Yes, I’m on Facebook too.   I’m hooked.   Enough said.

Today I happily dropped off some contributions for Aroma of Art,
an annual benefit art auction here in Hickory.  This year I contributed the covered box (see December 8), one framed piece, and a piece of  D’s stained glass.   More on the event as it emerges.  Click the logo to go to the A of A site.

aroma of art logo

While at SWIMUU I took a workshop one afternoon on beading.  We made a spiral rope bracelet, and I made most of a second one before I left.  OH DEAR, I see trouble ahead!  I have always been mesmerized in good bead stores, but restrained myself from buying.  Those days may be over.  I’ve taught myself even peyote stitch and starting to look at some others.  I don’t really want to make a lot of jewelry, but I’m thinking the bead stitching technique will come in handy for decorating books, boxes, etc.  It’s nice to have something you can do on your lap while keeping company with the significant other and the tv.

My husband and I spent nearly two weeks in Florida, enjoying especially fine weather.  We visited with his family and delighted to meet his new grand-niece Lilly.   Then we headed for Lake Placid, Florida for a week of UU conviviality at SWIMUU.  A delightful experience.  We sold some wares, even though this is a much smaller event than SUUSI.

Gentle readers, thanks for your visits and moral support.  See the products page for more examples of these cards.

In my continuing quest to find more things to do with my paper, I took my first stab at a bound, covered box.  It was very satisfying.  This one is 4″ x 10″ in size.

leave a note – would a box like this interest you?    what would you pay for one?   what’s the ideal size?  colors and patterns, of course, could vary widely.

Here’s a group of photos I took during the recent workshop, showing an example of the step-by-step creation of a marbled sheet.  Thanks to my student demonstrator!    Click to see the slide show on Flickr.  Mouse over “show information” to get the play-by-play.

 

 

 

Marbling process – a set on Flickr

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Spend Saturday, November 8 with a few like-minded  souls and you too can be a marbler!  10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all materials and tools suppied, $50.00.  Please see the workshop page (tab above) for all the details!  Email hickorymarbler@yahoo.com to register.

Back in September I enjoyed another demonstration at Ft. Defiance.  This time I remembered to bring some cards and a mailing list, and several people signed up for possible interest in a workshop.   Living History Days is an annual event at Ft. Defiance, and a fun thing to do for folks of all ages.  My favorite is the man who brings a team of oxen.  This year they were offering rides to kids in this this period-correct wagon.  It was a big hit!

HeartinHandGallery

A few weeks ago I visited the “grand opening” of a new gallery in town.  It was a pleasant space with a good variety of work – from paintings and prints to pottery, turned wood, and jewelry.  And I observed that they had a couple of racks of blank cards and a few other paper products.  I’m happy to say that shortly I will be one of the artisans represented at Heart in Hand.   The owner selected cards, journals, and matted full sheets.  I’m pretty pleased to have some product in a store.  The gallery is new and not very well known yet, so if you live in Hickory spread the word!  Visit the website here:  Heart in Hand Gallery