Steampunk HeARTs

Happy New Year! I am really thankful for the new year and really excited at the opportunity to do an artist interview that is published in the new Jan 2012 issue of Belle Armoire, the artistry of clothing and accessories.   The link to their store and all of their great publications can be found at: http://www.stampington.com/somersetstudio/ or at most of the Barnes and Noble bookstores. What a great way to start off the new year.  Thanks so much to all of the editors of stampington and Amanda for this opportunity.  I want to say thanks to all of my family, friends, followers and customers! I would not be able to do any of this without all of your great support. Also, I would like to add that I used the game spinners in these heART designs and you can find the spinners in Tim Holtz's Ideology line. To find out can find out about all these great products from Ranger go to Tim's site at: http://www.timholtz.com/index.html

In loving Memory

Yesterday I lost a good friend.  Our beautiful Autumn returned to live with her heavenly father.  We have had her since she was eight weeks old and she developed a brain tumor last year and started to have seizures.  She did well on her medication for the last year until a couple of days ago when she started falling down a lot and having difficulty walking and getting up and down.  She seemed to lose her zest for life and I believe she was suffering.  I could not see her living like this any longer and decided it was time to let her go.  As difficult as this is I know she is no longer in pain or suffering.  She has never liked going to the vet but this time appeared relaxed and just layed on the table.  I think she knew it was her time and was ready to say goodbye.  My children who grew up with Autumn are having a hard time with this as am I.  I am so grateful that she came into our lives and touched out hearts.  Life would not have been the same without you Autumn.  When I came home this morning you were not there to meet me at the door.  When I sit here at my computer you are no longer at my side. You were always there beside me where ever I went.   I just want to say you will always be with me in my heart and I will never forget your love and loyalty.

Jewelry and Classes

The Guardian Angel

My heart is Ticking

Word Necklaces

I have been busy listing a few items in my etsy store. If you want to see

more items that I have for sale go to: reinventedobjects.etsy.com I am hoping

to find the time to list a few more items this week. You can also find the listing

for my upcoming classes on etsy. Let me know which class you want to take because

the Jan class is close to full. I still have about 6 openings in the Feb class.