Went a little crazy at Barnes & Noble

Saturday evening while Mickey mowed the yard I thought I would go to B&N and read some of those expensive magazines I love so much, but am too tight to buy! I loaded my arms down with them and found the perfect chair. I really liked some of them and thought I would actually buy them this time! Then I looked in the hobby and craft section for any new books they might have snuck in on me. Sure enough there was one I hadn’t seen. Mixed-Media Mosaics techniques and projects using polymer clay tiles, beads and other embellishments. Now, who could resist a title like that?

And this is the first page I turned to when I first opened the book! Uh-oh, I’m going to need a cart…

This is a table top made from tiles of polymer clay! She uses both a matte and gloss finish. I would prefer the gloss if I was going to make mosaics. I’ve been collecting garage sale jewelry for over a year and have been wanting to “dress up” a mirror frame with it. Now I can make some personal tiles to go on it! The polymer clay is one of the things I had in my “for sale” pile at my garage sale, but rescued at the last minute. See, things happen for a reason! Do I really need another craft to learn? NO! Can I resist? NO!

These are the magazines I couldn’t resist either…

This work is by artist Katie Shelton from Camdenton, MO.

not far from home. Who knew there were so many talented artists living in these Ozarks hills?

Artist Susan M. Hinckley works mostly with wool for her backgrounds.

This artist is Pam Cariker from my hometown, Springfield.

One of my favorite artists, The Crafty Chica

Kathy Caro-Murillo

I also found this book in the crafting section. Turns out pretty much everything in this book was a no brainer. Sucker….

So what came from going to have a cup of sugary creamy coffee stuff and reading some of those pricey magazines ended up costing me $85.00. That could have been a date night for the two of us. That’ll teach him to mow the yard on a Saturday night!?!?!

Have a great week.

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do…

Peace,

Sheri

Henry is on Ebay!

I have added Henry the primitive black cat on ebay. Click on "my ebay stuff" to the right to go there to bid....bid.. bid..! He's a very jolly cat. He would look great hanging on the front door all autumn long. Maybe put him in a wreath!
I will be listing more fall/autumn and halloween pieces soon. Check back often, please.
Have a good hump day!
Sheri