A big thank you to all who found and followed me on the last Friday follow. It was lots of fun and I found some great new blogs to read.

The days have been warmer here so I have been outside in search of things to use in some organic resin pieces. Maybe it comes from being indoors all winter but I am feeling really inspired to use lots of organic materials in all of my creations lately.
I now have a nice selection of moss and tree lichen for some backgrounds. Maybe in another couple of weeks there will be some nice flower petals to add to the mix.

Maybe I should do a how to post this summer for those unfamiliar with resin technique. It is so much fun to take a bit of nature and preserve it for years of enjoyment.
For now I am still sanding up some Maple branch. I also have some Cherry, and some Cedar wood to work with. The maple is turning out to be wonderful for pendant tiles. I can't wait to see how the cherry turns out.

I have been inspired in a big way by Nancy over at Treasures of the Heart.
Not only is her blog beautiful and packed with great content, but she is one of the sweetest people I have met.
Since meeting Nancy and following her blog I have been truly inspired to put more attention into my own little corner.
Today she invited me to participate in the Friday Follow. I decided that would be a great starting point. So here we are. Since I am addicted to reading blogs I am sure to find some new treasures on this list.

Renewal

At last the sun has reappeared and with it an increase in energy and motivation.
Though I still struggle with time management I feel I am getting a grasp of it.
I have been putting together lots of collage kits for the Etsy shop. I may actually do something with the poor neglected Artfire soon.
I still can't wrap my head around all the social networking. I see others juggle Twitter Facebook and a blog with ease, I think they hire elves to run their shop. If I ever figure that one out I will have it made.
For now I am still busy sorting through mountains of antique maps and old books and papers. The real trouble is to decide weather to list or keep for my own projects. As always there are more ideas than time. Guess I better go out and find some of those elves for myself.

Ready For Spring

Yes bunnies already. The days have been so cold and dreary. I have been staying inside making collage kits. I am so ready for spring.
The weather man says there is another snow storm on the way. I guess if I am to be snowed in I may as well use the time clipping out the bunnies and chicks.

longer weeks

Very weird indeed. It's Wednesday and I wonder if anyone else ever wishes for an extra day in the week? Maybe I should learn to not set so many goals on a weekly basis. It seems the week is half gone but I am NOT halfway through my list.
On the up side I decided to try for an average of 1 sale per day in the Etsy shop each mouth.
The last day of March dawned with me still 2 short. I squeaked by with one extra so far.
Now to get back to the weekly list so I won't be working on it Sat.
I would much rather be napping like Alice.

It will soon be too cold to take the bike out. I have been trying to enjoy as many times like this as possible before winter comes.

Summers End

I have neglected my cyber life this week. It's been a busy time with family and home. I have been in the studio some to reorganize and winterize.
I am still rummaging through the attic. Been pulling out lots of old books and ephemera type stuff. Much of this I will use myself lots is headed to Etsy.
Artfire is still on the back burner for the moment. I still hope to fill that shop with my own creations. I hope to have time to do some woodwork pieces this fall.
For now we are loving the last bit of summer. We took the bike out Sat went to the old family graveyard. It is already becoming chilly in the forest. But tranquil like no one had been there in forever.