First...thankfully...I finished the October Challenge for the Beaddreamz group early...the peyote bracelet was fun and turned out to be quite eyecatching. I called it "Autumn Leaves"...my dad bought it from me and gave it to a friend for her birthday. I've since made a few others in Christmas greens, reds and whites, and a couple of them in pinks...the bracelet is not a pattern...which is what makes it fun...you just put a bunch of the same size beads in a dish and pick up whatever you pick up...the effect is really pretty neat...I have discovered the wider ones are actually prettier than the narrow ones...but they do take a little longer...
Next...the October Challenge for the Beaded Art Dolls group...I found a wonderful picture of my daughter when she was about 4 or so...it was Halloween and she wanted to be a clown...so I got out the trusty sewing machine and made her a clown outfit...she was adorble...of course...being my child...she always was...ha...here are the two pics...one of her...and one of the doll I made...I am sad to say she and I have been estranged for the past 4 years (prayers are always most welcome)...but this made me feel close to her...and remember all of the wonderful years of her childhood...as well as watching her become a woman...as a parent there were times I wanted to shove her in a closet and not let her out til she was 40...but I knew that wouldn't help her grow...so I...right or wrong...gradually allowed her to make her own choices...but was always there...and listened...and as gently as possible...guided her...and did a LOT of praying...here she is...the "Little Clown Doll"...
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This has a lovely ethereal quality, Jena -- beautiful work!
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Kathy V in NM
Your little turtle really reflects the beautiful colors of opals. It is very sweet and beautifully done. Loved the little clown photo!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many lovely details in this post. My absolute fave is the picture of your daughter and the porcelain face on the beaded clown. They're both beautiful. Your Octover turtle just sparkles with life. Thanks for a great post.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the soothing colors of this turtle. I would call her Sea Opal. She is lovely. I really like the soft colors you have used, and the way you used drop beads on the feet. Very Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour turtle looks very festive to me, beautiful subtle colours. But then, an opal simply represents beauty, and will in turn inspire beauty.
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Oh I do hope you're feeling much better! Your page and doll are great. Love the turtles........
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