After a day of rest,(spent helping a friend move) it's back to the grind. Today I will be working with turquoise and coral. I find it a stunning combination of colours. The second set is going to be made of good old Canadian Jasper. Bancroft had some beautiful choices.
Missed a day, too involved with Granbabies. (Although at 7 and 10 I don't think the boys would like to be called that.) Yesterday was used for showing off finished work. Today I will have to create at least three pieces to stay on schedule for the October show.
I just received a string of small garnets as a gift. They are tiny but they can still make a statement in the right piece. Working on pictures. For now it is just making product for the upcoming shows. My first should be the Heart of Country Craft and GIft Show Oct.22-24 at the GM Center in Oshawa. I will be floor manager at too many other shows to be an exhibitor.
THe day begins with a coffee... well almost. JUst one look at the colours in the bead stash and it was noon. Oops three new creations to put together but no coffee yet. The gemstones dazzle in the noon light but I must pull away for a few hours at least.
AS I start on my new adventures in life, I have expanded an old love, beading. This hobby has created a part time job. This year I have been treated to a four day stay in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and 10 days in Halifax. THe Canadian Bead Oasis Shows will be in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on September 17, 18, and 19. I now have begun creating my own line of jewellery which will be launched in January. A few pieces will be displayed at shows held in Oshawa at the GM center for ...
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