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!

Magical Monday! Races, Slides and the Eiffel Tower!

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to Magical Monday, where I share little tidbits of beauty, art and happy things to brighten up the week!
Let's start with the slide, first!
This looks like a fabulous waterslide!
Credits for the photo and details are here!
I think it would be fun to use it.
The only problem I can see is that I'd be tempted to "get stuck" in it, just so as to have time to watch the fish!

Let's move on to the Races now! Of course, these aren't races most normally think of.  I give you....Office Chair Races!
Credits for the photo and details are here! Isn't human ingenuity awesome?  And look at that those helmets!  Safety first!  That looks like fun, too! 
I wonder what the best chair time is?
10 yards in 10 seconds?
Hee hee!

I'll wrap up this post with a video of composer Joseph Bertolozzl "playing" the Eiffel Tower!  
Click here for video! 
Isn't that intriguing?!
And that wraps up this Magical Monday!

Just a little reminder of my next event!

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!

Whimsy Wednesday! Something A Little Different!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to Whimsy Wednesday!

Life has been encouraging me to be flexible lately and today's post reflects that!

I've a mixture of an older, whimsical creation and nifty, whimsical things in the world for you, so let's get started!

Title: Soft-Hearted

Ingredients: hand-finished brass filigree, Swarovski crystals(jet), flocked acrylic hearts, Czech glass, metal, surgical steel earwires(gold-plated).

I hand-wrapped the hand-finished brass filigree (made in the USA with eco-friendly processes) around these softly flocked black hearts. These earrings are finished above and below with jet Swarovski crystals and more warm tones of eco-friendly brass.
Could be Steampunk! Could be Nouveau Vintage!  So many possibilities! Aren't these lovely?

This can be adopted from my Etsy shoppe here!

This is a video of Thomas Dolby and former Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin performing Thomas' hit song "She Blinded Me With Science"! 

Isn't that just fun?! 

One last bit of whimsy that is more on the intellectual side....  

This is an art installation that visualizes sound with water! 

I'd love to play with that in-person! 

Perhaps that could be done at home?!! Hmmmm!!! *grin* 

And that wraps up this Whimsy Wednesday! 

See you on Friday! 

Ciao!

Magical Monday! Pirates, Star Trek and the Sydney Opera House!

Hello Everyone! 
Welcome to Magical Monday! 
I hope your weekend was grand! Mine was pleasantly busy! I was preparing for the Healing Gallery Open House, among other things! 
I've a few vignettes for you today, so let's get started! 
This is looks like something you'd expect to see....on Star Trek Music, of course! Details and credits are here. 
I've no idea which song this is actually attached to, but it is quite amusing! 
YAY! 
 Next up! 
Real life Lego Pirates! 
Details and credits are here. 

And let's close with video of the Sydney Opera House awash with colour! Click here for the video and details! Isn't that gorgeous? 
I've an exciting event coming up this weekend!

Announcing a new event and creative home in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area (MN, USA)! 

Healing Gallery Open House 

Saturday, June 8th 

from 1 to 7pm 

Sunday from 1pm to 5pm 

Details and address are here! 

I'll be there Saturday only, yet I encourage you to stop by whenever you can that weekend! 

It is a beautiful space and the art is absolutely gorgeous! Marian is a very talented artist and healer! 

*Edited with an update*
I and my Sprite Creations will be available at the Healing Gallery through this weekend only.

My Sprite Services will continue to be offered at locations that best suit each person and situation, and by appointment at BellaLuna Boutique, rather than at the Healing Gallery.

Thank you!
*Now back to the blog as it was*

There is much more to come as my behind-the-scenes 'work' continues, so stay tuned! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I'll see you Wednesday! 

Ciao!

Substitute Saturday! Time, Rainbows and News!

Hello Everyone! 

Welcome to Substitute Saturday...which is Fini Friday a day late! *grin*

Life is busy in new and interesting ways over the past week! 

For instance...We've had a cat whose health has been variable for more than a few weeks now. Last night it took a downturn. 

Rest assured we are doing all that we can for him, yet ultimately the decision is his whether he will stay with us or leave. 

And so it is with all of us, yes? 

Bet you didn't realize there would be philosophy involved in this post, huh?! 

Yup! Sure is! 

All part of "the package"! 

So! 

What do I have lined up for you today? 

Let's start with the Rainbows! 

 These are a few of the things I've found on Walkabout recently! I love the colours, shapes and textures, don't you? 

These are actually cute Fairy-esque skirts, so you may (if you visit with me in person) chance to see them on me! 

I love finding things for myself and others that create a more fun and unique life! 

Whee!! 

And now, about that Time word in the title! 

A new creation that features a Popcap Pendant created with scrapbook stickers, vintage rhinestones and pearls, Czech glass, non-toxic resin and more! 

Working Title: Las Vegas Glamour 

Ingredients: Popcap Pendant (vintage rhinestones and pearls, Czech glass, scrapbook stickers, hand-coloured non-toxic resin, glitter, metal), Swarovski crystals, vintage rhinestones, beads, glass and chain, lead-free pewter, metal. 

The idea behind this creation is the mixture of depth, grit and life that can be found even in midst of the faux (faux jewels, the faux glamour of gambling) and it's allure. 

And perhaps one can find real magic even betwixt and between false or imitative, yes? 

Let's wrap this up with some of that promised News! 

I've a new event and creative home in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area (MN, USA) that I'm excited to share with you! 

Healing Gallery Open House 

Saturday, June 8th 

from 1 to 7pm 

Sunday from 1pm to 5pm 

Details and address are here! 

I'll be there Saturday only, yet I encourage you to stop by whenever you can that weekend! 

It is a beautiful space and the art is absolutely gorgeous! Marian is a very talented artist and healer! 

ALSO!!!! 

*Edited with an update*

I and my Sprite Creations will be available at the Healing Gallery through this weekend only.

My Sprite Services will continue to be offered at locations that best suit each person and situation, and by appointment at BellaLuna Boutique, rather than at the Healing Gallery.

Thank you!
*Now back to the blog as it was*

There is much more to come as my behind-the-scenes 'work' continues, so stay tuned! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I'll see you next week! 

Ciao!