And here we are, at Friday!
This week has been particularly busy for me, with yesterday being quite full. Lest you think I am complaining, let me hasten to add that it has been a good busy-ness and that yesterday was full of good things!
I've changed out and replenished the Sprite Creations at BellaLuna Boutique & SaraCura and have future plans and projects up my sleeve regarding those two lovely Creation Locations, so check back in the coming weeks for more info!
Today's Fini Friday project is a work-in-progress that moved further along to completion but isn't quite there yet! Part of my learning and creative process is to know when and how much progress will be made on a project and when to switch gears to other tasks. Since today is a day full of many tasks to do, once it became clear that no further progress would be made on this creation, I now move on to complete others!
This necklace features a Popcap Pendant created by me using a recycled popcap, resin, recycled paper, old watch parts and a ceramic gear cabochon from Earthenwood Studio! A key charm and Swarovski crystal dangle from the jumpring embedded in the resin of the popcap and all of this is suspended from brass chain. Around all of this are the ideas of individual materials and components that I'm pondering as options for this creations.
What else is along the sidelines, you ask?
Vintage rhinestones, Swarovski crystals and a four-leaf clover, a vintage-style bicycle charm, and Czech-pressed glass beads, Oh My!
This will be fun to finish so stop back by for a visit and to see what it has grown into!
Have an excellent weekend!!!
I've had so many changes in these past few weeks that I've had difficulty blogging about it all! This week, in particular, has had many hours away from the computer! I've been shuttling hither and yon, closing down Creation Locations, investigating and fostering new Creation Locations as well as lining up more shows and various projects. Whew!
Let's look at a change overview!
First up, Creation Locations!
For you folks near Deerwood, MN, USA, the Knotty Closet is now closed for the season. Look for it to reopen in May of 2011.
Cambridge, MN, USA folks! Sprite Creations is no longer at Willow Bridge Center. Please contact me if there was a Creation that caught your eye there that you MUST have! Feel free to check out the fabulous Bead Shop at the Center, Deb runs an excellent shop and it is worth the stop to see all the goodies!
New Creation Location in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metro area!!!
If you are in or near Minnetonka, MN, USA, drop in for a visit to BellaLuna Boutique LLC. Gail is co-owner of the boutique and a delightful soul! This shop is full of unique and thoughtful gifts, including Sprite Creations!
Shows!
Sprite Creations will be returning for the Fall edition of the Bean Factory Artist Market at the JS Bean Factory in Saint Paul, MN, USA! Saturday only, September 18th, from 10am to 8pm. The Bean Factory is an independent coffee house which serves up an inviting, comfortable atmosphere. Come on in and be surrounded by art whilst nomming on tasty treats and wonderful beverages!
Sprite Creations is proud to be part of the inaugural event Feed Your Passion For Fashion! Sponsored by The Shops at West End as part of the Taste of West End and Local Art Fair, this show is Thursday, September 23rd from 5-8pm only! The Shops at West End are located at Freeway 394 and Hwy 100 in Saint Louis Park, MN, USA.
There will be fabulous food, fun and shopping! Stop by for a visit and to see the new digs!
And in honor of the Feed Your Passion For Fashion Show, I present these earrings!
They are not, as yet, titled, and comprised of Victorian era mussel shell boot buttons (from Muscatine, Iowa!), metal vintage boot charms, chain and surgical steel earwires.
Stop on back to this blog next week for more updates!! There is so much more to tell!!!
Today's blog is all about updates! I've moved my display within Santa Lucia, my Creation Location in Princeton, MN, USA. It is right across from the ice cream counter, so you can't miss it!! There are nifty jewelry display thingees on this display that really help my creations shine! So, if you're in the area, stop by to check it out.. and eat some of the FABULOUS ice cream!
Speaking of updates: you'll see me with freshly dyed hair in the picture below...I renewed my driver's license that same day so I wanted my hair to be at it's most vibrant for the photo! We'll see how it looks when I receive the new license in a few weeks!
And now: the shinies!
I've coined the term "Creation Location" for all of the non-show locations where you can find my creations!
I have 5 locations presently.
Pappagallo in the Galleria, Edina, MN, USA
SaraCura in Dinkytown, U of MN Twin Cities-Minneapolis, MN, USA
Willow Bridge Center, Cambridge, MN, USA
Santa Lucia, Princeton, MN, USA
and now: what I'm calling the Creation Cottage right next to Camp Holiday near Deerwood, MN, USA.
This cute and cozy little cottage is filled with hand-crafted goodness and will be open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Here are some of the Sprite Creations you can find there:
I've moved my creations from Spirit River in Anoka, MN while arrangements are being made to reopen in their new location. I'm looking forward to being back with them later this summer!
More movin' and groovin': I've moved my online studio presence over to my Etsy Shop. If you've visited my ArtFire online studio and were looking for a creation you've seen there, please head on over to my Etsy shop or contact me!
Look for more, more, more!
Sprite Creations is undergoing changes just as much as everyone else in the world!!!
Check out my Show Schedule for a chance to visit me and my creations in person! I've a busy summer lined up and more updates on the way!
With all the changes in Creation Locations, I've more new creations on the way!
I'm also contemplating new types of Creations, such as shawl pins, cuff links, and... well, you'll just have to see, won't you? *grin*
See you soon!!
