The school holidays are going by so fast and unlike last year where I felt as though I had a good rest, this year it feels like I've been very social and haven't had much time to just sit back and chill.
We've alternately had hot hot days or a drop or two of rain in the last couple of weeks. Here's a pic from late afternoon last week - although it looked promising it actually didn't rain much here at all. Maybe next time?
I've been productive at my bench at least with a lovely bunch of high quality gem earrings, pearl earrings and some pearl necklaces, classic and funky, made this week. After I've been away from my bench for a couple of weeks it's so lovely to sit down and let the creativity flow and enjoy the beautiful gems. The top photo is of a pair of fat, white freshwater pearls topped with a cluster of multi coloured tourmaline. Aren't they scrumptious!?
Keeping the creative juices isn't so hard when there are great shows that support handmade. I noticed on Elena's EP Designs site a great show she's attending tomorrow (16 January) in Oakleigh, Melbourne - the Handmade Show. The sub header states "supporting local crafters, keeping the love of creating alive". What a great aim and I hope they do really well. I still hope (in vain!?) for a show like that to come up near here... waiting, waiting.... LOL.
For a little smile, enjoy the following that I found on Jill's Liv'n Good Jewelry Blog Line 'em up boys :)
Till next :)
Annette
Your camera work is amazing. You put up the PRETTIEST pictures!
ReplyDeleteStopped by to check out your latest creation.I think this is my favorite so far!
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment on my bear he was one of my favourites
ReplyDeleteLove the beary picture and what a great sky you have captured on camera!
Here in the midwest part of the U.S. it's so strange to think of it being hot, hot somewhere!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're able to treaure up each day of holiday you have left. Glad to see your creative juices are flowing. And you're absolutely right, the piece you've created is "scrumptious"! :)
Oh, it looks so warm and dry there as I look out my window here and see feet of snow. I think I'll winter next year with you. Got room?
ReplyDeleteLovely earrings, as always.
Lois