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Soft blue and Lavender Firecracker
Going to the softer side of these. Soft delft blue with lavender and opalescent beading. Blue paper flowers with opalescent centers add a little glitz. These can be posed in different poses but… are not toys because of the delicate embellishments used. Read more
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“Neutral” firecracker
This one I wrapped the base with crocheted transitional color yarn then reinforced the sides with complimentary embroidery yarn. Next I wove eyelash yarn that fit in the color scheme through the band that I wound around. French knots and glass beads were added. Finally the mustard colored beads were added. This again is posable.… Read more
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Red Firecracker
Finished another firecracker. This one is a little thinner than the others. So many possibilities. It’s fun to reshape them to see different angles. Read more
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First firecracker finished
Worked on one of the firecracker today. It was a different one than I picked things for. Oh well. these are fun and different. It nice that they are flexible so you get different views. Read more
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“Tribute” mini ovum
Here is the mini ovum I made with my sister (Deb) in mind. Sparkly with a touch of purple. Read more
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“Warts on a Frog” – ovum
Finished this one and really like the colors. Greens, turquoise, navy blue and brushed gold. Read more
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Art show today
Well I decided to do another art show. They wanted things to be of a nature theme. I brought: Wall pieces Read more
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Black and white all around
I finished this one about a month ago but was waiting to frame it. I did that today. metal silver disks throughout. Additional black slub circles give another depth. Read more
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“Pink Sectional” ovum
I’m almost finished with this one. Since pink is not my play style, a lot of angst by its choice. I think it is close to being done. Read more
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Welcome new ovum
Welcome “Chenille Bedspread” ovum This was the variegated orange and yellow ovum. Read more
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Update*While I’m waiting
I could use your help. while I’m waiting for a consensus on my previous post, I have another question. Which one of these should I start first? Read more
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Sections in Blue-ovum
I made this orb a while back but failed to photograph it. I might have not photographed it because I was not sure if it was finished but after taking the photo I think it was done. Read more
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Metal fish
I found this box metal fish the other day. It appears there are 6different styles. Two of them the tails are movable. They are all about an inch long and are one sided. I’m sure they are just novelty pieces but could not resist the price, $3.00 for the box. Now what to do with… Read more
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Thanks!!❤️❤️❤️
A big thank you to the Carnegie public library in Angola, Indiana for allowing me to have a solo show this month. What a great display center. It was also nice to hear many people wanted me to set up a talk concerning my work. I never considered doing this but will think about it… Read more
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And so it begins
Taking a break from the orbs (still working in the round😊) and working on a beaded pillow. These colors are to me, a beautiful combination. Subtle, tonal and calming. The front is free formed and the back is circular. Much like my helmets that I design. Helter-skelter on the one side of the brain, the… Read more
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Poodle Skirt – orb
Pink is not a color I work with often as it’s not my preferred color. The black felted orb just said make me pink so.. I listened to the orb. Once finished I felt it called the 50s poodle skirts. Read more
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Intersection-mini orb
This one seems to have become intersectionality with the colors and beads. Read more
