More Relaxed

First of all, thanks to each and every one of you for the love and support you give me anytime I dive into my life behind my art exterior. I truly appreciate each comment you leave for me and every email that is sent. I don't know how I would get on without the e-friends this blog has brought me together with. Thank you. Things went well yesterday with the new in-home therapist. I am armed with a magic phone number I can call anytime I feel overwhelmed and although she is young, she seems bright and intelligent. It has me very hopefully today that there might be some better days coming our way. Though, I have been warned, it always gets worse before it gets better.

Moving right along though... I spent most of the morning in the studio. I had an idea POP in my head and I was very excited to make the beads asap so I can bring it to life tomorrow. I spent a solid three hours making dozens of beads for this new design... and GLASS headpins too. Wait till you see it!! When I started to wind down from the bead making, I wasn't ready to leave the studio, so I set myself down at my desk. And a half hour later... this new necklace was in my hands. I am calling it "Layin' Around".

I find it funny to think "which came first? the design idea or the beads?". For me, most of the time it is the design idea. Then, I make the beads to suit. Case in point, the design I will show you tomorrow. Over time though, there ends up being lots of beads that are one off from what I need and they sit homeless on my desk. They sit patiently and wait for their turn to be needed. There are usually some stand outs that audition for lead roles in my finished jewelry more often than others, only to be turned away at the last minute. Poor things.

All these beads, all 13 of them, were just laying around on my desk. Really! Finally they have found a place where they can shine. My stars I am sounding corny. LOL!. This was just plain fun to make and for the half hour or so that I have been wearing it around the house, it is just plain fun to wear too.

Hey... have you noticed my new photo experiments? What do you think of the simple solid color backgrounds? I bought one of the scrap booking packs of colored card stock and I am shooting against those. I feel like everyone does the "white background" thing these days (or the vintagey staging which just wouldn't work for my pieces)... I want to mix things up and try something new. I would love to hear what you think! Leave comments!