My second publication!!

Got some publication Mojo again!!

It is very exciting and rewarding 

to have your work appreciated and published. 

My "Ophelia Cuff" is pictured on page 39 

of the January/February Issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine.  

I was one of 5 finalists 

in the Mixed Media Jewelry Category 

of the Artisan 2012 Contest!

Yes this makes me 

"Do a Little Dance"! 

I was not told which piece was chosen for the publication 

which added a little surprise for me when I received it in the mail. 

You can read more about the making of my Cuff  HERE  + HERE.

I took a little breather from everything 

except my family during the holidays, 

it just felt like a good time to pause, rest and regroup.

Now I feel rejuvenated and ready to press on.

My goal for this year is to send in more submissions 

and keep creating in all the medias I love. 

I have been thinking about trying out different venues 

for selling my work.  

I would love input from any of you, 

willing to share your experiences with other sites. 

Email me if you don't want to comment (outloud) below. 

January 10th will be  

"My Muse's" 2nd year anniversary.

The journey began on Jan 10th 2010 

when I dared to reach out into cyber space 

and share my life and art with 

"I didn't know who"

 to 

having 115 fabulous followers and friends today.

Because of this blog 

I have connected with so many talented and generous artists 

and 

have found many great opportunities and sources of inspiration

like the Art Bead Scene Blog Challenges, 

The Bead Soup Hops, Bead Table Wednesday, Creative Everyday, Flicker, Picnik, Pinterest, Etsy.... 

I could go on and on but I will spare you.

I am so grateful that I am having a 

"2012 Celebration Giveaway"

You could become the proud owner of 

this lovely pair of knitted fingerless gloves. 

Grape Lacy Knitted Fingerless Gloves by Aquariart

I assure you they are stretchy, stylish, soft and luxurious

made with Berroco Lustra 

a 50% peruvian wool/ 50%Tencel (Rayon) blend yarn. 

All you need to do is 

1- comment below 

and 

2- tell one friend about this giveaway. 

and

3- have that friend comment here too. 

I will randomly choose a winner on Saturday Jan 14th 

so come on back to see if you won!!  

Happy New Year to Everyone !!

Heather

One of many pairs....

It has been wonderful to have a model for my wearable fiber items.

Have to say everything looks better on a person. 

I am so fortunate to have found Riana, 

a bubbly young woman who enjoys being photographed 

and playing dress up with all my creations.

Here is one more design and I have a brand new one I will add later. 

I am waiting for the sun to come up so I can photograph my new

Crocodile Stitch Fingerless Gloves.  

This Purple and Green Variegated Pair is made with 

Soy yarn, very soft to the touch. 

I am completely baffled by the problem I had last week 

uploading pictures and the error message from google.  

Seems like everything is back to normal today.  

Perhaps my little fairy, Nadine has been playing with my Blog at night?@!

I was so focused on my Artist's Boutique that Christmas has snuck up on me again this year. 

 I think I missed the deadline for shipping things in time for the holiday

BUT

I am going to keep listing new items as I edit my photos.

Do you have a friend who loves handmade items 

but you are not sure what to choose for them?

Let them choose their own gift!

I am having a special on Gift Certificates in my etsy shops this week. 

Buy a $10 gift certificate for a gift and get $5 off any item you purchase.

Buy a $25 gift certificate and get $10 off any item you purchase. 

Buy a $50 gift certificate and get $20 off any item you purchase. 

OR

you can convo me with special orders and choose your favorite colors. 

I have lots of gloves I haven't photographed yet- ask me about those- 

hopefully they will get done tomorrow morning.  

The elves had to watch the Patriots Game today!! 

Yay Pats! 

Have a wonderful week - Heather

Autumn is almost here in Las Vegas...

Fall in Las Vegas is a breath of fresh air.  

We have just finished enduring anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks of triple digits 

and although the occasional 103 or 4 may be reached the night time cools everything down.  Unfortunately the pool cools too and our blood is so thin now 

that 69 degrees feels like the glacier waterfalls we would jump into 

up in Washington State because we were young and crazy. 

I love when we can open the windows at night and feel the cool fresh air.  

So 

 I am switching my color palette to those warm autumn hues. 

This art quilt, "Autumn Dreams"  has been in my Etsy shop for awhile

but I just redid the pictures and it looks so much better photographed outside. 

 

I love all the texture I was able to achieve with the yo-yos, halloween burn out fabric, free-motion quilting

and silk leaves and flowers. 

The gold and variegated threads really show up in sunlight and the angle makes a difference.

  I took a Tarot class a few years back and still use my two decks. 

I have been making Tarot bags like my own with fall colors. 

 I have a very dear friend who has a September birthday who received one 

and here is another with lighter shades added. 

Football season has commenced and so my husband, 

a avid Patriots Fan watches all the shows 

so I  have been pretending to watch while I stitch up 

lots of crocheted fingerless gloves 

(in my "Tom Brady Shirt" for good luck).  

They will be ready for 

The Mt. Charleston Fair #2 

on November 21st from 10-4 pm 

for my local friends. 

Hope to see you all there we might even have a little snow!!

I handmade the buttons from polymer clay and used alcohol inks to make them look like ceramic buttons.

I added my own twist to a very fun and feminine version 

of a pattern from Crochet Magazine Sept 09 issue.

There is a lot more I have been doing but I am going to save some for my next post!  

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!