This is the first finished piece of a set of 7 mini hanging thingys I am making for the next issue of Somerset Home. I have made all the parts of the others, but have yet to assemble them. If I had another hour or 2 in the day I could get it done!
The accountability partnering I am doing with Shannon has been so fabulous. I am getting all the important things done as my list is there in the kitchen as I pass reminding me of what I need to focus on. And I am aware of it as I talk to Shannon through the week. It is like a constant reminder of my priorities.
This is the idea behind these pieces, each has a little reminder of things that are important to me. They are in my home as little visual reminders to 'create daily', 'love wildly' 'pray constantly', 'give happily', 'serve lovingly', dream big' and 'play freely'.
I love this! The words are beautiful and the color combination really ties everything together. Oh... and I won't even say anything about the time you posted as I know this is being removed from your list :)
ReplyDeleteI also love the background. Is that one of the stamps you made or paper...? It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe background is the left over paper that I used for the pendants. I gessoed a sheet of purple paper and then printed my words on it. Then I stamped with that twirly stamp (bought Stampers Anonymous, not made)and the stars (Hero arts, one I use over and over) and then drew large swirls with a pencil, all random. I cut out the words and this is what remained so I used it as my photo background.
ReplyDeleteI really love these "thingys"!! They are encouraging and light.
ReplyDeleteNow, let me say that I am not completely ignorant in the world of paper arts and such. I buy Somerset Studio, Cloth, Paper, Scissors and Art Doll Quarterly. BUT...why have I not heard of Somerset Home? Is it new, or am I just out of the loop? LOL
Kim
Garden Painter Art
gnarly-dolls
Shona this is lovely, the colors are just perfect soft and muted what a lovely pleasing piece.
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristen
so incredible. Truly love this. Will you be offering these for sale after? I went on a spree to Michaels and found some sweet hanging stars to alter and hope to get to it this weekend, fingers crossed. I also looked into sending things into Somerset Studio or Cloth Paper Scissors and it seems tedious (the process) of submitting things. I would love to, but am leary about the length of time it seems they keep your items also. Any words of wisdom? have a great day Shona.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your nice comments, I am pretty pleased with these, as a group they seem to work. Isn't it nice when you do something you actually like, we can be our own worst critics!
ReplyDeleteKim, Somerset Home is a book type magazine that they put out only once a year, so you are forgiven that you missed it :)
Kelly, I was a little intimidated by the process at first too, but I have it down now it is not too much. The longest part is writing up your 'how to'. They have sent everthing that they have published back, usually within a week or 2 of that issue hitting the newstand. They still have 2 of mine, one they are holding with an article I wrote for the Legacy magazine last summer, the other who knows! Somerset can hold stuff up to 12 months, so don't send in pieces you are really attached too. If they are not going to publish it and you have sent sufficent money to cover the return postage they would send it back quickly (my very first submission was returned unpublished). All in all I have found it worthwhile, if they like you they seek you out to do more stuff, and I like deadlines and often I don't get art done if left to my own devices! With my limited time to pursue art this has been my best plan to help me be focused and create art. Even if you don't need the deadline motivation it may be good exposure for you selling your art! Just thoughts.
thanks Shona! I always thought it would be so much easier if you could send photos! I can see why the want originals or slides. I may give it a shot. I always look forward to seeing your work.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletei can't wait to see all ove them....what a beautiful assortment of reminders....i can see them scattered throughout your house, each in its own perfect place...
ReplyDeleteso when are you going to start teaching some classes to us who would love to make these fun things you do? hehehe......
and so awesome that you and shannon have connected. what a joy for both of you to encourage each other in your spiritual and artful lives! (and family and etc etc!)
i ordered some of the stamping magazines...can't wait to get into submitting my work like you do.
thanks, as always for the inspirations and sharing your life with us!!!
This hanging is precious!--I bet all seven look great together--I can't wait to see them in Somerset Home!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Shona, this is beautiful. It is so light, delicate and airy , I can see it flying away! Rebecca LOVES butterflies (as you know) and she adored this piece. I am glad you and Shannon have each other because we are all benefiting from you sharing your God-given talents! Great job friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece! Is the photo of a relative? Keep plugging with the soldering... it just takes tons of practice and then it will be as easy as riding a bike!
ReplyDeleteDeb (friend of Kristen's)
Why, oh why do your posts on this site often cause me to ponder for so long before I'm able to comment? I can't really answer that, except that they just seem to be so relavent and timely!
ReplyDeleteThis one in particular....first of all, I got to see them all...oh my, they're beautiful!!! I love them all! Here's the thing...I'm working on defining my goals for the 'art' I pursue. One goal that I've definitely defined is filling my home with these type of reminders. I want to surround myself and my people with the things that are important to remember and 'live by'. It may encourage us, or it may gently rebuke us. It will bring a unique beauty that is ours alone. So, this post of yours challenges and encourages me.
Thank you for living your 'artful life' out loud. You're an instrument of inspiration Shona!