tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62400698029647953752024-03-13T09:11:03.751-04:00Lilyweeds* Bits of Art from Paper, Fiber or Beads *Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-22492660075458696062014-05-10T09:49:00.002-04:002014-05-10T09:49:49.009-04:00Revealing BSBP 8....My bead soup will be revealed before Monday... hopefully sooner, as I am away. Can't wait to blog hop! Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-19252673706776164062014-02-16T23:32:00.001-05:002014-02-16T23:32:54.281-05:00A Nice Little Kick Around Quilt<p dir="ltr">Hand quilting along to the Olympics and the college basketball games. This one is for my hubby, Joe... and babykitty, as they always nap in the recliner. Almost finished. Six inch squares of fabric left over from other <u>projects</u>. Eight blocks by ten. Just the right size for a snooze. :)</p>
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Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-65753206595088501872014-02-14T18:05:00.001-05:002014-02-14T18:05:10.398-05:00Bead Soup 2014 So happy to be part of the 2014 Bead Soup Bead Party. I need to be sprucing up the blog and writing. 2013 was a busy year; this year is starting out to be better organized. :) Yay, me!<br />
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Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-62874488064799071102013-03-30T00:30:00.000-04:002013-03-30T02:14:05.745-04:00BEAD SOUP BEAD PARTY... SEVEN!!!!Can you believe it? It's party time again... <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-first-reveal.html" target="_blank">Bead Soup Bead Party 7</a>... SEVEN! That is a lot of beads and a lot of happy. With a huge thank you to the founder and host, Lori McDaniel Anderson.<br />
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My creation features beads from <a href="http://sandyscoloringbox.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandra Richardson of Texas</a>. Pulling out the red and blue of the beads, I was able to come up with a fun but very wearable piece that would look great with a summer white dress or those comfortable jeans and breezy top. With the gold accents behind the focal... well, that sparkle makes it great for July 4th celebrations, too! <br />
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Now run on over to <a href="http://sandyscoloringbox.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sandy's blog</a> to see what she did with my handmade ceramic beads. Also you can <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-first-reveal.html" target="_blank">link up to the party</a> and browse all the other eye candy made for this event. Don't forget to mark your calendars for April 6 and April 13 for the second and third reveals of this 3 part extravaganza! Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com102tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-88570861212889265352013-03-04T14:04:00.000-05:002013-03-04T14:04:19.604-05:00Human again! After almost 3 weeks of feeling Fluey-icky-BLAH... I honestly believe I feel human again. Woohoo! I slept well and woke with just the tiniest remnant of a cough. Finally. lol<br />
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Today I am piecing quilt squares... by hand... I've sworn off my machine for a long while. Burned out from years of clothing design and alterations. I am really enjoying sewing by hand. So after lunch, I am headed to the basement to wash towels and stich for a couple of hours. Hiding out in the guise of chores and relaxing with my needle and thread. :)</div>
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Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Bead Party is one of the most enjoyable experiences. It partners you with new beaders and challenges you to design outside your comfort zone. <br />
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Talented Texas beader, Sandra Richardson, sent me this lovely soup. The confetti glass focal is backed with gold leaf and I didn't capture that in my photo but will do a better job when the reveal happens on March 30th. She also fused one of the square beads into the focal! <br />
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I have ideas.... can't wait to clear the worktable and begin! Thanks, Sandy!!!<br />
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These are the beads I sent to Sandra Richardson for Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Bead Party. They arrived safely and I cannot wait to see what she designs with these! Stay tuned... the reveal is March 30th! <br />
<br />Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-14302633061077066542013-01-21T16:16:00.002-05:002013-01-21T16:16:51.586-05:00Keeping a better blog and entering the world of clay!I've been away for a bit... blogging the last thing on my mind. Some days I cannot believe how long it's been since I last posted. Geez Louise!<br />
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But that doesn't mean I've not been busy... creating, destashing, designing and learning, learning, learning. My goal for 2013 was to improve upon my clay skills... something I've longed to do forever, but thought was going to have to drive over an hour to attend classes. But the Universe gifts... In December, I happened onto the Open Potter's Studio, met the extremely talented potter/teacher/friend Toby Fried and her trusty pup, Lily and I was on my way. Honestly, I have not been this happy in some time. Artist Betsy Baltzer rounds out our trio of regulars and I pray that her color sense rubs off on me.<br />
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The funniest thing I've noticed is that, besides overcoming my unsuspected color issues (decades working in white as a bridal atelier will do that to you) was getting used to my hands being dirty. Working with delicate fabrics meant no make up, no perfume, no hair products, and, most importantly, clean clean hands! It felt weird to have clay all over my hands while I work. But that took a teensy poof of time to get over. I am no longer a member of the clean hands club. LOL<br />
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When we moved in to our huge apartment, our friends helped us move 45 boxes of fabric and notions. Those have been sewn or gifted down to two cupboards and several plastic tubs. I now find myself itching to buy glazes! When I next move, will there be 45 boxes of those? <br />
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So stick around for the misadventures of a new potter... I am quite excited to be among those who play in clay. Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-67303601635783188562012-10-10T14:04:00.001-04:002012-10-10T14:04:18.050-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to make room for?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, Jamie and crew... you asked for it. What do I wish to make room for? This photo of my storage room may be self explanatory and I should just stop this post at the picture. haha</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seriously, I am in the midst of a HUGE reorganization that marks the transition from my former career into the new phase of my artistic life. Tons (well, tiny tons) of special occasion odds and ends have been donated or gifted to those who would better use it. Quilting fabric organized and is on its way to being used up. Setting up space for wire, beads, yarn, paper, bookboards, and the tools necessary for bookbinding and beadmaking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Am I tired? Yes. Excited? YES! Exhilarated? Absolutely YES!! Haven't felt like this in forever. And it is awesome! I am starting to overcome the lethargy and defeat I've felt, but hidden, for many years. Little by little. Ridding myself of the 'afraids' and finally finding Diana. I kinda like her. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So my wish for today is to continue to make room for happiness, confidence and joy, reclaiming a little swagger. It's been a long time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-make-room-for" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishcast</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for your self on Wednesdays at </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Jamie Ridler Studios</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and read her terrific blog every other day of the week. It will change your life. Honest.</span>Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-15443561538623843582012-09-19T15:50:00.002-04:002012-09-19T15:56:33.821-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to do one day?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been away from my computer for a while...working, working, working. Still finishing up the last of the sewing commissions on my worktable. I've missed <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-do-one-day-2" target="_blank">Jamie Ridler's Wishcasting Wednesday</a> very much. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My wish is very simply to be financially self-sufficient with the move into my art career. While my sewing business did very well, it burned me out. Also, I truly have waited a lifetime to be able to return to work with clay and paper that make up my beads, books and little pretties that give me creative joy. Just figuring out an online presence is a challenge but I am close to being Etsy-ble and blog ready. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With Joe in his 60's, he and I would have another steady income that covers the basic bills, should he want to eventually retire. Then I, being in my 50's, could take care of us. It's getting there. Just a few wishes - and building blocks - more. :)</span> Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-37224473005804030132012-08-15T13:18:00.002-04:002012-08-15T13:25:11.941-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to learn?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank">Jamie Ridler Studios</a> <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-learn" target="_blank">Wishcasting Wednesday</a> question asks "What do you wish to learn?", which brings up so many more questions for me than answers. I have always loved learning everything so this one is particularly difficult for me to pare down to a manageable post. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first thing that comes to mind is that I want to learn how to better use my new kiln. And how to improve upon my skills to make my jewelry better. That is an ongoing process with any work so that is an obvious answer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Secondly, I really want to learn that food is to live and not to live for food. I am getting better at that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would like to learn how to turn off the talk in my head at night so I can better sleep. It is mostly creative chatter, very little worry anymore, but insomnia has become an unwelcome habit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, I would like to learn how to make that last little jump to believing that I am worthy of receiving all the blessings I am being given. I always say 'thank you' so it's getting easier. I am almost there... I can sense it. Just being able to see it, imagine it, is enough for now, as that was impossible not too long ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An odd little collection of wishes today... but there it is. :) Blesssings to you all for your unending empathy and strong shoulders to whine upon. Thank you, Jamie and all... your kindness and patience is always appreciated. :)</span>Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-17990192789190762372012-08-11T14:33:00.000-04:002012-08-15T13:24:45.226-04:00Bead Soup Blog Party 6 - The Second Reveal!!!<span style="font-size: large;">How Lori McDaniel Anderson does it, I will never know... but she must be magic! With 400 participants and three different dates spaced just a few weeks apart, The Bead Soup Blog Party (in its sixth incarnation) has made its second reveal - of which I am a part. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From my blog partner, Collette Collins of <a href="http://www.fireflymyst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Firefly Myst Artisan Jewelry</a>, I received two of Collette's beautiful hand-crafted focal beads, a twisted wire toggle clasp, four spacers and three strands of beautiful stones. What to make... what to make?</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am working on my wirework skills and love the look and feel of rosary chain so I began with the turquoise beads and used some of the black ones too. Combining this with the silver clasp, the flower focal and some Precosia Ornela beads of my own created a three wrap bracelet that can double as a necklace. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the second focal, I made a necklace using the turquoise beads - again making links but from copper wire this time - added leather that just matched the color on the beautiful star bead. I added another wire-wrapped 'star', a bead 'comet', a few yellow Precosia Ornelas, and entitled this one 'Summer Sky'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I believe this will keep me thinking of summer nights long after winter has settled in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you, Collette, for your lovely creations and for such beautiful Bead Soup! Now I am off to see what she created with my sendings. You can see all of the Bead Soup Blog Party 6 participants and their offerings to date at <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2012/06/participants-of-6th-bead-soup-blog.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2012/06/participants-of-6th-bead-soup-blog.html</span></a></span> . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget the third and last reveal on August 25! </span></div>
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Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-30434570073030000442012-08-08T13:32:00.000-04:002012-08-08T13:40:01.885-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to create?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">After following </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Jamie Ridler's</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-create" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishcasting Wednesdays</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, doing my Julie Cameron morning pages and a lot of very good business soul searching from Tory Johnson, I've realized that I was born with the motto 'I am here to make things beautiful'.<br /><br /> Somehow, through circumstances (and an upbringing that impressed duty, duty, duty), that little voice in my head began to tell me 'you're here to make everyone else happy'. Lots of 'it's your fault' and 'if only you would' followed. They picked up their friends 'everyone else is more important than you' and 'this isn't a real job' and moved right on in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So... no elaboration today... I was born to make things beautiful. Going forward my art, my smile and my life will create that beauty. Yay! (Thanks, Jamie!)</span></div>Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-19995528788790146782012-07-25T12:50:00.000-04:002012-07-25T12:50:05.658-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to share?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRN9kuDyqtrs1xkUNxVTzxz90AoanrZxyJmSHNlRoqKv_FsgrnjnvGUHOduPI1aH86icpq-5ciC_Im1RuH1E4LRqfzovGSqlvhLazo9w3_wSV5NjOaXrCQozLV-nkBrPmN30DnPkBizQY/s1600/storage+room+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRN9kuDyqtrs1xkUNxVTzxz90AoanrZxyJmSHNlRoqKv_FsgrnjnvGUHOduPI1aH86icpq-5ciC_Im1RuH1E4LRqfzovGSqlvhLazo9w3_wSV5NjOaXrCQozLV-nkBrPmN30DnPkBizQY/s320/storage+room+blog.jpg" width="246" /></a>As you can see from my storage room, I have a LOT that fits into <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank">Jamie Ridler's</a> <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-share?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JamieRidlerStudios+%28Jamie+Ridler+Studios%29" target="_blank">Wishcasting Wednesday</a> question of the week: What do you have to share? <br />
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Well, I'm sharing a lot... with the people of Goodwill. :) Good things, happy things... things. Things. THINGS.There are things that I don't need anymore, things out of style, things I didn't enjoy doing, things someone else will love. <br />
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We haven't had a Goodwill store for very long. Just a couple of years. But I have done several cullings of my things... things that I have gradually released after our move eight years ago from our home of twenty-one years. It was a traumatic move... one none of us wanted to make, but had to nonetheless. A sad leaving for sad reasons. But in the end, a freeing one, a better one that just took time and distance to see. <br />
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Getting rid of all the THINGS was another story. I held on to way too much and way too many things just to keep a connection no longer helpful. Emotions that weren't healthy. I wasn't a horder. Yes, I know that picture looks like I am, but moving from a 13 room house to a two bedroom apartment took some finesse, believe me. <br />
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This is the last major sharing... well-timed with Jamie's question. The Goodwill trips are all about the odds and ends, the books and craft supplies someone else will love, clothes and the like. What am I sharing? Supplies, fun, the joy that these items brought me when I got them, and love - of craft, of creating and of home. :)Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-3965113554037834572012-07-18T13:20:00.000-04:002012-07-18T13:20:58.414-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to start?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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According to my Wishcasting friend, Sunfire, Mercury is in retrograde (until August 7 btw) and I shouldn't be 'starting' anything. :) HOWEVER, I <em>can </em>RE-start things. So for <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank">Jamie Ridler Studios</a> <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-start?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JamieRidlerStudios+%28Jamie+Ridler+Studios%29" target="_blank">Wishcasting Wednesday</a> question this week, that is where I am concentrating my efforts.<br />
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Serendipitously, there has been a renewed interest in some beads I made a while ago and set aside. They are fun and colorful and totally a joy to create; I will be making a lot more of those for my inventory. I am also reviewing and beginning again on Halloween items about which I am VERY excited!!! Dolls, artist books, ornaments, jewelry... all based on the "BOO". :) <br />
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Morning Pages, 'The Artist's Way' and two other Julie Cameron books (The Prosperous Heart and The Writing Diet) are being reintroduced into my daily routine. (Thank you, Jamie, for the nudge!!)<br />
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Those are my RE-wishes for today... Thank you, Sunfire, for the perspective! To those of you who read this post, may all of<em> your </em>re-wishes come true! :)<br />
<br />Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-52744143844125677092012-07-04T16:53:00.001-04:002012-07-04T16:55:02.917-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: Who Do You Wish to Become?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTvQ0cglzpqbKseWAFYbgST0VFKWaehrGSHV6ckRRtegrhInABJDqqJoC6OSVddjuaK1Tw41AMwNvU0k8KtauJygC7zLQ1lq_u1UfqLEzgOUk7acnofRY4B4FMMmUqXVrZs8fGVhLboA/s1600/diana+in+1957+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTvQ0cglzpqbKseWAFYbgST0VFKWaehrGSHV6ckRRtegrhInABJDqqJoC6OSVddjuaK1Tw41AMwNvU0k8KtauJygC7zLQ1lq_u1UfqLEzgOUk7acnofRY4B4FMMmUqXVrZs8fGVhLboA/s400/diana+in+1957+1.jpg" width="298" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Taken on my maternal grandparents' farm on a sunny June day in 1957, I looked like a very happy camper. At two and a half, I loved everything about that place... riding the horses, being outdoors, and, most of all, how happy I was. One of those Pollyanna-like kids, I did everything with flair. My paternal grandmother Lucy once lovingly remarked about my happy attitude, " There's Diana... why walk when skipping will do?" (a phrase later applied to my daughter) :)</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">As I grew up, there were a lot of loss, adult responsibilities at too young an age, disappointments, poor choices... all overshadowing the promise I'd had. I set aside my drive and ambition. I was overwhelmed and my happiness became a mask.<br /><br />T</span><span style="font-size: large;">hen I had children. Two unexpected, wonderful amazing people. Miracles, born after my surgery and treatment. One right on top of the other, less than two years apart. Since their arrival, they have been teaching me that you can be happy, you can dream, you can still be that person you always thought you would be, only better, wiser, more content. I encouraged them to do what they love. Now adults, they drag me right along behind them, throwing me toward MY dreams and preaching my words back to me... never quit; do what you love; it's your turn now Mom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their persistence combined with their success has pushed me through the stubbornness, residual pain, and, yes, the unrelenting anger I'd felt that I'd squandered any chance of finding that dream again, that my life took such a turn and I was not brave enough to do any more than hang on. Forgiving others is easy; forgiving oneself is sometimes nearly impossible. But I have. Finally, I can honestly say, I have. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jamie Ridler asks this week on </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-who-do-you-wish-to-become?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JamieRidlerStudios+%28Jamie+Ridler+Studios%29" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishcasting Wednesday: Who do you wish to become?</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> I wish for myself to become the wiser embodiment of that innocent me, who knew beyond doubt that anything was possible and that you were allowed... encouraged even... to skip on the way there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These Wishcasting Wednesday exercises have become a life-changer for me. I take my wishes into the week with me and work on putting them into practice, making them habit. And I take the thoughts of those for whom I am also wishing because their wishes make give me fresh perspective, as well as gratitude for them being on this journey with me, and me with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Goodness, last week went fast! It's </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-is-your-hearts-wish" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishcast Wednesday</span></a> <span style="font-size: large;">again at </span><a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Jamie Ridler Studios</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and today the lovely and talented Jamie is asking us "What is your heart's wish?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a simple little question but it's followed me around for hours... unanswered. What IS my heart's wish? Honestly, my true heart's wish is for my sister's son to be alive again. Just 21, he passed 4 months ago in a car accident and we miss him terribly. Since I am not able to perform Jesus' Lazarus miracle... I guess I have to rethink. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After that, my Wiscast is what I've wanted for a long time: for Joe, me and babykitty to live in a wonderful big loft that also has a studio space where I can make my art and use my jewelry kiln and be a more successful selling artist. Over a downtown storefront would be amazing, and in a city where I can sell my art. Cincinnati, OH - to start - to be closer to our children and Charleston, SC, a city we love (they would visit). Two diverse places, to be sure, but both where we all feel at home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with this home/career would be a granting of my children's Wishes so they can be happier. They are happy now but if all parts of my wish came true, their true wishes would be fullfilled too. Dream jobs, dream loves, dream homes/families. They are on their right paths now; I am just including their wishes into my Wednesday Wish to make dreams come true for my family. As much as I can. :)</span><br />
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I am getting my wish... to move into a new art career full time. Little by little, step by step... it's coming to be. I have worked to change my outlook, rise above challenges, bloom where I was planted. I've added meditation, vision boards and positive thinking to my daily routine... putting nothing out there that was negative. It didn't take long before I could see changes. <br />
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Sure there are people who think I'm a fruit loop; who think "nobody could be THAT happy". But I am. Content, driven, inspired, confident, brave, and, yes, THAT happy. <br />
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So that is my wish this week... I wish to be a success at this new career path; it's rewarding and interesting and just plain fun! It's do what you love and the rest will follow. <br />
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Make your own wish and join me in the happy dance! Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-41649677064035512172012-06-15T14:04:00.000-04:002012-06-15T14:04:33.386-04:00BEAD SOUP TIME!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I do have a list... I ALWAYS have a list. But I don't always think I'm worthy of asking for things on my list.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But I have learned lately that being able to receive allows you to graciously help others... Thinking you can, or have to, do it by yourself just cuts off your tether to God. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">S</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">o in the spirit in which it's intended, here are my wishes today:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. a reliable, safe and energy efficient car and the means to afford to keep it on the road.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. a studio where I can use my kilns and torches and wirework tools.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. my lower teeth repaired... my plate broke in two a month or so ago but due to my car issue (see above), I've yet to have them fixed.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. new mattresses for my beds.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5. a new sofa that is as comfortable as the current one has been.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6. a white beadboard Original Workbox - google it... it will house my jewelry making supplies.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7. an iPad</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8. every color and type of miyuki bead on the planet</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">10. a home on the beach at Charleston, SC.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Raising this and the wishes of my friends up to the heavens. :)</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> And as always, thank you Jamie Ridler for another great <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-belonging" target="_blank">Wishcasting Wednesday</a>!</span>Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-53459749286407866972012-06-09T13:46:00.000-04:002012-06-09T13:46:45.404-04:00Cool Jewels on a Hot Summer Day!<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With Lark Jewelry & Beading's recent release,<em> </em></span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Making-Wire-Bead-Jewelry-Techniques/dp/1454702877/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333210529&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Making Wire & Bead Jewelry</span></em></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can it really be that simple to add those bright summery beads to lengths of wire to make amazing jewelry that compliments the tropical colors of that favorite sarong, rockin' summer outfit or, dare I say...bikini? Yes, it really is! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The book features an amazing 500 how-to photos as well as informative sections on tools, wire and how to get the best results from each. Not just beautiful visually, this book is a reference book that you will return to again and again when you want to add something special to your original pieces. In addition to wire techniques, you're shown a multitude of ways to use special beads. My personal favorite is the Woven-Wire Bead Pod, a spectacular showcase for those tiny shells and bits of sea glass collected from memorable days at the beach. Get an urban feel with the same piece by building your pod around mixed-media bits found as you go about your busy day.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As an added plus, Lark Crafts website invites you to return to an April visit with authors/jewelry designers Janice Berkebile and Tracy Stanley. Brought to you by Ray Hemachandra, who leads the Lark Books Jewelry & Beading team, this </span><a href="http://www.larkcrafts.com/jewelry-beading/interview-with-berkebile-and-stanley/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">interview</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> with the two creative owners of </span><a href="http://www.wiredarts.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wired Arts</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> gives you an insight into the process that you, too, can learn to make dazzling bead and wire wonderfuls that rival runway accessories.</span> Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-70714600180952611972012-06-06T22:53:00.002-04:002012-06-06T23:23:56.570-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: What do you wish to delight in?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a short and easy <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-what-do-you-wish-to-delight-in/comment-page-1#comment-16292" target="_blank">Wishcasting Wednesday</a> for me. I wish to delight in my artist book and its tutorial being published in the Interweave Press magazine 'PAGES 2012' and for continued success in my art work. <br />
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Also I wish to delight in the continued discovery and implementation of the ideas that the Universe gives to me. I'm working toward being skilled enough to interpret them all... well, at least a goodly amount. :)<br />
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Thank you to Jamie Ridler at <a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/" target="_blank">Jamie Ridler Studios</a>. Wishcasting Wednesday is such an inspiration; I look forward to each week.Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-82066894038111428992012-05-29T13:07:00.000-04:002012-05-29T13:07:50.290-04:00When You Give An Artist 30 Minutes......you get enough fantastic material for Martha Le Van's Lark Books series "30-Minute" Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and Rings! Every book features a compilation of artists and the work is inspiring. The layout of these four books makes them very user friendly... the pictorial table of contents is brilliant... making for an easy return to your favorites. With added lists for supply needs, the technique applied to each creation and exceptional pictures, each book makes you want to run to the work table to try your hand at making your own.<br />
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I fell in love with Rachel Sims' Copper and Silver Bar bracelet in <a href="http://www.larkcrafts.com/bookstore/?isbn=9781600594885" target="_blank">'30-Minute Bracelets'</a>, really enjoying her use of a varied jump ring chain to set off her beautifully done metal bar. Dangles of Brazilian natural 'beads from seeds' highlight a beautiful leather braid by Lia Paletta. Carole Zakkour inspires you to take out your frustrations by hammering copper in her freeform wire bracelet. And, Karen J. Lauseng, you made me laugh with your happy bracelet made from snaps - yes, sewing snaps - and silver jumprings. What a great piece!<br />
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The last book in the series - <a href="http://www.larkcrafts.com/bookstore/?isbn=9781600597909" target="_blank">'30-Minute Rings' </a>- is as stunning as the first. What's not to like about happy little elastic bands? Nicole Jacquard adds them to her hammered fine silver ring to bring spots of playful color. Robert Dudenhoefer II finds his color in the art of enameling as he beautifully combines copper and silver with geometric enameled shapes. Victoria Takahashi's ring evokes the riding stirrup in it's simplistic combination of copper rod and patinaed silver. Lastly, who would ever dream that plumbing PVC pipe could EVER look like carved ivory? Karen Rakoski does just that in her lovely leaf-design band. Amazing, and oh so wearable!<br />
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There you have it... four fantastic books that compliment any artist's library. Head to toe... well, fingers... but I bet many of those rings would look awesome on a sandaled foot! Enjoy!!<br />
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<br />Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240069802964795375.post-77796909154643610212012-05-16T18:24:00.001-04:002012-05-16T18:26:45.386-04:00Wishcasting Wednesday: How do you wish to grow?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jamie's prompt today is "<a href="http://jamieridlerstudios.ca/wishcasting-wednesday-how-do-you-wish-to-grow?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+JamieRidlerStudios+%28Jamie+Ridler+Studios%29" target="_blank">How Do You Wish To Grow</a>?" I've thought about that off and on all day. My first sarcastic little comment was 'actually, I need to SHRINK' but after that moment passed, I thought 'actually I DO need to shrink'. Shrink my doubts, shrink my fears, grow my confidence and grow as an artist. If I fill my life with those positive paths, there will be no need for me to overfill myself with food and continue building that proverbial protective shell. <br />
I've done a lot of shrinking already... finishing up commitments I took on to procrastinate with my artistic work. Self-made barriers set up so I wouldn't fail... or succeed... bc I'd so sidetracked I couldn't even begin. <br />
So my wish is to grow true to myself, following the happy thoughts that pop into my head saying 'wouldn't it be cool if you did this?' Yeah, that's how I wish to grow.Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06083798515428375362noreply@blogger.com7