WoW, where do I begin. I've been here so many time in the last months wanting to come here and talk, but each and every time, I was overcome with emotion, and got up and walked away. I just could'nt see the importance of making small talk about " Pretty Things" when I was dealing with the news of my Dad having Cancer. Worst yet dealing with the fact that he had not made a committment yet to Christ! Heavy Stuff huh? lol But with much behind me now, Im ready again to talk and share about " Pretty Stuff" Thank-you to all of you who emailed me and checked on me in my absence. I have had numerous requests for another class....so class in now open.
The project that I will be teaching is going to be a Soldered Picture Frame.They can be hung from ribbon, chain, or anything you can think of. Here are a few of mine.....excuse the bad photos...it was early and the sun was steaming in a window causing a terrible shaddow..
Two different types of glass were used here. The square is regular window glass that I cut to size (I will teach you how to cut glass), and these smaller house shaped beveled pieces of glass. You choose.
If you are interestd just purchase the schoolhouse in my etsy store! Hope to see you in class!
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad and all you must be going through. It's nice to see you back. I keep the charm bottle I purchased from you in my studio and everyone always asks about it. Wishing you the best.
Posted by: Julie | February 26, 2009 at 12:13 PM
So, so glad to see you back Traci. I've been checking in frequently and have missed you. Really sorry to hear about your dad. I can't imagine being in a similar situation. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Hope all goes well with your class, and I look forward to seeing your etsy store restocked ;)
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | February 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM
I lost my dad to cancer too...and I feel your pain!
I see some pretty stuff too! I always feel mixed emotions for blogging about STUFF in such a needy world. Just a hobby...nothing more. God is so good.
Posted by: phyllis | March 02, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Traci - I'm sorry to hear about your Dad and hope all is going well with him and your family. I lost my Dad three years ago and it's tuff to see them suffer, but you have God on your side and hopefully your Dad will find him also. I'm really glad that you're back because I know many people, including me, have missed you and the wonderful things you create and ideas you come up with. You and your Dad and family are in my prayers!
Posted by: Gloria York | March 02, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Sorry about your Dad. So great to have you back though. My prayers are with you.
Posted by: Diana | March 17, 2009 at 09:27 AM
I am sorry to hear about your father. Your work is beautiful and I am sure that he is very proud of you.
XO~Hope
Posted by: Hope Ellington | March 19, 2009 at 05:16 AM
hello! your sadness about your dad not finding Christ really struck my heart, so when i ran across this information, i wanted to share it with you. please go to the link i have provided and read the whole article... but the most comfort you will find will be in the fourth paragraph. God Bless you!
http://www.gotquestions.org/age-of-accountability.html
Posted by: Barbara Baptist | April 14, 2009 at 07:48 AM
and btw... your work is painfully beautiful!!! i truly wish i lived closer, because i would love to take one of your classes. what a joy it would be just to be in the same room with such talented women! your photos are stunning also ~ it's true what they say... a picture is worth a thousand words. have fun and continue to create!
Posted by: Barbara Baptist | April 14, 2009 at 07:54 AM