Whimsy Wednesday! Fluevogs, Faerie Sightings and Fun!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Whimsy Wednesday! 
A while back I mentioned that there would be some changes to this blog as I expanded the focus to "an uncommon life" (that would be mine!).  This is really about sharing more in the hopes of inspiring more!
Without further ado, let's get into this blog post!
Sunday I was honored to return to the Minneapolis Fluevog Store to offer Faerie Readings and assist in helping celebrate their 1st Anniversary!!!
There were puppets and jugglers, cake and wine, MN Roller Girls and excellent live music! 
It was so much fun!
THANK YOU so much to those who joined us in partying as well as those who graced my little table for a Reading!
It was a privilege to assist you with your life questions!  It was also gratifying that the feedback was unanimously positive!  The comment I heard the most was some form of "This is spot-on!"  or "This is so accurate!"  The highest compliment came from a self-pronounced skeptic who gave praise to the accuracy of the information!  YAY!!!


Onward to more whimsy and the uncommon life theme!
I, like many of us, often have songs that pop into my head.  This has happened my whole life and the songs often speak to a current thought, mood or offer a flash of insight into a current challenge.  Indeed, I think there really is a soundtrack to my life!
So! Here are the snippets of the most current songs in my Internal Jukebox, as I like to call it!
"Heart and Soul" - Huey Lewis and the News

You see, she gets what she wants
'Cause she's heart and soul

She's hot and cold
She's got it all,

Heart and soul
Yeah she's heart and soul
She's hot and cold
She's got it all
She's heart and soul

  

And "So Alive" - Love and Rockets 

I'm alive, oh oh, so alive
I'm alive, oh oh, so alive 

Don't know what color your eyes are, baby
But your hair is long and brown
Your legs are strong and you're so, so long
And you don't come from this town

My head is full of magic, baby
And I can share this with you
The feel I'm on top again, baby
That's got everything to do with you

Of course you can find both of these songs on YouTube, if you're curious about them!

Finishing up this post, let me tell you about the 

November Message From the Faeries! 
Tuesday, November 19th at 12Noon (CST, USA)!  Join Cheryl Patton and me as we discuss the whimsical and practical tips and tricks the Faeries have in this gracious month of November!
Ciao!

Fini Friday! Skulls and Spice!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Fini Friday!
It is Fall in our neck of the woods and we've already had a bit of snow and ice! The snow has nearly completely melted (thankfully!) as it was too warm for the ground to freeze just yet.
Pumpkins, scarecrows, crops being harvested and so forth are common sights and I love the rich, warm colours associated with this season! Why mention any of this? Read on and you'll see!!!

First, some creation ideas that are brewing...inspired by the upcoming All Hallow's Eve Holiday!
Methinks these will be earrings and the design touches a bit upon the Day of the Dead as well as the Fae.
The vision I've in mind is wire-wrapping the luscious, smaller multi-coloured beads around the skulls.
YAY!

These second set of skulls, dyed an intriguing yellow, are slated (at least right now) to be a bracelet...possibly on black leather! ...
Possibly with wrapping or braiding...
Hmmm...
Stay tuned to see what happens next!!!

And now...for the spice!
I love tea. Absolutely yes!
So, one of the ways I'm celebrating the season is with a seasonal tea!

MMMMmmmmmm!  Doesn't that look yummy?!  I've found that this company makes scrumptious teas, on the whole, and I'm looking forward to trying their Pumpkin Spice tea!
Not all spiced teas are created equal, so wish me luck on this one!!
Whee!!!  
By the way... did you notice the background?  Perhaps it might look familiar....say from a post on Wednesday, perhaps?  
Hee hee!

One last thing before we part company... There is a second session in the Welcome to Being Human series on BlogTalk Radio!
Sunday, Oct. 27th at 5pm (CST, USA) Cheryl Patton and I will be chatting about often impossible pedestal we humans (especially those in the healing arts) are placed on and the stifling effects of "always staying positive".  
Who put us up there anyway?  
Join us for insight, laughter and fun as we poke at the foiables and follies of life as Human Beans!
See you next week!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Out of the Fog!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to Magical Monday! 

First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who visited with us at the Cambridge Fall Art Festival! It was a beautiful day to be surrounded by artisans of every type, nestled outside an independent Bookstore, Food Co-op and Coffee shop! We had so much fun and, it seems, so did you!! YAYAYAYAYAY!!!
 

 It was a foggy start to the morning here in my neck of the woods, which inspired me to snap a few photos! 

Title: Foggy Fields

Fog obscuring the sometimes harsh details of the "real world" has always been a romantic perspective to me. 

Title: As Yet Unknown

 

In cloaking the details, it is a reminder that life and the world are mysterious, magical and full of things we don't yet know...including possibilities!!!

Title:  Telegraph

This last photo, with the old-time apothecary-style lamp might be a view from a Writer's garret (or Doctor's) window 100 years ago....

May your days and week be full of magic, adventure and possibilities!

Also!!!

TOMORROW!

The Faerie Messages for September on BlogTalk Radio!

Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 12Noon! 

Click on the link for details and to listen in! 

Hear the practical and whimsical advice the Faeries have to share with us about the month that welcomes the Fall Equinox!

Ciao!

Fini Friday! Treasure Trove!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to Fini Friday! 

I hope your week has been lively and your weekend full of fun plans! I've shinies and loot to show you today! 

This is a cache of treasures from a good friend.

They were originally from a dear relative of hers who was downsizing her jewelry collection. Aren't they marvelous? I love the eclectic collection of styles, shapes and colours!  I don't have any concrete ideas just yet for this menagerie, but I find it all fascinating!  The faceting on the clear glass beads winks demurely at me.  The baby blue beads have a soft allure to them.  The more rough red beads to the left and multi-coloured milifori beads to the right are a bit bohemian and organic.  The silvery chain and matte white beads are interesting in an architectural and textural way....Hmmmm..... It will be fun to create with these!! YAY!

My last batch of loot for today is these golden beauties!

The chain to the left and top is a wonderful Greek Key design with three different styles of Goddesses every so often.  Aren't they lovely?

The brooches to the right are secured together by that fabulous chain.  I love the geometric designs, swirls and, of course, the Keys!

Hmmm.. there seems to be a theme to this trove - keys!  How apt, since they are treasures already unlocked!

So that's it for this Fini Friday!

Just a quick reminder... I've an exciting event this

Sunday at 5pm (CST, USA)! I and Cheryl Patton will be teaming up for a special show Welcome To Being Human! Many times, people feel (especially in the various Healing paths) restricted in their ability to experience and express the entire range of human emotions and actions.
Often, we are offered a "barrage of rainbows" or not allowed to "go negative" during stressful times.
Where did this impossible pedestal we're on come from and who put us up here, anyway?!

Listen in while Amy and Cheryl chat about accepting our role of being human!

Do join us!

Have a fabu weekend!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Otherworldly Perspectives!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I've an exciting new event to tell you about!

Sunday at 5pm (CST, USA) I and Cheryl Patton  team up for a special show Welcome To Being Human!

 Many times, people feel (especially in the various Healing paths) restricted in their ability to experience and express the entire range of human emotions and actions. Often, we are offered a "barrage of rainbows" or not allowed to "go negative" during stressful times. Where did this impossible pedestal we're on come from and who put us up here, anyway?!

Listen in while Amy and Cheryl chat about accepting our role of being human! There will be time for folks to call in or chat in the chat room!  

Onward to the next perspective!

YAY!

Details and credits for these sentiments and photo are here!!! 

This is a time-lapse video of a city at night! I find it fascinating and beautiful and hope you do, too!!

 CLICK HERE!!

And the final perspective I'd like to offer you is during my BlogTalk Radio Interview tomorrow!

At 12 Noon (CST, USA)!!!!

I'll be chatting with Cheryl Patton about the often whimsical, always practical Messages From the Faeries, August 2013 edition!

Join us on this adventure!

Ciao!

Whimsy Wednesday! Breathing Colour Into Life!

Hello Hello!
Welcome to Whimsy Wednesday!
I hope your week has been filled with fun and frolic so far!
I've a fabulous bit of whimsy to share with you today!
A while back I purchased these...

They were to help with "arting-out" our vehicles. I spent a sunny afternoon decorating the primary conveyance we use for shows and travel with spirals, suns, stars, moons, vines and all sorts of things. It was marvelous and fun!
Unbeknowst to me, these colours run and fade when exposed to rain.
And so my creations washed away with the rain the next day! Ah well. There are many, many types of art that are meant to be impermanent...Hopi sand drawings, Tibetian Buddhist sand Mandalas and so forth. So I was in good art company.
Fast forward to now.

I decided to take some wise advice and draw my beauties on the *inside* of the glass where they will stay unmarred by nature or bird or beast! And here is what grew up!  

These last two photos are of the back hatch window. I'll draw my website url in between the vines when I have a moment to co-ordinate writing the letters backwards! 

Where is the whimsy in all of this?  Why, the colouring of a car and all of the symbols and doodles therein, of course!
Whee!!!!

Speaking of whimsy... my next BlogTalk Radio Interview is scheduled!

Tuesday, August 19th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!!!

I'll be chatting with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom about (the often whimsical) Faerie Wisdom specific to the month of August!

It would be so much fun if you could join us!

See you Friday!

Ciao!

Fini Friday! Baling Out!

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to Fini Friday! 

I hope your week has been fabulous and your weekend looks to be even better! The Whimsy Wednesday about a week ago was all about local colour and had a bit of baling twine introduced at the end. 

I vowed to do something jewelry-like with that twine and I have!!!! 

YAY! This post is all about showing you what grew into completion! MMmmmuuuahhahahahaaa! (Evil Laugh)! 

So! Here is a photo of the raw (stringing) material...

Isn't that a beautiful shade of blue!

So vibrant!

The twine is fairly thick (as beading stuff goes), so large-hole beads were needed.

That narrowed down my options a bit.

I opted for a more classic colour scheme, since I wanted to show off the rather unorthodox stringing material.

And here it is!

Title: As Yet Unknown

Ingredients: Baling Twine, Acrylic, lead-free pewter, aluminum, metal. The Necklace... The Clasp.... 

And a view of the necklace with the clasp worn on the side... 

Whilst pondering the finishing of the necklace, I knew I wanted to use an attractive clasp so that the necklace could be worn in different ways (I *love* building options into my creations!). The heart (actually TWO hearts!) clasp fit the bill perfectly! It is not only lovely, but is also a fitting tribute to the United States' Heartland, which produces most of the food for this Nation and some of the planet!

Other nifty details include an alternating pattern of silver and blue linking both ends of the clasp to the twine, echoing the overall pattern of colour.  

And those acrylic beads!  Perhaps you can tell from the photos, but the sunlight transforms them into little orbs that seem to glow!  WHEEE!!!!!

So there you have it!

All sorts of fun and frolic to start off your weekend!

Before you go, let me announce my next BlogTalk Radio Interview!

Tuesday, August 19th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!!!

I'll be chatting with Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom about Faerie Wisdom specific to the month of August!

It would be so much fun if you could join us!

Have a grand weekend!

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Sculptures and Soccer!

Hello Hello!

Welcome to this Magical Monday!

I hope your weekend was fabu!

Mine was interspersed with plotting, playing and resting... In other words - Just the way I like it!

I've some new, nifty things to show you today, so let's get started! Let's begin with Manhattan, NY (USA) and an ice bar!

This is the minus5degree Ice Bar, where everything is sculpted from ice!

Credits for the photo and details are here!

Isn't it gorgeous and a little intriguing?

I do wonder how comfortable it is, though!

Maybe someone will visit it and comment on my blog to let us know!

The breath-taking sculpture shown next is one of the many huge (alive!) plant sculptures at the 2013 Mosaicultures Internationales de Montréal. This is "an international mosiaculture competition in Montreal, Canada."

Credits for the photos and more details are here!

So much talent!

So many beautiful colours and healthy, growing plants!

It must be a wonder-filled visit to walk through this!

YAY!

And now, onward to the soccer!

This is probably a type of soccer most of you haven't seen yet...I certainly hadn't!

Click here to view a video of Bubble Soccer!!! 

Doesn't that look a little bit crazy and a lot of fun?!!  

So before we part ways, let me remind you of my BlogTalk Radio Interview tomorrow!

Tuesday, July 16th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!
Join myself and Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom as the Faeries reveal their thoughts about the month of July! 

This is a special synergy of insight as Cheryl brings her extensive Numerology expertise to the interview! 

Come join us! 

And with that, I'll see you Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Fini Friday! Vacation, Inspiration and Forward Motion!

Hello Hello!

Welcome to Fini Friday!

I've photos of the nifty conveyance used on our vacation and a few ideas and inspirations to show you today!

First, the conveyance!

This is a Jeep that served in the US Postal Service in it's life before we adopted it.  Isn't it lovely?

You see it here with the doors locked open as well as packed and ready to go on vacation!

I'm quite pleased with how all the packing and loading went as it involved some streamlining and downsizing.  It was a relief to easily cull through what to pack based on what had (and hadn't!) worked from previous years (we vacation at the same event every year).  This meant, too, that I was easily able to find what was wanted whilst on vacation! 

YAY!  

This a perfect fit with my ongoing intention to focus on the wanted or desired, rather than what no longer serves or is unwanted.

Onward to the ideas and  inspiration!

Ideas next!

This is a batch of loot I picked up on Walkabout a little while ago!  The burgundy tag in the middle is the metal identification tag from a motor vehicle!  It was found on the side of the road with no wrecks in sight (thankfully!).  I can only theorize that it flew off of a crushed or soon-to-be-recycled vehicle as it was hauled away.  I'm not *quite* certain what I'll do with that tag, but I *love* the idea of fashioning it into something completely different and new! 

Whee!

Let's close this post with inspiration and a new event!

I found this very old frame some time ago and have been looking for the perfect thing to do with it since.  

And now I've found it!  The inspirational thoughts and quotes have been collected from various bits of chocolate wrappers, tea bags and so forth and I love the bohemian nature of it!

I keep this on my desk and refer to it often, even as I type this post! 

Woooooo!

Now about that event....

I've another BlogTalk Radio Interview!

Tuesday, July 16th at 12 Noon (CST, USA)!
Join myself and Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom as the Faeries reveal their thoughts about the month of July! 

This is a special synergy of insight as Cheryl brings her extensive Numerology expertise to the interview! 

Come join us! 

And with that, I'll see you Monday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! International Art!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Magical Monday!

I've lots of magical, art tidbits to share with you today!

Let's start with some fabulous floor art!

Details and credits for this photo and art are here!

There is so much that is so fun about this that I'm not certain where to begin!  Vibrant colours, a really excellent space theme, excellent workmanship...and the idea of having it in your very own home!! YAY!!!

This next series of art are photos taken by airline pilot and photographer Karim Nafatni.

I think you'll find that they are gorgeous!

Here is where I found this artist and his information!

I decided to feature this last art project here because I find it amazing that the contributing artists and art came from around the world!

Take a look! One Million Bones Project.

Details and credits for the art and photos are here.

Updates and news on events!

My next event is tomorrow, June 18!

It is the BlogTalk Radio Interview revealing the Faeries' Message for the month of June!!

Hosted by Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom, you'll find us chatting at 12Noon (CST,USA).

I'm so excited about this next event!!!
I'll be a Faerie Reader at Fluevog and Opportunity Partners Charity Event this Friday, June 21st from 5-9pm! 
This is an RSVP only event and Charity Fundraiser, so click over here for more details and to get your name on the list!
I'll be offering brief 5-10 minute Faerie Readings at the Minneapolis Fluevog Store! 
It would be wonderful if you could join us!

See you soon!

Ciao!

Fini Friday! Re-Discovering!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Fini Friday!

These are the posts that showcase completed creations or projects that have been languishing for a while.

There are often bits and bobs of natter about studio space interspersed as well. This particular Fini Friday post is about rediscovering and reclaiming my studio space!

First, a photo of a BARE FLOOR!!!!

This may look like a perfectly ordinary f loor, but don't let looks deceive you!  This floor hasn't been this clutter-free in...well.. too long!  I intended to do a little "Spring Cleaning" as well as some de-cluttering and organizing closer to Springtime.  \As with many things in life, Other Things Happened(tm) and this took much longer than planned.

On the upside, though, I now have a BARE FLOOR!

YAY!!!

Onward to the Work Table!

This is the left side of my work table, complete with all sorts of materials, beads and etc. from completed creations, creations still growing and whatnot.

You can see the sweet little Rose Fairy peeking out from behind all of this, on the far left!

She was a gift to me some years ago and I love having her in my creative space as inspiration!

I'm often successful about putting away my materials after creations are done, yet these last few months have really thrown a wrench in that good habit.

Ah well!

Here is the ever-so-lovely and soothing After photo of the same space!

Now you can clearly see that quiet little Fairy! Did you spy that stained glass Fairy Lamp, too? She was also a gift to me (I sense a theme here....*grin*) as well!  I love the magical aire she adds to my studio!

I adore having a few unusual, well-chosen bits of art in my work space!  You can also see some of the view out my windows - ah Green Space!

YAY!!!

Let's wrap this up with a look at the right side of that work table (after rediscovery and reclaiming, of course!).

You may notice a creation that is in the middle of growing in the center of the table!  My table has such a dark colour, I often use a bit of light-coloured fabric helps me see hues and materials better!

And look at those pliers, all lined up and ready to use!

The cat-shaped light you see in the background is another one of those whimsical things kept in the studio for my amusement!  I often light it up in the non-Halloween Season, too! 

My next event is next Tuesday, June 18!

It is the BlogTalk Radio Interview revealing the Faeries' Message for the month of June!!

Hosted by Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom, you'll find us chatting at 12Noon (CST,USA).

Also!  I've a fun thing happening next Friday, June 21st from 5-9pm! 
I'll have details for you shortly!
Stay tuned!!!!

I hope you can join us for these!!
See you Monday!

Ciao!

Whimsy Wednesday! Flying High!

Hello Hello! 

Welcome to Whimsy Wednesday! 

I hope your week has been full of wonder so far! 

I've a new creation to show you! 

Title: Flying High 

Ingredients: hand-painted plastic button (painted with hand-coloured non-toxic resin), suede leather, Czech glass, antiqued copper (USA), fiber, Fraycheck. 

I painted gold-flecked non-toxic resin on this whimsical and beautiful pegasus button. I wanted to both add some dimension to the button with additional sparkle and soften the somewhat harsh look of the plastic with the organic characteristics of the resin (pooling in the recesses of the chest and etc.). 

The design needed to be simple, as any Pegasus clearly needs to be the center of attention (!) yet every Sprite Creation needs details and a spot of whimsy. 

These came through the braiding, if you will, of the metal and bubble-coloured glass beads as well as the fine pewter feather pendant, wrapped with matching fiber...in a downy, feather-like texture! The fact that the fiber matched the hue of the suede so well meant that the different textures and the pendant would stand out, whilst not detracting from the lovely Pegasus! 

The words on the back of the pendant "To Thine Own Self Be True" are a perfect addition to this creation! And... the Pegasus button is the clasp! YAY! 

One final note... the wire is copper, which means that with careful adjustment, the metal can help the bracelet fit the contour of the adoptee's wrist! WOOHOOO!!!

My next event a BlogTalk Radio Interview! 

Hosted by Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom, this interview will reveal the Faeries Messages specific to June!

Saturday, June 18th at 12Noon (CST,USA). 

I hope you can join us! 

Ciao!

Fini Friday! Fancy-full!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Fini Friday!

I hope your week has been grand so far!

I've a quick Update about my weekend schedule!

There has been a change of plans regarding the Healing Gallery and the Open House this Saturday and Sunday.

Neither my Sprite Services nor my Sprite Creations will be available at the Healing Gallery.

If you were hoping to visit with me, please contact me via my website.

My Sprite Services will continue to be offered at locations that best suit each person and situation, include by appointment at Bellaluna Boutique!

Onward to the shinies!

I acquired more loot on Walkabout this past week!  Fanciful knobs!

Take a look!

I plan to use these in multi-media creations!  Those are mixing jewelry creations with other types of media!  Stay tuned as I'll showcase those here (of course)!

This is a collection of materials for a necklace (possibly necklace and earring ensemble) that has been lying in wait for the last bits of shiny-goodness!  I think a few more bits of filigree will do it!  The idea started with the matte-black links from Earthenwood Studio. Soon enough, that fabulous Unicorne pendant joined my collection.  It is hand-made by an artist at our local Renaissance Festival!  I'm fascinated by the shiny, industrial finish and raised relief of a Unicorne!  I love the juxtaposition of the modern, gritty colouring with an ancient, legendary creature!

Stop by to check see how this grows into completion!  I promise it will absolutely be unique! 

The working title right now seems to be Unicorn Rising!

And with that, I wish you a fabu weekend!

See you Monday!

P.S.

My next event a BlogTalk Radio Interview! 

Hosted by Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom, this interview will reveal the Faeries Messages specific to June!

Saturday, June 18th at 12Noon (CST,USA). 

I hope you can join us! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Paper and PC!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Magical Monday!
In sifting through all the fun things I wanted to show today, it seems things either fell into the Technology/Computer or Paper theme! How interesting!

First, I'd like to say a huge THANK YOU! to all of our friends, old and new, that stopped by for a visit, a chat and to adopt Sprite Creations this past Saturday at the Women's Art Festival! The weather was far better than expected! It was a busy, happy show and our hearts are full with all the love and joy that was shared with us! This show has a very special, welcoming vibe to it and it was lovely to be surrounded by such talented colleagues and awesome people! Thank You!

Onward to more Fun Stuff!
This photo has been casually titled "Blending In" and I think that's perfect!
  Details and credits for this are here! I love the expressions on everyone's face! I am especially amused by how serious the older gentleman is! I bet he's hamming it up for the camera! I wonder what the specs are on *his* laptop?! Hee hee!!!


Perhaps if he had the PC pictured below, he'd be happier? Details and credits for this are here! I *heart* *heart* (get it?!) this case! Whoever built this is awesome! I suspect that this would be a very popular item, should it go into production! I wonder if a working Time Travel app is included?

Speaking of Time Travel, let's sit back and relax with a little bit of old-school technology in this sunny and inviting Book Nook!
  Details and credits for this are here! And when the daylight fades, I'd imagine this could offer a wonderful view of the stars!

In conclusion, I've a link to a video tutorial on creating a paper airplane and wind-tunnel for testing it!
Click here to see!
 Doesn't that look like fun! First, I have to be able to fold a paper airplane that precisely!!! So that's it for Magical Monday! I hope it lightened your spirits and outlook!
One more bit of Sprite Creations Event News!
I've a BlogTalk Radio Interview tomorrow, (Tuesday) at 3pm (CST, USA)! Cheryl Patton and I will be chatting about Holiday Messages From the Faeries!
It would be excellent to have you tune in!
Also? See you Wednesday!
Ciao!

Magical Monday! Places to Go, Things to Do...

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Magical Monday!

This is one of those more comfy, laid-back Magical Mondays filled with places and things I'd love to travel and see and/or perhaps would own in my own life! Come along on this brief adventure!

Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France! I'd love to spend some time here! Doesn't it look like fun!?!

Perhaps these Fish Tricycles could help me get to Mont Saint-Michel?  You just never know!  I think these are incredibly colourful and fun!

And the last stop on our little adventure is to show you something I could have fun with in my own home!

Nerf Shoot to Snooze Clocks!

Hey!  Guess what I'm up to tomorrow?! 
My BlogTalk Radio Interview!  I'll be discussing Messages From the Faeries #10!

*Tuesday, August 21st 3-4pm (CST, USA)

Join me and Cheryl Patton of 1Woman's Wisdom as we discuss life, Faeries and possibly everything!
Ciao!

Fini Friday! Flowers, Faerie Dust and Dragons, Oh My!

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Fini Friday!

I hope you have some fun things lined up for your weekend!

Let's start this blog post out with something fairly mellow!

These earrings have been languishing for some time as they require a degree of wire-wrapping skill and confidence that I lost (mostly the confidence) part-way through their creation!

Title: Twining

Ingredients: Glass, Artistic wire, Niobium (hypo-allergenic) earwires

Much of the wire-work I do is free-form and so it is with these! They are of my own design and designed-in-the-moment. Sometimes when I'm in the midst of that and the results are not what I'd like, I become discouraged and hide the creation away for a while...I used to do this much more often. I'm much more fearless now and am continuing working towards that end of the spectrum!

Next up are more Faerie Dust Bottles!

These are popular at shows and I love playing with glitter, so it is a win-win for everyone!  The bottle on the right shows a more dreamy mix, the center bottle is so very Pink! and the mix on the left is very warm and rich...perhaps reminiscent of something like stumbling upon a Faerie coffee shop in the Woods?

 

This last photo is of two delightful little dragons hand-sculptured by Nikita of Dragonrose Designs!  I'm proud to call her friend and fellow artist and she is letting me play with these handsome fellows!  I can't wait to see what they grow into!!!

  

So that's it for this Fini Friday post!

 Below is where to find me next week!!!!

My BlogTalk Radio Interview discussing Messages From the Faeries #10!

*Tuesday, August 21st 3-4pm (CST, USA)

It would fabulous to hear you in the audience!  Join us for all things Faerie!

See you on Monday!
Ciao!