Contests I Didn't Win

This week's post showcases two pieces I made to enter contests that I didn't win, but I still like them. 

The one on the left was entered in Cloth • Paper • Scissors "Life's a Beach" contest. It is a mixed media piece with batik, specialty papers, polymer clay, real shells, and pewter charms. It will be entered in the Lewisville, TX Visual Art League Fresh Ideas show this summer. The one on the right is my entry in Scarlett Lanson's Use the Muse contest. The title is "Thalia's Gift" It includes brass pieces, handmade polymer clay beads, Swarovski crystals and pearls, and vintage glass. The photo doesn't really do it justice.

Welcome!

Well, this is my first blog. I'll try to let you know what inspires my pieces, maybe give some sneak peeks at new items, and generally keep you up to date on the land of Shouting Stones (as opposed to the "real world" where I'm forced to spend part of my time)

Right now, I have about a week until my final show of the season- Liberty Elementary's Holiday Bazzar on Dec. 1. I've got candle rings to finish, ornaments for my personalizing expert (and sister) to have to work on, and my latest creations- snowglobes! I'm focusing pretty heavy on polymer clay right now, but I'll be doing some beaded jewelry as well.