I recently participated in the Artful Stone Swap hosted by the ever lovely Nicole of Garden Mama. I enjoyed this swap very much, both the making and the receiving.
I covered my stones in a coat of embroidered cotton and duponi silk.
As I began to receive the stones from my swap partners, I realized that I had neglected an integral part of the project: picking a word to accompany the stone. The words shine, peace, and potential arrived with the stones in my mailbox, along with the most lovely letters explaining why the women had chosen these words. I am now in the process of planning a second mailing to send my word.
And why did I neglect this detail? I am too busy, and I was especially busy over the last couple of weeks as I got ready for the Twist Fair. I become scattered when I am too busy, unable to absorb anything. I have begun to look at the ways I am over-scheduled with responsibilities (and my family as well). There must be a better way.
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My have listed a number of new things in my etsy shop, Lovely World Handmade.
Go and have a look, I hope you enjoy.