Saturday, January 30, 2010

ONE



How many people does it take to make a difference? One.
One song can spark a moment
One flower can wake a dream
One tree can start a forest
One bird can herald spring
One smile begins a friendship
One handclasp lifts a soul
One star can guide a ship at sea
One word can frame a goal
One vote can change a nation
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness
One laugh will conquer gloom
One step must start each journey
One word must start a prayer
One hope will raise our spirits
One touch can show you care
One voice can speak with wisdom
One heart can know what’s true
One life can make a difference
That difference starts with you!
- Author Unknown
Namaste

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Custom Order




I just created this custom "Treasured Locket" for a friend's sister-in-law. I had great fun creating it. I was given her sister-in-law grandmother's writing from an old Christmas gift tag that had both of their names on it and started from there. Her favorite flower is a daisy and I found one on a postcard dated 1909, so I used that along with the 1 cent stamp. They call each other "Bum" which I thought was cute so I added that word by cutting out letters from old postcards. Additional ingredients include my signature chocolate wrapper, hidden house, page from a 1885 prayer book and hearts. It is such an honor to be trusted with someones "Treasures"!

*Special Note: The word "Love" that you see is my grandmother's handwriting. I am paying it forward as best as I can!
Namaste.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

New Item for 2010


These 17 inch necklaces on black Greek leather were created with original collages that I made from all sort of cool stuff including my grandmother's writing, letter from vintage magazines and postcards dating from 1910-1920. These necklaces sell for $52-56 at Craft Co. #6 in Rochester, NY www.craftcomapny.com


This "Treasured Locket" pin was created using a letter from my grandmother describing the first snow fall in 1965. I added foil from a Hershey kiss, roses from a 1910 postcard and of course hearts and a hidden house. This pin sells for $59.00 at Craft Co. #6 in Rochester, NY www.craftcomapny.com



These "Treasured Locket" heart necklace include an original collage, gemstones, trade beads from the late 1800's, pearls and the clasps are either real Indian head nickles, mercury head dimes or vintage clip on earrings. The price range is $198-218, and can be purchased at the Craft Co. #6 in Rochester, NY www.craftcompany.com

I hope you enjoyed looking at my new creations for St. Valentine's Day. Have a peaceful evening.
Namaste.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Happy New Year


Once again we have the opportunity to focus on goals, growth and where we want to go throughout 2010. It is that fresh start we have all been craving.

I am putting together ideas of how I would like to shape this new year for myself, family and how I can impact the world positively.

This year I am going to start by simplifing and organizing my home. This will help me create the balance I need. I believe once that is accomplished and maintained the burden of "keeping house" will lessen to a certain degree. And as it does, it will provide me the peace of mind that I and my family need, producing fruits of its own.

Secondly I am going to devote time, energy and effort to grow both of my businesses. As you may or may not be aware I am both an artist and yoga instructor.

My plan for my art is to brand myself and gain a few more national clients and perhaps even create a line of inspirational t-shirts with some of the proceeds going to a worthy cause. As part of this effort a group of women artists that I have been blessed to meet and call friends, have agreed to help each other set and meet goals. We meet on Sundays at various coffee houses. This group will help market and critique each others artwork.

As for my yoga I am going to grow it with more corporate clients and bring yoga to them at their workplace. I teach children and I hope to reach more children this year through yoga too. Last but not least, I am a firm believer that the best teachers are those that commit to being life long students themselves. My prayer is that I get into Baron Baptist's teacher training and continue towards my 500 hour level. (I am already at the 200 hour level).

So here is to the New Year, fresh starts, dreams and practice!!!!!!!
Namaste.