Susan Sto-helit. Because in this world, after everyone panics,

I did it, might as well share it. Green Girl Studios bronze link pendant, Czech glass leaves with brass wire bails inexpertly wrapped by my arthritic hands, gold metal findings, leather cord. On the back it says A TIGER DOESN'T LOSE SLEEP OVER THE OPINION OF SHEEP.

And she's done. Looks the way I planned and everything, and the only new thing I needed to buy was the liver of sulfur gel. Which also shows the embarrassing scope of my hobbies and hoard. ( Click here for shiny )

So, this one is a little ornament to hang up.

The pattern is Hootzie Humbug* from Just Nan. DMC and Gentle Arts cotton floss on linen with some sparkly seed beads. It's about 2½" tall. ( Photos )

*Unbearably twee, I know, but I just embroider 'em. Humbug refers to the shape, apparently.

Tomorrow's horoscope for Sagittarius looks very promising.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today celebrates individuality and unconventional approaches. Someone's over-the-top style will be inspiration for creativity, self-expression and being unapologetically yourself.

It's laundry day, but at least I can be my authentic self while slinging loads of wash. Kate Bush songs ahead!

Another one from the "Some day I'll do something with this" drawer. Things really got put on hold around 2009 when Paul's and my Aged Ps started failing, and I guess I'm finally catching up. I'm putting away the jewelry tools now so I can work on other things. Like vacuuming. No, really. ( Photo )

I have a small stash of focal jewelry pieces I've collected over the years. Things I like, things I'm going to make into something some day. Well, it's some day now, and I made something shiny. ( Read more... )

I finished the first Mexican blouse today. ( Read more... )

Creative-adjacent, anyway. So anyway, I've been cherishing this Mary Engelbreit tin box for years. I've tried using it to hold various and sundry art and craft supplies, but nothing ever quite fit. But now I think I've got the perfect use for my tin. It just needed one small modification. ( Photos )

Finished the Mother of Pearl fairy star* necklace I've been dinking around at. ( Read more... )

Mine. 69 and feeling every second of it. The fam are being very good to me, there will be takeout pho for lunch. But I'm tired and depressed and I don't know why*. Anyhoo I decided that's what I really wanted to do today is stay home and potter. I'll bake brownies later. Or maybe tomorrow. We already have a lot of cookies including the fancy holiday JoJos. But right now I'm going to go sort the box of travel-related ephemera and see if there's anything I need before I place an order with
https://www.silvercrowcreations.com/ tomorrow.

My horoscope:

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can populate your mind with thoughts that help and delight you, though inevitably less-desirable ideas will get in there too. These intrusions are like internet pop-up ads, easily removed by clicking on the little "x."

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 8). Your grace and poise make others feel at ease, but your unwavering support and encouragement are to credit for what happens in you corner; the whole group will rise as you build on each other's successes. More highlights: a special soulful connection, a run of stellar performances and the lucrative conclusion of a three-year project. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 22, 4, 8 and 10.

+I know part of why, but I can't do anything about it and I don't know why my dad's dying on my birthday in 2009 still upsets me. Guilt that I didn't try harder, I guess.