Show is Over and it is Time to get Organized

Here I am again at my official staging area: the Corner Coffee Shop.


I stayed ip to post my bracelets on Etsy last night. I still have 3 pairs of earrings, a few necklaces and the ROD like journals to add. I am pretty excited at the offer my sister made to help me rework my shop when I am in Seattle for Christmas. Today I took a day off work and brought baby to daycare so I can work like a mad woman on my apartment. I am dubbing this my day to "repurpose" the place/space. My storage situation is so inefficient! I always clean and think I will get to the organizing at the end, bit never, ever get there. So today I will organize first. Ha ha! Wish me luck! If I achieve this goal (although doubtful) I will be so happy and recharged to get to my crazy to do lists. The show is over but there are still orders to be made and gifts to be found.

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Day 1 of the Art Show

It was the show opening tonight. It felt good to see my work out on display. I still know how to make stuff yay!


My little assistant was asleep on the job. So so sweet.


I sure hope to be able to see everyone tomorrow, assistant willing hehe
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Tomorrow's the Day!

Last minute dash working on my lunch. Pant pant pant.


These were a hold up at ever corner, but I really like the way they turned out.


Here are those bracelets I finished up. Hehe only took a year or so lol.


Here are those tags again. Yummy! I will post more after the show and add all the stragglers to my Etsy site

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Journals are Done!

Weee! Almost finished up my jewelry projects too!  I will have to post those pics later.  I started up my shop and added 2 items to etsy!!  Now I just need to figure out how to make links from my blog n stuff.  My Etsy shop is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mcjillicutty  so go there an get stuff! Hehe.  I will be putting all the stuff I did not sell at the Queen of Arts show in my etsy sight.  Those will probably get there in the middle of November.  I am already thinking ahead to wantng to make some super special items for Imagine Gallery.  I have one trailer needing a quick fix and a house that needs a lot more work.  And cannot forget the Christmas cards...... Okay I wore myself out at the thought of it.  Night night!

Just About Finished

With the journals at least. That will make it a total of 5 journals for the Queen of Arts.


All I need to do is sew in the signatures on the last 2 and add a little something to the ties.


Now o just need to finish up the jewelry.

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Queen of Arts Show

Here's the deets:

The show is at the Elverhoj Museum November 12th and 13th. Friday it will run 4pm-7pm with wine and hordeorves and on Satuday it will run 10am-5pm.

Please come by and say Hello!!

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Getting Close on Some Pieces

Got the covers part way sewn on the 2 ROD journals. I just need to sew in the chipboard like stuff, stitch it all down, sew on the tie piece and sew in the signatures.


I love making the quilted like covers always makes me wonder why I haven't made a quilt.


Took my silver pieces for the bracelets to the tumbler today too. Just waiting for chain order to come in with jump rings and I might have some finished work on my hands.
I am so exhausted I will be heading to bed ASAP. I only wish I had the energy to start on my little bird tag things.
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I Did Pretty Good

I got my bracelets pretty close to done. I just need to chem color and tumble. The bracelet charms are almost ready too so I am quite confident there will be bracelets at the Queen of Arts show. I had a few bumps getting to the journals, but I feel pretty good about them and where they are at. Hope to do some tomorrow.


I did sew my personal journal together too yay!
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Ready Set . . .

Gooooooooo!


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Thursday Art Day

Took the day off work to try and catch up on some art projects.


Got my coffee and my hopeful list of what to work on. It will probably be after 10 by the time I get there and have to leave around 3:30 to get baby. I keep thinking I should clean the kitchen and vacuum, but I really need to get the projects a kick start or it will be yet another epic art fail. Okay..... One swift kick and I am off to The Art Clinic to work myself silly. New post with my accomplishments to follow *fingers crossed*
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I am so Official Now

Just started my etsy site. Nothing loaded yet, but I wanted to have it started so I can make moo cards for the Queen of Arts show! I guess I have to add an item before I get an official store front. I cannot wait to get home and see what I can add on there.


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Getting My Smithing On

Soldered a bit, hammered a bit and got stones ready to make into cute pendants to hang on the bracelets.


I started these birds a while ago. I have big plans for them, but just want to finish them for Queen of Arts.


It did feel nice to warm up to my old work benches.


I just hope I can at least finish these 7 bracelets. I started these last year. There is a lot of hand work in them. Funny to think these used to be my easier, less complex pieces.


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Nice Party

Tuesday after work we all went to a party to view a travel slide show of an awesome trip made to France, Bruges, and Amsterdam by a friend and coworker.


It was simply fabulous ! His house is beautiful and so inspiring in many different ways. I loved all of his art collection and various objects of interest. I love their taste. He is known for his cocktails and they did not disappoint! Super yummy cosmo!


And the views off his back porch was breathtaking. His kitchen has large windows with same view. I would just love to peel potatoes or wash dishes for hours just to stare at that view. It was a very needed break from my everyday stuff. Thank You Cliff and Jeff!
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Working working

2 days of working on some new journals for the show. Not much to show for it.


Got organized and the insides finished for one journal.


I think I can get in two or 3 more. We'll see. I will try to solder a bit tonight.
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A Little Bit of Rime to Solder?

Got back from an awesome Sunday trip with baby and family with high hopes of completing a quick solder job. Took some time to get it set up right only to find out my tank was empty. Awe man!
Heard my Sis and her hubby posted some fun pictures from their trip down under. Sure cannot wait to see the pics and hear all about it.


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Refill needed

Mmmm mmm mmm coffee in my fluff mug.















Need a refill in my cup and my soul. I finished jewelry special order, but have much to do to prepare for Queen of Arts this year. I feel the unrealistic pressure of what is expected vs what I can produce. Guess I better hit it and get organized. Stay tuned to see works in progress and feel free to leave words of encouragement.

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Insides of New Journal

Weee! I finished sewing pages and signatures together. Now I just need to make the cover.


I used paper I painted in Traci Bautista's class I took a few weeks back and paper I painted and paper my sister gave me last Christmas. All put together in the Remains of the Day style.


I put some paper I sprayed too. Not much room to write and draw, but I love it already.


I have a jewelry special order due soon. That is my next priority before I can start on cover. I am getting the knack,I think, on this ROD like journal process and finding times of pure enjoyment. Part of the key seems to be in laying things out on a specific order around the sewing machine. I am looking for a balance between over planning and unprepared and speed. I got more journals in process, let's see if it gets quicker.

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Awesome

Worked on getting my next journal together. I am going for a different shape. I think this one will be finished fast due to me using a lot of arted on papers. It is also not as many pages as some. I just need to sew on some stuff and add some awesome findings my Sis gave me last year.

Almost done here

Here are some recent pictures from my everyday journal.



The blue on this page I did in Traci Bautista's class.



Here is a photo transfer of baby at the Bulldog.



Having a peachy king at daily grind.



Misc drawing.

Ok... I am posting more so far so good. I might even post again today.

New Tools

Got a new I pod and I hope it will boost my ability and opportunity to post stuff. Here is my latest addition to my dunny collection.



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