Soul Humming

Mixed Media Paintbox

Have you seen this new book, Mixed Media Paintbox, from Northlight? It is a great publication that pulls together some super projects from a variety of books that Northlight has recently published.

In addition to cool projects from Kelly Rae Roberts, Nancy Reyner, Michael DeMeng, and Jane Ann Wynn there is a wonderful pendant project in it from my book A Charming Exchange where I take a metal angel from the lovely Nancy Nelson and give it new wings with a mixed media flair.

If you are interested in a wide variety of mixed-media projects by many different talented artists, this is a great title to check out.

Speaking of Love...

 

Hidden

by Naomi Shihab Nye

If you place a fern
under a stone
the next day it will be
nearly invisible
as if the stone has
swallowed it.

If you tuck the name of a loved one
under your tongue too long
without speaking it
it becomes blood
sigh
the little sucked-in breath of air
hiding everywhere
beneath your words.

No one sees
the fuel that feeds you.

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Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you will speak words of love today to your special someone and that, in return, songs are sung about your beauty.

The Build Zone

 

My very talented friend, Deryn Mentock, has an awesome online jewelry class coming up this month titled, The Build Zone. To quote Deryn, "If you make jewelry, or want to make jewelry, the best way to reach the level of perfection and professionalism you desire is to build a good, solid foundation of basic skills.  In this class, I'm excited to offer just that...and more." She makes beautiful pieces and is ready to share her wealth of knowledge and creativity in this great class which you can take in the comfort of your own home.

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Registration is now open so be sure to run over and check it out.