So what's been going on during this lovely weather? We have the outdoor work bug. Last fall we cut down some pear trees that attracted so many bees it made the spring and fall almost impossible to be outside without being stung. So with those gone we were missing our trees. This weekend we bought an October Glory Maple tree for our yard and planted it with lots of love. R found as many worms as he could and put them in the dirt by the tree to help it grow.
I also sent off my applications for two local art shows. I've already heard back from the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, where I'll be selling my flowers and wine charms on July 21. The other is at our local botanic gardens and that is a juried show. Not sure when I'll find out about that....but I'll let you know. Then today I received the application information for an art Fridays event which is also local. Every 4th Friday from May to August there is an Art on the Boardwalk event. It's a small boardwalk area next to some lovely local shops. It draws quite a crowd and I actually think I'd do really well here. So I plan to apply for all 4 Fridays! It's a juried show, so if I get in I'll be super busy. And that means my first show would be in less than two months. ACK!
I'm super excited, and the creative fire is glowing. Tonight I set up my little table and get to work. My to-do list is pages long, but first I need to make stuff. I'm thinking more wreaths for sure. Any other suggestions? I know I need more of everything but what's your favorite thing to see?
For this week I have new wine charms in the shop. I had a blast with colors this time around. I went bright and fun and summery. We're starting with bright pink then onto an amazing blue. The blue one has those satin beads that make glass look like, well satin. It's too delicious to get the full affect in a photograph.
2 comments:
Those satin beads are always my favorite! Love them!
I really can't wait to see more wreaths. And more flowers.... and I love the wine charms!
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Oh yes, those satin beads are very beautiful. I like the way you used them as an eyecatcher at the edge of the petals.
Great that you have applied for all those shows! It sounds very busy but you will gain some wonderful experience.
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