Just when I thought I had nothing to write about you know the good , little everyday things that just make you feel good. I Have had alot going on and life has been a little stressful to say the least crafters block, probably from all of the above.

Just when I was feeling like the harder I try the worse things seem to get or that what I do isn't up to standards.

Life & Love step in again and I remember.

Today the mailman came the same way he does every afternoon and I opened the box to find a package, From my mother in law who just recently returned from Hawaii Inside gifts from there for My Husband, & I and the kids.

She is always thoughtful like that and always thinks of others:)

It was an up.

Then tonight unexpected an e-mail from a friend That not only made me feel much better but opened my eyes and made me think alot about how I had been feeling by the end of the e-mail I was thinking how most of what I was thinking was ridiculous. Most of what I was thinking and feeling has alot to do with societies idea of how life should be etc and not my own and not even realistic in ways.

Sometimes we all get to that lowest low and I am certain feel just the way I did.

The positive is we will get through it we will rise above and we will see the other side it just may take a while and we will probably be where we consider ourselves at an all time low again and the cycle goes. It's life.

The reward is wonderful people in our lives that take time from their own lives and problems issues to think of you and let you know you're important loved and worthwhile and then it really doesn't matter what the rest of the world thinks.

Entering October

Today was an eventful day the 2nd of October brought cold weather feeling more like November The running of the furnace and the realization that it will soon be running all the time as will our fuel man to our rather old home.

It also marked My oldest sons 20th Birthday another realization that a couple of decades have passed and I am getting older( not that  don't have reminders of that on a daily basis:)

He has grown beyond the birthday parties and mom making him a birthday cake he goes to work and does what we do I look at him and still see my Baby sometimes and other times i see a fine young man an adult I am proud to know and love. Incredibly smart,talented and responsible. Assurance for me I was not perfect but I did OK and more importantly he did in making good choices along the way and learning from the not so good ones as well.

So today was a pause & a bit of reflection for me a little while to craft and create and relax.

I painted a new set of Martini glasses today with Flamingos I just needed something fun and warm.

Wine glasses and other stemware are my favorite thing to paint they are so unique each one something you can't buy in any store when you have done it yourself and a gift people always appreciate.

No matter what design you choose it always makes an otherwise plain glass just shine and is something people love.

I watched pirates of the caribbean  3 with my youngest 2 children a movie I have seen many times but thrills them more I think each time. It was nice for some reason they chose tonight to be one of the only ones that TV or where to sit etc doesn't cause a war. They were very relaxed and peaceful. They are 10 & 7

They keep me crafting and keep me listing refusing to let me get discouraged and want to know consistently what i am making doing etc. They are a major support system for me whether thay realize it or not as is my very patient husband -The poor man deals with alot through my creativity and never seems to mind:)

I am truly blessed to have him in my life and greatful for it everyday.

Another support system is a wonderful group I joined http://www.mycraftcorner.com/ a group for artists whether you sell your crafts or just do it for fun. Wonderful people there and a great place for crafters of all sorts. I am also thankful I found that and look forward to continuing to get to know others in the group as well. So many unbelievably talented people there.

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My Journey Into A New Business

" You Miss 100 % of the shots you never take"-~Wayne  Gretzky~

With this ever so powerful quote in mind it far surpasses the world of hockey but applies to everyday life. I have tried recently to very much apply it to my own.

I am an artisian That was so difficult for me to say for so long because I never considered myself that I thought that Artisians were way above my realm of artwork or crafting that I just did things I enjoyed or liked and then later occasional made some money at it not alot but enough to make me believe some of my "talents" might be ok.

Now I know that I do quality work that art is just that art and all of our interpretations are different and so are our talents. The beauty lies within and the ability to do it without a paycheck and keep going is harder than any job out there or any recreational muse.

I started my own shop on etsy I am still learning the picture part gets frustrating but I am truly enjoying it.

I do many mediums I do not limit myself to one and am always trying new things.

I taught myself to do decorative painting some years ago and am still developing this but I truly enjoy it. I do beaded jewelry mostly earrrings and necklaces those are my favorite pieces to do but I find myself finding lots of inspiration for brooches and pins in recent months as well.

I love steampunk I am still experimenting with this also and most recently found poly resin what an awesome medium to work with providing you can have a fairly controlled temperature and well ventilated area.

I have had to learn to be totally creative work with what i have and find new uses for items it has given me inspiration and some very unique pieces that anyone else would have a difficult time duplicating.

I am hoping that through my experiences and writing it will inspire other crafters like myself other unique artisians to keep doing what they are doing and share experiences with others so that we may all learn and grow.

If you really want to do something,you have to at least try if you don't try you can't succeed or fail and you will always be left wondering. The journey is the best part the greatest reward with the opportunity to grow and learn.

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