Hugglets was quieter than usual, a sign of the present economic restraints perhaps. Lots of new faces, both artists and collectors. Both Megan and I love the opportunity to see old friends and catch up with all the happenings in their lives. Our bears attracted a lot of new collectors and it was a good day for us. The lighting in the hall is not the best and I only managed one good photograph, here is a small section of our table display.
My Bead Soup contribution is almost complete, only had time to make one item but I am very pleased with the result. The focal piece is quite beautiful and I have had many anxious moments working on something to compliment it without being overwhelming. The bronze colour is also something I have not worked with before. I have spent a lot of time looking through my stash to find suitable findings rather than taking the easy way out and visiting a bead shop which for me entails a longish bus journey to Cambridge or driving towards Ely. One of the disadvantages of living in rural England. Pictures will be up on the 17th September.
I enter lots of competitions and blog give-aways. Good news is that I am now the proud owner of a great new book, thanks to Cyndi Lavin from Beading Arts. Lots of different ideas to try.
On a new subject entirely. I follow and read some amazing blogs filled with beautiful pictures from all around the world. I very often feel that I am lagging behind as I do not have much time to spend blogging and quite honestly I am trying to cut back on the time I spend sitting in front of my pc. I am a creative person using my hands to make beautiful things, spending hours on the computer cuts into that creativity both physically and mentally. Recently reading Fiona & Twig's blog with a guest post entitled 'Blogger Breakdown' I realised that many of us are falling into a trap of feeling guilty if we do not update our blogs regularly. Well worth reading, the link is:
http://fionaandtwig.blogspot.com/2011/09/blogger-breakdownguest-post-by.html
So now back to work as I have lots to do. Have a good week
Housework, if it is done right, can kill you. ~John Skow
3 comments:
Hay Wendy,
It was amazing to see you and your little tiny bears on the show in Londen.
You and your bears are so lovely, it feels like a party to met so much lovely people on this show.
I have make a post on my blog about Londen en this show, maybe if you like you can take a look on my blog.
I wishing you al the best,
love from...Marijke
www.marijkevanooijen.blogspot.com
Hi Wendy,
First I want to thank you for your dear words you left for me today.
And now to tell you how much I enjoyed this post and your photo of one of the shelves in your booth. I can see why your bears are such a hit with all who see them!!! They are DARLING!!!
I haven't read Anne's post yet, but I made a choice about a year ago to only post when I had the spare time to do so, and not to worry if I was keeping my readers happy. I was spending way too much time on the pc and not enough time homecaring and crafting and was starting to dislike blogging. Cutting back for me was a must and I am so happy I did.
sending love...
Can't wait to see your designs on Saturday! :)
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