Finding Shelter

Puddle Discovers Bubble Wrap

I've been allowing Charlie and Puddle into the studio lately, figuring they're getting old enough to not totally terrorize the place.  It gets a bit nerve wracking at times.  They must explore everything and, of course, there is a lot of everything to explore.  I covered the jewelry table with a blue cloth and then I put bubble wrap on top of that, thinking it would deter exploration.  Puddle, true to form, found a way to transform my barrier into an enclosure.

File Her Under "P"

Precious Princess Puddle Pants

I am trying to get this space organized and Puddle appears to want to help.
Hmmm ... a pile of papers plus one very inquisitive cat ... how do we think that will work out?

The First Day of Christmas

Tiny (2" high) cut paper Christmas Tree by Doug Crites-Moore

More MORNA Greeting Cards

It's a lot of work listing stuff for sale online. I'm going to have to get more efficient at it, otherwise I won't have enough time or energy for actually making things.

Above is a peek at how my MORNA Etsy Shop is looking, with lots more photo greeting cards listed for sale.

Time to go to bed. Nite, nite.

The Girls

I was surprised, and delighted, to recently discover some of my girls all bundled up and tucked away in a lovely little trunk I keep in my front hallway. Really, I thought all my girls had found new homes, but apparently not! It's a treat to see them, although I don't plan to hold onto them. I like sending them off to new homes, where I know they are appreciated and loved.

Left: Aunt Evangeline - somewhat serious, quite intelligent, and very loving. Right: I do love a pair of red Mary Jane shoes ... as well as crazy stockings.

I will try to get these girls listed at my fiber shop this weekend. I hope you like them!

Reaching to heaven, connected to earth

HODAKA HASEBE: handmade bowl

Lucky number eight, symbol of infinity, eternity, it connects heaven and earth and it is the number of the winner of the giveaway I offered in the previous post.)

Using a random number generator seemed a bit grandiose for choosing a number from one to ten, so I had my daughter pick the winner from a bowl. The winner is number eight, aka Pie Lady Pat. Pat, if you will send me a message or leave a comment here to tell me which three cards you want for your gift, I'll get in touch for your address.

By the way, the bowl was made by Hodaka Hasebe. I bought it from his Etsy store, HodakaPottery.  Every piece I've bought from him is a beautifully made and functional work of art. He is a master of his craft. I hope he achieves great fame and fortune but I hope his prices don't shoot up until after I've finished buying the pieces I want. While I'm on the subject, here is a thoughtful piece of writing about why some of us care about handmade, one of a kind objects, such as those made by Hasebe.

I thank you for your comments regarding photos and note cards. They've been quite helpful. Plus, it's just nice to have a cyber chat and receive feedback. What I take away from the comments:

• Yes, do it!
• Try to do both cards and prints, but cards may be easier to sell, which is exactly the opposite of what I was assuming.  
• Do your research and EVERYTHING else that Christine Mauersberger said!
• Put more cards with images of my textile work out there.
• Remember to offer sets in addition to single cards.

Based on your comments, here are some images that I'm thinking of having printed:

As always, comments & opinions are very welcome.

If you want to keep track of my photos, I am selling them at my Etsy shop named MORNA. I don't have much now, but I'll be working on it. Thank you so much for your help!