Embrace Imperfection.

Working on new pirate garb.

nobody@vox.com(Enchantress) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:58:45 -0700

Today I got some cable ties for corset boning after reading an article comparing all the possibilities. It's cheap, easily available and doesn't rust or rot if it gets wet. I need to make a new pirate shirt too, and my big dream is to make a cutaway jacket. I need to beg, borrow or steal a decent pair of pirate boots though. The boots really do make the outfit.

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Gem Faire this weekend.

nobody@vox.com(Enchantress) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:49:59 -0800

I have so many creative ideas right now that I feel like my brain is boiling. I started a new circlet and finally figured out how to use up some copper insects I got at Surf Beads. I started going through some older bead bins and found a few necklaces 75% finished. I should get those done and into my Etsy store or gift pile or jewelry box or somewhere useful and out of my craft bins.

My friend sent me on a flannel buying errand today. His mom makes lap blankets to donate to the vet hospital. My goal to save money for the Gem Faire this weekend in Costa Mesa kind of flew out the window once I hit the fabric store. I managed to spend $37.00. Ack!

But at least one of the items was a book on jewelry making with wire and has many close-up how to photos that will really take my skills to the next level. Besides, I can take out some of my frustrations by hammering on wire.

So I hope to get paid before the Gem Faire because I still want to go. I wish I had someone to go with, but I'm going on a Friday and most people work or have kids. Fridays are the best because stuff isn't too picked over and I get in cheaper so bwahahahaha. http://www.gemfaire.com.

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Gourd Art Display

nobody@vox.com(Enchantress) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:50:11 -0800

Throughout the month's of March and April 2007, my gourd art will be on display at the Buena Park Public Library on La Palma. If you are in the area, please drop in and take a look.

gourd necklace closeup

Egg shell gourd mosaic

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TGIF

nobody@vox.com(Enchantress) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:11:36 -0800

My big plan for today is to finish my jewelry gourd beaded necklace for an ETSY contest. All I have left to do is sew the beaded strap on. It took me a month to make. But I love the way it turned out so it was worth it. I'll post a photo when it's done.

It's sunny out and I can hear birds singing. It's 9 AM in S. California.

I really like the hat I made for my ETSY store yesterday. I think I'll make another one for myself to wear this spring.

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