Getting Back to Crafting

I haven't done any of my normal crafts in a while. I am feeling out of touch. I keep seeing all the beautiful tatted pieces and I want my shuttle back in my hand. I need more thread because I have gotten used to the feel of using thread smaller than a size 10. I want to loom but I really want a specific loom to help me with my designs. I need to get back on my sewing machine because pillow ideas keep coming to me.

I just feel lost without all the things that have brought me joy. I did manage to make a few pairs of earrings though. I just need to add the finishing touches. 2014 I have a few things to accomplish and I am mapping out those things. I need to get my coding certification, find a new job, and make time to craft. That along with being mom is going to require discipline and making my schedules out along with using them. I don't make resolutions but I am deciding to make a plan. 

I did manage this past weekend to make a few items. Beadaholique had a video on making Christmas Tree earrings out of Artistic Wire so I made a pair. I also made some earrings out of buttons. I need to finish them but I think they look cool. Maybe I will do an interview with my fellow crafters and see how they are handling things. Now there is an idea.

Writing and Beading on the Horizon

I have been working on character building but I have also been beading. My brain is telling me I need to slow down but I can't seem to help myself. I have to keep busy and I have a multitude of things I like to do. I decided to create some bead patterns and maybe sell them locally.

I was checking Mirrixlooms.com and I saw the loom I wanted to purchase. My hands are itching to get a hold of it. I am just crazy. Lol. What can I say when I find something I really like I latch on like a pitbull and I don't let go. It has taken me all this time to really get into liking crafts and of course I want to go all out.

Passing the Time Away

Well unfortunately I have to do my civic duty but I have been practicing and working on a new tatted piece. So far I am in love with the colors and excited that I was able to handle a split ring and split chain. I want to work with beads but right now I am going to stick with getting comfortable the techniques I have been learning. I started out using a needle to tat but lately all I have been using is my shuttle and I am really starting to like it. I will still use my needles from time to time but shuttle tatting is central.

When this piece is finished and blocked I hope to use it some where in my living room or dining room. I keep doing my happy dance in my head.