The bead shipment came in two days early...yay! That means I was able to finish my dragons.
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kls_eloise's Mistletoe Dragon.
Well, back to work, kids. I'm coasting on three hours of sleep. Hooray for Magic Chinese tea.
kls_eloise's Mistletoe Dragon.The pearl berries are SO cute. I think I was very clever constructing them; they're on twisted wire that's looped at one end. Over the loop I wrapped cemented suede, then glued the suede tabs to the plaque. Very sturdy &...just pretty darn fun to make! Never done twisted wire before...it's a technique I need to use some more.
All around the edge, Kris wanted oak leaves, 'cause oak & English mistletoe apparently often grow near each other. The mistletoe leaves are kinda small and narrow and shiny, while oak is more veiny & detailed. I think the contrast looks awesome.
The dragon's eyes are pearls too.
The other winter dragon is a holly dragon. I think it looks more "wintery"...but also a little "christmas-y".
The berries are carnelian beads. I used larger beads, 'cause I made larger leaves, 'cause I did a TON of mistletoe leaves & I was sick of making tiny leaves. I think the large holly makes a bold crisp pattern though...I like it. Happy accident born of achey hands.
So yeah...THOSE are done now. *sigh of relief* On to more stuff. One more plaque to finish up (wolves this time...it's nearly done), and then I still have a week left to finish my New Orleans order. WonderTwin powers activate. Shape of: a leather artist. Like I was sayin' to John, I need a space monkey as a sidekick & then life would be grand.
Char leaves today for a week-long cruise to the Bahamas. Going with her Dad. *shudder* Considering how things went the last time she got together with his side of the family for a reunion (that was the infamous "let's give all the kids wine coolers!" incident), I'm more than a little worried. Same rich uncle is sponsoring this trip. I've put out the word, imposed a curfew (sp??), done what I can to let all the "responsible" people know what I expect. Rich uncle is actually a pretty decent guy (he was NOT giving his kids alcohol last time, btw), so I hope everything will be ok. I can't deny Char the opportunity to go on this trip...I've always wished for a cruise to the Bahamas myself! I just hope she'll be safe. *worried*
Talked with brother John yesterday. His life is going SO well...I'm really proud & happy for him. :-) He just bought a baby grand piano for Casa De Awesome (John plays a hell of a mean piano); something he's always wanted. His "Cool Breeze" cartoon commercial is making waves...I guess Skechers boys' shoes sales are up 96% over last year. They're manufacturing Cool Breeze toys and there's even a dude doing promotions in a full-sized Cool Breeze costume. It's so surreal; when he was a little kid he was forever drawing cartoons & stapling together makeshift comic books...and now he has his OWN comic book character. How strange & wonderful is that?
All around the edge, Kris wanted oak leaves, 'cause oak & English mistletoe apparently often grow near each other. The mistletoe leaves are kinda small and narrow and shiny, while oak is more veiny & detailed. I think the contrast looks awesome.
The dragon's eyes are pearls too.
The other winter dragon is a holly dragon. I think it looks more "wintery"...but also a little "christmas-y".
The berries are carnelian beads. I used larger beads, 'cause I made larger leaves, 'cause I did a TON of mistletoe leaves & I was sick of making tiny leaves. I think the large holly makes a bold crisp pattern though...I like it. Happy accident born of achey hands.
So yeah...THOSE are done now. *sigh of relief* On to more stuff. One more plaque to finish up (wolves this time...it's nearly done), and then I still have a week left to finish my New Orleans order. WonderTwin powers activate. Shape of: a leather artist. Like I was sayin' to John, I need a space monkey as a sidekick & then life would be grand.
Char leaves today for a week-long cruise to the Bahamas. Going with her Dad. *shudder* Considering how things went the last time she got together with his side of the family for a reunion (that was the infamous "let's give all the kids wine coolers!" incident), I'm more than a little worried. Same rich uncle is sponsoring this trip. I've put out the word, imposed a curfew (sp??), done what I can to let all the "responsible" people know what I expect. Rich uncle is actually a pretty decent guy (he was NOT giving his kids alcohol last time, btw), so I hope everything will be ok. I can't deny Char the opportunity to go on this trip...I've always wished for a cruise to the Bahamas myself! I just hope she'll be safe. *worried*
Talked with brother John yesterday. His life is going SO well...I'm really proud & happy for him. :-) He just bought a baby grand piano for Casa De Awesome (John plays a hell of a mean piano); something he's always wanted. His "Cool Breeze" cartoon commercial is making waves...I guess Skechers boys' shoes sales are up 96% over last year. They're manufacturing Cool Breeze toys and there's even a dude doing promotions in a full-sized Cool Breeze costume. It's so surreal; when he was a little kid he was forever drawing cartoons & stapling together makeshift comic books...and now he has his OWN comic book character. How strange & wonderful is that?
Well, back to work, kids. I'm coasting on three hours of sleep. Hooray for Magic Chinese tea.
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Of course what *I* want to do is take some of the leaves off the plaque and stick them in a cutting-rooting dust so I can grow myself a plant of the stuff. It would look so great in my woodland garden...