Bracelets, Bracelets, Bracelets

I've been busy making bracelets lately.  It's really enjoyable picking out different beads from my local craft store.  I love all the pretty colors, shapes, and varieties.  I've also been trying to use up my stockpile of beads. 

beads from my craft store haul

I find myself doing other things besides what I should be doing.  Do you do that too?  It's not just me, right?  Ha!  I should be working on getting my tax stuff together.  So, I guess I'm procrastinating.  

jade bracelet

agate bracelet

glass bead bracelet

I think I'll start tax stuff on Monday.  Hope you have a great weekend! 

~Katie

Things I made yesterday

 Just a quick post to share what I made yesterday.  

blue and rose pigment filled pendant

white painted fern and green leaf pendant

oregano flower and green leaf pendant

tiny baby's breath squares for earrings

All of these lovely frames can be found at Nunn Design.  What projects have you been up to lately?

~Katie

Doodling again...

I really like to draw.  Especially flowery things.  I'm not the best drawer but I find it to be a very calming exercise.  A mindful exercise.  I draw when I'm restless, stressed, or bored.  It helps keep me grounded.  

What do you do for mindfulness?

~Katie

fern

yellow flowers with butterfly

abstract leaves

You can find my dishes here:  kateemarie

Polymer Clay Earrings

I've been playing with clay again.  A long time ago, when I first discovered poly clay, I made tons of beads.  Mostly in a swirled pattern.  Boring.  Meh.

One of my first beads. I suppose it's kinda cute.

But recently, I've found so many beautiful patterned clay slabs on Pinterest that I've been inspired to try my hand at slab work. 

First attempt at patterned clay cut outs.

Since I didn't have a very fun mix of colors for my first batch, I picked up more clay.  Stay tuned. 

~Katie

Purple bead and polymer clay earrings.