fun blog to follow

'thursday sweet treat' on blogspot is dedicated to inspiring and creating a community of artists of all modalities - I'm in awe of it's creator: Natasha. if you have a moment, go on and have a peek!

there'll be a new inspirational theme posted tomorrow, and it's a short time frame (5 days) to create based on the inspiration - then it's all shared the following thursday on her blog - so neat!!!

http://thursdaysweettreat.blogspot.com

inspiration: poetic sea

'Poetic Sea' was the inspirational theme for the "Thursday Sweet Treats" blog that speaks to artists of all modalities to create from somewhere deep inside. I participated for the first time this week, and this is my piece; a bracelet of pearls with glass focal bead that invoked the ebb and flo, mood, and changing qualities of the sea. I think I shall name it, "Pearls under Glass", although I will retain the right to change my mind - as all girls should....

At some point after tomorrow, you'll be able to find it in my etsy shop:

http://kerstinhanson.etsy.com

sea-squared-inspiration

My daughter's friend Evan came to visit a few weeks ago, and brought along some of her new creations... and in the process, she gave me a couple of donut shaped beads made of hematite, I think, and I made myself some earrings that I love :) As a matter of fact, I'm wearing them right now!

My mission this week has been to find more donut shaped beads that inspire me, and after some amount of searching, I found some that really make me smile

.... new today... drum roll.... introducing:

Sea Squared.... more new designs to come :)

gift giving inspirations

I would like to share some holiday gifts I've made this year with you - the trouble with that is some of my family members read this blog. So, I'm going to share with you my inspirations without telling you what I've done with them. I searched for and chose them based on the person, the relationship we share, and their life experiences over the past year. I thought about Goddesses, Muses, meaning and depth and then put my findings on items designed to hopefully inspire and touch their heart(s).

"Even from a dark night, songs of beauty can be born" ~Maryanne Radmacher-Hershey

'I went there of my own free will
I went there in my finest gown
with my rarest jewels
with my Queen of Heaven crown
In the underworld
At each of the seven gates
I was stripped seven times
Of all I thought I was
Till I stood bare in who I really am'
~Inanna, Goddess For Embracing the Shadows

"Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you" ~Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Malls and I do not make good companions - and I've managed to avoid them 100%! I've done all handmade gifts this year, whether I've made them or purchased handmade items. Now, the wrapping is complete, and the countdown is on for my home to fill up with family!