Jewelry Class in August
Due to the popularity of my class, Cindy and I added another class for August 9th at 3pm. She has a sign-up sheet at her store Cindy’s Simple Stuff …. so if you are interested, stop by and talk with Cindy! 
Teaching a jewelry class in July!
I will be teaching a jewelry class in July for the “scrapbook” pendants shown below. Please visit my friend Cindy’s blog: Cindy’s Simple Stuff to get the location and sign up for a class! The class charge is $20/person for appx. 2 hours. You will learn how to create your own original paper art pendant with offloom beadweaving around the frame! The finished pendant will vary per person!
Alcohol Inks and Plexiglass
This pendant is a cross experiment between alcohol inks and plexiglass. I randomly dropped different colors of ink onto the pg and tilted in various directions for interest. Once dried, I mounted the pg to a white piece of cardstock to pop the colors of ink. The ink takes on some depth through the glass …. it’s pretty cool in person! I am now creating an edge around the piece with my seed beads! I have no idea what I will do with it once done … probably wear it!
A Paper Love Affair
As with many artists, I tend to hold on to lovely pieces of paper, fabrics, notions, embellishments … and just hold on … not wanting to cut into that wonderful print or cut up the beautiful piece of handmade paper! So I am pushing beyond my habits and creating new beautiful items to cherish!
These two pendants come from my scrapbooking stash! The idea of paper jewelry has been floating around in my mind for some time now and finally I gave in and cut up my paper! The paper is a beautiful piece of Japanese inspired rice paper! I wasn’t sure how the colors would hold under my glaze once it was “wet”.
A wonderful surprise came from the undertones of green and blue pulled out from the midlayer! I framed the paper with an embellishment that I then mounted to felt. Once dried, I beaded around the frame to complement the picture. The pelline ball chain completes the “scrapbooking stash” look!
I’m very happy with how they turned out! Now I’m off to search for more buried treasures I can convert into jewelry! -Melinda
Stampin’ Up! News
Hello Friends!!
Stampin’ Up! is offering an early order for the new catalog!!! How can you get in on this? Sign up right now with the fabulous $75 scrapbooking offer and become a demonstrator – become a part of my team!!! Just visit my site and check it all out!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Creatively Yours – Melinda
A Fun Blog Hop!!
Hurry, hurry!! I just discovered this wonderful blog hop full of inspiring ideas for SU! Designer Series papers! Here is a link to stop #4 http://burninrubber-anotherstampblog.blogspot.com/ - so go check it out – you only have until tomorrow!
The latest
Everyday I look through my list of fav’s … and think … I should post something! Then I get busy … and start all over again! I have new things to post that I’ve created but been too lazy to take pics of …. *sigh*….
We just had a costume parade for Sylvia … so fun figuring out what to wear, when to wear it and if there is enough time to change between times on stage! Everything is coming together! The set is transforming into my character’s apartment in Manhattan and I have transformed into a school teacher in her 50s. (I’m still clinging to 30s- ha!)
I’ve enjoyed working with my fellow actors and now that we are off book – the real fun can begin … movement and reaction! Becoming that person -or dog – if you are Sylvia! Anyway, if you live in my area – come see the play! Check out the Evergreen Playhouse website on my sidebar for more information!
-Melinda
Sylvia at the EP
So I am part of the cast for Sylvia at the Evergreen Playhouse. And I am so excited to be a part of it! Apart from loving stage time .. cuz I love to be on stage – I am making new friends and catching up with old ones! We have a small cast with this one and already my rehearsals have been fun! My friend playing the dog is hilarious and I can’t wait to see how our “characters” develop! I don’t know why I keep myself away from the stage …. I just feel so alive when I’m there!
Next ….
After another successful run at the Evergreen Playhouse with “The Physician In Spite Of Himself” by Moliere, I am already shifting gears to my projects-in-waiting! Several things are happening at once – it’s that time of year to jury in with ARTrails, the CAFTA auction is gearing up, my commission piece for a fellow artist is coming together …..
***breathe**** My son is turning 10 years old in March!!!! Wow!!! That’s a priority right now …. he’s so amazing to me – growing and transforming before my eyes! Actually both my kids are amazing -
This post is all about rambling ….. my house is a clutter of chaos (which is usually the case) and I’m attempting to sort it all out! Ha! We’ll see … hmmm, what else? Yes, I have several new designs of jewelry I am working on … need to post the pics!
Hey – if you are local to my area – come audition for the next production “Sylvia” at the EP – Feb. 23 & 24th from 7pm to …. I’ll be there!! Have a great day -M
Opening Night Success!!
“The Physician In Spite Of Himself ” by Moliere opened last night to an intimate and fun crowd at the playhouse. After weeks of rehearsal and preparation, we were finally able to place the “laughter” only an audience can bring to a show. Overall, it was enjoyable and fun to present this comedy! The kids were the highlight between scenes with their signs to the audience.
I think the best experience of all was in breaking through the fourth wall and directly communicating with the individuals in the seats! My mom told me later it was different but she really enjoyed that aspect of the play. I think with a full house, this will be quite an experience for the audience.
So – all the costumes are done and everyone looks fabulous – and I can move forward to other projects waiting patiently to be started! -Mel
