Creative Chaos

Thanks to some AMAZING encouragement from a certain someone, I've jumped off the deep end ...gearing up for a women's artisan show (I will be a vendor) in November and our church's Harvest Festival (also a vendor)! I'm aiming for using as many recycled or all natural products as possible. The fabric that I've begun weaving in with the vines is 100% cotton.

Above and below are works in progress...all stemming from the war I waged on the Wisteria vines invading my yard.

I'm making fairy wreaths (hair wreaths) and other things as they pop into my head.

Sorting of the sandglass for jewelry while patiently awaiting the supplies. The new necklaces, bracelets, earrings I will be making are of a much higher quality than the previous ones - made with sterling silver and gold as well as leather, etc.

I've taught myself how to braid leather to enhance the pieces. Buying the leather already braided was a bit cost prohibitive, but it had such a nice look to it. So, thanks to my darlin' honey who just happened to have the above book...I started practicing.

Practice piece with silk cord - this is a round braid.