Grace and Peace

I have had fun

playing

with some 1920's drawings

I have had for a long time.

I got them at an estate sale and they

are beautiful.  I've kept them for years,

not really knowing what

I could do with them.

But then...

My daughter taught me

a wee bit about photoshop...

I had these great flower cut outs,

that I was privileged 

to inherit.

And 'wahlah'

I love em!

Now this Wonder Woman

figurine I have enjoyed

as a reminder that

Wonder Woman I am not.

But since she was courageous

she inspires me.  Ha!

I spotted her leaning

against an old pattern in

my studio

and liked the contrast,

so she got to  have a photo shoot~

Wouldn't the 1940's ladies

have been shocked at her outfit!

So proper they look.

 ~

I had the privilege of making

a number of collage jewelry pieces

for a wedding recently.

The bridesmaids wore

poofy chiffon and cowboy boots!

And one-of-a-kind

necklaces.

I learned about using resin.

I made quite a mess

as I read that I should

use a heat gun to get rid of the bubbles!

But I am slowly figuring it out.

I love the uniqueness

of each collage.

If you're in Colorado, you can

find more of my jewelry at http://www.ajoyfulcottage.com

and  http://bloomsestespark.com in 

Estes Park.

I am still learning a lot about

collage and jewelry making.  It's

just so satisfying to make cute things!

I've stolen a quote from 

Chariots of Fire and tweaked it for

my purposes.

"God made me artistic, and 

when I create I feel His pleasure."

What has God instilled in you?

Are you running, singing, encouraging,

creating, laughing, teaching,

helping, writing, cleaning...

"Whatever your hand finds to do,

do it with all your might,

as for the Lord rather than for man."

What brings you joy?

What little inkling or nudge is God giving you?

You know, when you do it,

you will feel His pleasure.

How were you made?  

Beautifully,

Imperfect, 

Uniquely you.

Blessings on you today,

Deedee

Home Again

Actually, we've been home

for a couple weeks, but it's been a tad crazy.

I'm just starting to get my groove back.

Well, okay, I haven't 

actually got it

back yet.  

Thought you might enjoy

some snippets from traveling...

Lovin' the beach

and remembering our traveling time today as I write.

The hole.  The deep, deep hole.

 Be sure and check

out the awesome thrift stores

in Ventura, CA if you go.
Loads of them and quite
high class.
Note this stylin' kid... 

 I loved this quote I found

at the Fairfax Swap Meet in LA.
What a fun place to spend
a Sunday afternoon.

We brought a lot of rocks

with us from the beach

so we could leave encouraging messages

in random places.

There was a piano in a courtyard

off of Hollywood Blvd.

My kids played,

others joined in and we

had a worship experience

in the midst of the bustle around us.

So, of course I had to leave a rock!

We left them in all kinds

of places from

California to Colorado.

And yet, so glad to be home.

I just wanted to say, "Hey."  I'll write again

soon and show some great jewelry photos from

a wedding I got to do the jewelry for.

May your days be filled with

grace and peace,

deedee