a quote I like

"If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’,
then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
~Vincent Van Gogh

I saw this quote on Maria Bosseti's website today. Wow, her tiles make me want to redo my entire house. Well, okay, just the bathroom, fireplace and kitchen. And the entryway. And maybe the porch. 

Ahh, beautiful....


go here for Marina's blog with pictures of her incredibly neat and tidy and inviting studio
and here for her website

Try It Tuesday with ball chain chandeliers

Welcome to the New Year!  You can treat yourself to a new pair of earrings made from ball chain today for only $2.00.  Don't have time to come to the store to make them?  That's okay, here's the video tutorial to refer to at your convenience.

Everyday Wrapped Bracelet How To

This is called the Everyday Wrapped Bracelet because I have worn at least one, everyday, since I made the first one. I can't help it. They sit right there on my wrist, showing off a perfect Elaine Ray bead and a bit of waxed linen. I have made them with ball chain and with the Swarovski crystal chain. They are both lovely. I stack them up or wear them alone.

Um, yes, I may just be a bit obsessed.

See the entire tutorial here.