I
was working with their Christmas Emporium Collection, making this
incredibly layered juicy flip book I learned off of YouTube (another
addiction, and Pinterest...there really should be a Crafter's Anonymous)
when I dropped everything (left a big mess in the middle of the crop
room) to run off to Galena for my second ever all day workshop over at
Vintaj. Oh my gosh and goodness. I learned so much. Tons. And I drug
along Michelle my scrappy chum/business partner/aunt who had never made
so much as a friendship bracelet before. Bless her, she is always game
for a wild hare brained new idea:-)
To
dip her toes into the waters of jewelry making, I signed both up for a
basic stringing class over at Galena Beads the night before. While
Michelle was whipping up a necklace that has to probably win the Best
Necklace by a Complete Novice Ever Award, I whipped up my own necklace
from some beads and (yes!) Vintaj pieces.
I
had all those great warm Christmas Emporium Colors that reminded me of
Christmas at home percolating in my head. I wanted the necklace to look
like the old glass garland my mom used to put on our tree in the big
bay window of old Victorian house. Reading in old green tapestry chair
by the fireplace with a cup of spiced cider and making pomanders out of
cloves and oranges to put on the buffet with the Christmas cards.
Amazing how many memories a few mossy greens, rich reds, and aged brass
beads can bring up, hmmm. I even added a little mistletoe on each side
of the magnolia leaf bead cap ;-) and a "wreath" closure. It gives me
warm fuzzies and makes me want to sing Holly and the Ivy (which I will
do despite not knowing all the words, be forewarned). Go make yourself
some holiday cheer!
