Cold Days stir creativity

Well the weather has turned very cold.  Thick frost coated everything in the outside world this morning.  And I think the high will only be about 45, ugh.
I worked in the yard yesterday and covered the front plants with a thick coat of bark mulch.  It keeps them protected as well as cleans up the yard for winter.  Looks good and got me warmed up.

Second order of cards mailed off this week to Olympia.  I need to get ahead and make more to have on hand.  I guess that is an important lesson to learn so you are not rushed at the last minute.

More work on my new ring design.  Adding some other sizes of beads and making it more interesting.  I am also trying a couple of different patterns with color not really digging it for right now but maybe later.

I also  have worked on some wire work earrings this weekend .  Always fun and inspiring.
I love putting different pieces together and seeing how they turn out.

Their forecasting snow but I'm not sure how that going to turn out.  I guess we'll see.
Well back to being creative..........
LouiseB

Tons of new ideas

I can't believe how time is flying by.  I guess the cold I had for almost two weeks has also sucked up time too. Ha, ha.
I have started a new ring design and love it. This ring is reversible.  I like wearing it on my middle finger where it is big and bold.  But if I reverse the ring  pushing it inside out I can wear it on my ring finger as it decreases one size and has a totally new look.
They must not be worn in water as the will stretch out.  Sadly I found this out myself and will need to redo another ring.  These rings are great if your fingers swell like mine as they give and have no hard edges.
I hope to get some pictures up soon.
I must start concentrating on the holidays as Thanksgiving is fast approaching.
The weather is cold and wet as usual for this time of year so it always a great excuse to stay inside except for food shopping and art supply shopping. Ha,ha.
Happy weekend everyone,
LouieB

"My Balancing act" Original art by LouiseB

This week I recieved another order of cards from Olympia Washington.
It has been a hard week at work so this was a bright spot and lifted my spirits.
This is Halloween weekend and I plan on watching a lot of scary movies and working on some jewelry and more drawing as I think I am getting my husbands cold so a restful weekend is on the agenda.
I hear the cars going through the puddles outside and am thankful for a warm home to take shelter in.
Enjoy your weekend,
LouiseB

Photo fun

Well today  I worked on making a light box for taking photos.
That was fun, but then I found an easier way to make a light box.  Thanks Etsy for both ideas.


Handmade earrings w garnet gems by LouiseB



Handmade earrings by LouiseB



Handmade earrings, by LouiseB



Handmade garnet drop earrings by LouiseB

Wire pendant handmade original by LouiseB

It has been a very fun and creative weekend.
I now need to work on my halloween decor for the office.  I always get creative when I'm supposed to be doing something else.  Bad me but so much fun.
LouiseB

Trick or Treat
Original art pen and ink
By Louise B
Oct/2010

Happy Halloween by LouiseB

Well with the cooler & wetter weather I am inside and more creative then ever.

These are two drawings I did Saturday while listening and sometimes watching scary movies.

I love the old classics but do get sucked into the campy ones as well.

More to follow..............LouiseB

Productive Sunday

Well after crafting yesterday I got  a few more thing in today.
I  have eight heating bags made today .  Its good to have a few saved for the holidays.

All cotton cloth with fresh herbs from my garden and  hand sewn.
Their great to keep at work or home when your looking for a little added warmth just heat them in the microwave for two minutes. People find they make great stocking stuffers or an addition to any gift basket.
I think I will be adding them to my Esty site when I get a few more.
Cheers everyone,
LouiseB

Craft Day

Today was a great day with the girls helping get some of their craft projects done for the holidays.
It was a sunny Autumn day and as always we cherish each others company.

We got started about 1030 a.m. with coffee and freshly made blueberry muffins from Gayle.
The company made it more fun to help  then to actually work on my own projects.
But as my friends fed me I think it was a very happy devision of labor.
We took a short break about 1pm  to feast on pasta and for desert a wonderfully rich cupcakes from Sue.
My friends Sue and Gayle are very industrious and it was like a little work shop humming along once we were fed.

Busy busy.
More coffee and wow the time has flown by.
Sue has completed a blanket, Gayle has made several potato bags and I have completed about 7 or 8 book thongs with cards.  I'll have to get some pictures of those later.
Packed everyone up and they head home.

What a great day.

LouiseB