Gee, It's Been A While!

What have I got myself into?

      I thought for sure by mid January, things would slow down for me. So, now here I am at the end of February, trying to get at least one post in! The holidays were a whirlwind of family, working, and art. Yes, even some art! ...Which, by the way, I think had suffered a bit because I had to rush most of it. Most of my friends already know of one the thing that I have gotten into, but I would like to, someday, revisit this moment. Sorta like a journal entry. 

I sent in an entry to a call for mail art, from Somerset Studio magazine. It's a small spot, but I'm delighted to have been chosen! Perhaps I will give some of their bigger spots a try. I wanna thank, aka Miss Iowa, for telling me of this contest.  

Another new thing I tried, was domino books. I was in a gift swap and one of the requests was for one of these thangs. Here's what I came up with...

I included a beaded crocheted necklace, for displaying on a hook...or to simply wear. 

Inside is an excerpt of Shakespeare's Song of the Witches...also known from Harry Potter. Double Double, Toil and Trouble. 

I also had the chance to make a postage stamp/domino pendant for a friend of mine. 

The above was, again, for a gift swap. I made the beaded necklace. They have gypsy bells too. It makes a cheerful little sound. :) I also gifted an accordion book. I painted the front cover to look like the night sky. On the inside I painted what looks like a morning sky on one side. On the opposite side, is a stormy sky. Here's a peek inside...

It's a finish me book. I did the background, the recipient finishes the rest of it. So anyways, that was the beginning of the year for me. At least where art is concerned. :)