It has been a crazy busy week and a half as I feel like all I have done has been to coordinate receptions and meetings!!! LOL Don't get me wrong, I love the creativity of doing that, but it's pins and needles until it's all over! It's just like when you go on a trip and a mile down the road you get the "I think I forgot something" syndrome!!!! I really think it's really all about making that good impression on the powers that be so that I can say that I have a job tomorrow!!! LOL Today is my last meeting this week. Our city is hosting the State's Municipal Gas Authority Board Meeting, so meeting planning, catering breakfast and luncheon, and then as always the CLEANUP!!!! Then, I can breathe! LOL And....maybe a glass of wine! LOL
So what's on my desk this week? Well as I got all my swaps in the mail last week, I mentioned I could now finish up on Abby's Sugar Skull!! After getting a hint a day that went something like this...."boy, I sure wish I had a sugar skull to put on my wall..." That little booger! LOLOL So, I had put her on the back burner long enough and finished it up!!
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| Abby's Sugar Skull!! |
So what do you think guys? I had fun with this one. It started out a challenge, in my mind, but then the further I went the more it came together! I already have another one my desk ready to sand and get the base coats on. I think I will go a little different colorings on the next one, but I will give you a peek next week!
So that's it on my desk for this week guys. Just getting that done feels like a miracle!! But along with a new skull, I will be starting my new set of ATC swaps for next month. Going to try to get a jump on things so I'm not the ninth-hour girl again!! LOL
Before I sign off today, I will let you all in on a little secret.......I will be starting a new crafty adventure! I am super stoked about it and can't wait to get started. This is something that I have been researching for several years and have finally decided to take the plunge! It all started actually here on our WOYWW!!! Yep, that's right and with our very own Jo Betts! She had some beautiful needle felting on her blog years ago that I just fell in love with! So, like any good crafter, I began researching the art. I found out, of course, that it was Maxine's (Tea Tilly Dance) beautiful art and I contacted her on her blog and she was so gracious with taking time with me and answering questions, etc.... Well, years later, and a little more nerve to give it a try, I am FINALLY doing it! I have my first box of felty treasures coming in the mail within the next few days and I can't wait!!! I am so super excited!!
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| Maxine's beautiful work and my inspiration! |
I KNOW, I KNOW, I don't need one more project on my desk, but it's a sickness I tell you.....hello my name is Felicia and I CAN'T STOP trying EVERY creative process known to man!!!! I will be doing Art Needle Felting or Needle Felt Painting as some call it. I'm not interested in the 3D figurines, etc...And I really think what drew me to the 2D felting was its similarity to watercolor painting. The aesthetics of it, the flow of it, reminds me of watercolor painting. I also want to try wet felting, but let's not put the cart before the horse! LOLOL I will be sharing my journey, so get ready for wackadoodle show stoppers! LOL Thanks Jo for sharing your daughter's lovely talent and Maxine for your creative gift and inspiration!
Happy WOYWW and blessings!
You sound such a busy bunny - that sort of high demand job would stress me out, I'll tell you! Even in my twenties when I was single and carefree, I found it heavy going to take on job responsibilities like yours! Hopefully, it's just a phase and things will get quieter for the rest of the year - I take boredom over stress any time! The sugar skull looks amazing - so crazy colourful! Will look great in Abby's room and yay for your new obsession! I can't wait to see you play with your felt supplies. Not something I have ever tried! I can see the attraction though - that beautiful piece by Maxine does look a bit like watercolours! Enjoy your crafty time - hope you'll get more of it soon! Sending you a big virtual [hug] xx zsuzsa #21
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy the felting - everyone I know who's tried it loves it - and you can't go wrong learning from Maxine! Thanks for your visit, and lovely comment as always. take care and have a good week Helen #1
ReplyDeleteMaxine is a very talented artist, she’s a good role model for you to emulate, I hope you have fun with the felting. I can’t talk about wanting to try new crafts all the time, I’m the world’s worst. That sugar skull is amazing, the patterns are so precise and neat, you’re a clever gal!
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 7 xxx
I'm glad you enjoy your job, because I like to organize and plan, but I hope you get a break soon. You need some down time between large projects like you are responsible for.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore your incredible sugar skull. Your daughter is lucky to have you be so talented.
Years ago, I was given some rovings, a single needle and a multi needle. My friend didn't like the felting process, so I got her hand-me-downs. However, what I really wanted was a felting machine. One like Jo has. At the time, they were quite reasonable. $99.00 (USD). Now that same machine is over $250.00! I should have purchased it when it was cheap. Now it is out of my price range. I hope you find joy in your new felting adventure, dear. Happy WOYWW from # 5.
Thanks for calling by at mine earlier. Jo popped round this morning for a coffee and catch up and she gave me your ATC then....I love it so thanks very much. I will be putting it on next Wednesdays post. Needle felting is such a lovely craft so I hope you really enjoy it. Maxine is so talented at it isn’t she and her work is so inspiring.
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Annie x #13
Sounds like you've been busy and more to come. You are going to love the technique there are so many things you can do with Needle Felting. Loving your skull too. Hope you are having a very happy and creative woyww. Sending hugs, Angela x17x
ReplyDeleteYour sugar skull is amazing. I bought the stuff for needle felting, but so far have not got around to doing any. Did you buy a book to start you on your way? Happy WOYWW Angela #9
ReplyDeleteI will anticipate more loveliness when you start sharing your felting - maybe you need to felt a sugar skull? LOL! The one you show is a stunner so hard to top but it could be a fun journey, right?
ReplyDeleteCatching up - Happy WOYWW on Thursday!
Mary Anne (3)
I would really like to try one of Maxine's classes when things open up again Felicia as I am lucky enough to be relatively close by. Love, love, love the sugar skull! Good luck in your felting adventures. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit. Congrats, I love it when people find a happy art and pursue it. Maxine's pieces are beautiful and this is something that really isn't in our area. Have fun with it. And I've always loved the Sugar Skulls. Enjoy a great week
ReplyDeleteThat sugar skullcap brilliant!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the felting. I recently invested in a kit but have yet to take the plunge...
Happy WOYWW!
Susan #20
Oh Felicia - your comments about Max have made my day - one very proud Mum here! I hope you enjoy your needle felting - you know who to ask if you need any advice or help!! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteAnd well you should be! It's be several years that I reached out to Maxine, but she was so sweet and took so much time answering all my annoying questions!! LOL At any rate, the "want to try" has never left my mind and when I got your ATC, it brought it all back up again!! So thank you Jo!!! LOLOL You can now take a bow for keeping the dream alive!!! LOLOL Blessings Jo!
DeleteI adore that skull - it is stunning! Good luck with the felting! In answer to your question on my blog it would be lovely to swap an ATC with you...can you email me your address? Happy Belated WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#23)
ReplyDeleteHi Caro! Thank you so much for your comment! I love Mr. Skull as well! I tried to look on your blog to see if your email was on there, however, I did not see it? At the top to the right you can email me yours so that we can connect! I hope this gets to you and we can connect!!! Thanks again for stopping in! :)
DeleteWell you’re a whirlwind of lovely, that’s for sure. I didn’t realise you did that sort of planning, I totally understand why you’re on pins about it each time. My sissy and I went to Heidi Swapp’s first Creative Escape in Phoenix and it was all superbly planned but the hotel let them down with breakfasts on the first day, there was a two hour time slot and becaus I was jet lagged I slept as long as I could. Got to the dining room with half an hour to spare and there was a basket with a handful of apples in it, not even any coffee! Embarrassing for the organisers who had everything down. I’m sorry that my photo gives you the twitches, it does me too in a way, despite the greater good happening in the other room! I’m loving the booger’s sugar skull, to be honest, if so thought it would work, I’d be asking very persistently for things too! Oh and the lever thing in my picture, that’s my badge maker. I love it!
ReplyDeleteJulia, you are too funny! LOL I have been in planning for years. Before I landed in government, I was in the hotel industry, sales and catering to be exact, and boy howdy that was planning to the nines!! I can relate to your story and have seen it happen many a times! It's not to be on either side of that story! LOL I must say I am envious of your Heidi Swapp Creative Escape escapade! I bet it was great....other than that! LOL Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. I hope you received your ATC that I sent. Just making sure it made it across the pond! LOL
DeleteHappy Belated WOYWW. Fantastic skull. I have done some needle felting over the years (and have 2 projects waiting to be finished!), but only the 3D figurine types. Look forward to seeing what you create. Ali x #24
ReplyDeleteYou sound mega-busy, Felicia. It always happens when you are at your busiest that someone asks you to make them something, doesn't it! I can't say I like skulls but your art work is absolutely fantastic - love your use of colour and texture.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and the lovely comment. Sorry to be so long visiting. It's been a very busy week. No worries about those boxes - they are absolutely safe! They are only overhanging by a couple of inches and no danger of falling, I can assure you. Thank you for your very kind words about my drawings - they are Zentangle-Inspired Art (ZIA) and I did them some time ago. If you visit my Flickr page yo can see them in all their glory: https://www.flickr.com/photos/12780076@N05/albums/72157632070728072/with/21277978953/ Thank you for all your kind words!
The computer is now sorted (mostly) and usable but it took me several days, hence the lateness of this reply. It's been a very busy week. All news on this week's upcoming blog post. I continue to be completely unworried and at peace about my situation and am resting in the Lord. He is helping me with so much, with all the things I need to get sorted before I go into hospital.
See you on Wednesday I hope! Meantime, happy very belated WOYWW and God bless you,
Shoshi x #12