, two - new techniques for making jewelry in this one. I'm not 100% happy with my beaded beads, but it's at least 85%. I love, love, love my little origami kimonos, though.

    I've also started playing with making paper beads. This is scary because it adds to the scrapbooking link I've already got. Plus a friend is going in with someone to start a new scrapbooking store in the near future. When I mentioned to her what I was working on, she said if it comes out well, maybe I could teach a class at the store once it's open. I pooh-poohed the idea when she mentioned it, but came up with how I think I could do such a class and using supplies available at a scrapbooking store (well, except for head- and eye-pins, but that's no big deal).

    Oh, and I dozed off on the sofa for a bit one afternoon a few weeks ago and actually dreamed up a necklace design. I've never done that before. But I did sketch the idea out on the notepad that I put in easy reach a while back. I don't draw worth squat, but I've got a few ideas in there, either sketched out or just quick descriptions of technique ideas.

    This whole jewelry making thing isn't one of my usual flash in the pan quick obsessions that I drop quickly. I suppose that's a good thing, especially since I've invested a decent amount in supplies. But it's a bit scary too, 'cause I know just how many other bits and bobs I really want to pick up so I can expand my repertoire.