Who do you know that has a Faithful Heart?

My heart has been Faithfully waiting for me to get back to creating...My Lar said this is part of "who I AM"...and creating these wrist cuffs have truly been a very healing time for me as well...thinking about the heart message that will go inside every cuff encourages me to realize how very fortunate I am to really know how it felt and still feels to have been so loved for over 30 yrs.

these delightful one of a kind cuffs have a secret message for you or a loved one on the inside ..the message on this one is "Faithful Heart"....HandMade wearable art inspired by Romance, Victorian , and even a little SteamPunk!! It begins with a srumptious velvet base and adorned with old lace, vintage rhinestones, buttons and trims...Will arrive snuggled inside its own little treasure box, hand painted by me. This one and more can be found in my Etsy Shop.

HEART HUGS,

A Gift from my Love

so, guess where I am? I am with my very dear friend Debbie.(notice the orbs??) ..we are at...

the Doobie Brothers Concert!

Lar had bought the tickets for us in April...he really wanted to go,but, it wasn't to be.

So, I asked Debbie to go and we had a grand time..the guy sitting next to her had too much to drink and smoke, so we giggled a bit about that! The sax player was awesome!

this dude reminded us of Willy Nelsons brother......he was good,too!

I was really torn about going, but, thought it was a gift from my Lar and i feel he would have wanted me to go...i swear i could see him there laughing and clapping his hands and havin a great time! I am glad i went and that Debbie was there for me too...she really is a good friend and has helped me thru so much these past few months. I am so blessed!

Heart Hugs,

Heart Hugs,

Symbols of Love

So, I was taking pictures of the pergola that my Lar designed and built and on the first picture I was amazed to see... the orbs.....this is the only picture they appeared on. I feel the Love.

Heart Hugs,

Redefining Who I Am.....

So many changes in my life these past few months...adjustments...not only in my physical home... but, the "home" inside me...my soul..I am getting to know the "new" me little by little...sometimes I freak myself out..sometimes I am overwhelmed..sometimes I am scared...sometimes I am brave...sometimes I smile....and cry tears of joy, like when my friends daughter gave my this wonderfil gift...hands (if you have read my blog) are a very important symbol in my life...I will cherish this little stone forever...

So, speaking of hands...this is what my hands have been doing lately...creating wrist cuffs...this one is on its way to its new home across the land....

and a posy pin to go with the cuff.....I dyed the laces and trims...

I created this one for my SIL ( who helped me more than she could ever possibly know)...

As I created it, an idea was being born ....on the inside of the cuff I wrote.."Soul Sister"and I used an old earring and buttons that I received from our MIL...Larry's Mom

I felt like "Wonder Woman" when I put this cuff on...see the wee wings?..Pow..Zam..Zoom!!

So, this is what my hand, well, my wrist really!...wears now..I mentioned an idea was being born....

Its a "Memory Cuff".....I created this using a cuff from Larry's shirt....kinda looks like a crown in this picture!

I handdyed the laces and dedicated to him on the front

on the back I journaled some thoughts and put a secret message to Larry under his name

So, this is a piece of the new me that is emerging....I wonder what will be revealed to me next...hmmmmm

Heart Hugs,

Zentangle Promise

Have you heard of Zentangle???........I think its been around for awhile, but, I have not been "tuned in" ....well, I am slowly coming back to creating...and discovered the world of Zentangle! It is like taking doodling to another level....and it is very "Zen-like" as I felt like I went into a meditative state as I created it...I think this will be on the cover of my journal. Another "new" art form for me...I have journaled in bits and pieces, but, never as an art form.... This is my very first one.....I created it with My Lar in mind... and heart...

"Forever Together........I Promise"

Heart Hugs,

A New Beginning

One.Two.Three.Four.Five.Six.Seven.Eight.....
Seconds
MinutesHours
Days
Weeks
Months
Years......
Standing still, traveling fast...
Always with us...
Remember me when I am gone away,Gone far away into the silent land;When you can no more hold me by the hand,Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.Remember me when no more day by dayYou tell me of our future that you plann'd:Only remember me; you understandIt will be late to counsel then or pray.Yet if you should forget me for a whileAnd afterwards remember, do not grieve:For if the darkness and corruption leaveA vestige of the thoughts that once I had,Better by far you should forget and smileThan that you should remember and be sad. Christina Rossetti

It has been one month. Our love still "Rocks"!

Heart Hugs,

My Art Story

I was honored to be asked to share my art story here.

Heart Hugs,