Saturday, February 26, 2011

Torn...

I think this word perfectly sums up how I've been feeling for the past week...

...torn...

This is not necessarily a bad thing!

I'm torn between wanting to continue with my *Moroccan Odyssey* Collection...

and wanting to start something new,

something fresh.

I bore easily...do you?

I'm certainly not done with my Moroccan collection...

there are still many, many more ideas waiting to be brought to life!

Yet, I want a change.

I want to try something new.

So, tonight I did.

In between cooking dinner and packing for a 3-day trip interstate tomorrow (well, I was procrastinating on that packing bit), I taught myself how to make a basic prong setting...


This is just the beginning,

there is much work yet to be done...

but can you see where I'm going with this?


I felt revitalised, energised seeing it come together...


...a buzz of exhilaration as I watched the solder flow...
(and I held my breathe ever so tightly because I was certain I would melt the wire!)

And now I'm torn because I have to leave this unfinished while we go away for three days!
(ARGHHH!!!)

But, good things come to those who wait, non? ;-)


~*~

I was also torn over these earrings I made last week...

The *Lost Medallion* Earrings
...because I just can't stop wearing them...


...and they were supposed to go into the shop...


...so that someone else could love wearing them just as much as I do...


Dilemma!

Soooo...I decided to create a Made to Order Listing.


I will create a pair of these earrings just for you!


All you have to do is ask :-)


~*~


Wishing you a wonderful, wonder-filled weekend, my friends!

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11 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Oh I will be asking! Not now but sometime for sure. You know my advice go with your heart it has not failed you yet!

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  2. sharonFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I agree, the ...torn....thing is a good thing! I don't blame you for keeping the earrings for yourself, they are gorgeous, and the pendant is looking stunning!
    Have a great trip!

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  3. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Can't wait to see what the new work looks like finished - but I'm glad you're not abandoning Morocco just yet! Enjoy your three days away, don't forget to take your Lost Medallion earrings with you.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Nice job on the prongs...at least your stone fit.
    Some may say it's not good to get bogged down in one style but I love the Moroccan collection...don't give up on it, maybe just try other things in between. Have a good trip.

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  5. Brandi HusseyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I bore SO easily. I need to constantly have something new to work on, too. And wow, that prong setting looks incredible! I can't wait to see how it all turns out!!

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  6. mywifesstudioFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

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  7. mywifesstudioFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I would have kept the earrings too! Can't wait to see how your work in progress turns out!!

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  8. nova by tessFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I'd keep the earrings too. They are gorgeous!

    I have to work on new things all the time or my head would explode from all the ideas I have crammed in there. Keep exploring! It's looking super awesome so far!

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  9. Belinda SavilleMarch 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Kristen, I think if you follow your heart you can never go wrong! The heart always knows best ;-)

    Thanks Sharon! I'm having lots of fun with this pendant...it's uplifting to be playing with bright yellow stones too :-)

    Kirsty, I don't think I will abandon Morocco just yet...there is just so much inspiration to be found there! It's nice to take a little trip elsewhere every so often though ;-)

    Sandi, I was surprised that the carved flower fit in between all of those prongs! I soldered one prong at a time, and I kept checking the fit after each one. It seemed to work ok! I rather like prong settings after this, so I foresee many more in my immediate future ;-)

    Thanks Brandi, I'm happy with how it's coming along! I think many of us need to have new work on the table at all times...it keeps our minds active and our Muse happy!

    Thanks Evie :-D

    Thank you Tess! I'm rather in love with the earrings myself...nothing like a pair of bold earrings to make you feel special ;-) I don't think I know of any other artist who is quite as busy as you are...especially because you're busy preparing for your wedding too! I don't know how you do it...you must have given up sleep, I think ;-) LOL

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  10. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh, I bore so easily also...I always say I have artists ADD....I can never make anything twice, as to why I am always hesitant to offer a made to order line. I think the only way we grow is to always try new things. Good luck Belinda, it looks like you have your answer already)

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  11. Belinda SavilleMarch 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    LOL Carole, I like that...artists ADD...I think I can relate! :-) I absolutely agree that the only way to grow is to try new things! I just wish there were more hours in the day for said 'trying' ;-)

    B.
    -xo-

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