Sunday was a wonderful and relaxing day. The American Craft Council Show was being held in Saint Paul. I look forward to attending this show every year - I always see work that I love and have the opportunity to learn how my own work fits in with people who are making their living with craft. I wore my copper pendant - the one that had been turned down for Lark Books' "30 Minute Necklaces". My customers love this piece, and I had at least five different artists compliment my neckpiece. So I guess I was quite close on the piece - I just wish it had been accepted. I think I'll make another one with a different twist later this year.
I was looking for a wedding gift for my friend Michelle. Michelle is getting married on May 1st and I knew I didn't have time to make her something - my time right now is totally focused on my BFAC 2011 piece. So I was hoping to find her something neat. Although I really wanted to come in under $50, I overspent on a fantastic wall piece of heat treated and formed copper by Claymoon Copper . I love this piece. I would have a much more difficult time releasing it to Michelle if I had available wall space. But I really don't. So I will wrap this up for her and her new husband to enjoy in their new house and I will hope that she has the room for it. It is not overly large - just 8 x 20 inches.
Only three more weeks of Beading For A Cure auctions. We have some really amazing pieces to offer this week. Today's piece is by Cindy Hlavka. I have known Cindy casually for several years now and she is the current President of the Upper Midwest Bead Society - a position that I held more than 10 years ago. I urge you to take a look at all of the wonderful pieces that will be offered this week, and I will be featuring them throughout the week in my blog.
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