We are only 2 and a half weeks into 2013 and I’m already behind on my New Years challenge…. What challenge you might ask? Well, I decided that this year I am going to make, and post (the posting is the real challenge for me) one thing a week. The worst part is I actually said this out loud, in front of witnesses; don’t ask me what on earth I was thinking! The making part I think I can handle… the picture taking and posting part, well so far, not so good. I had (still have) great intentions! I purchased a new DVD on getting the best jewelry photos with your smart phone. I haven’t had time to watch it yet, which might explain the less than stellar photo quality. I should also add that my 20 year old son, Darius pointed out, and I quote, “The smart phones are all smarter than you are, Mom!” I have absolutely no idea where he gets that attitude….it surely couldn’t have come from me, it must have been his dad…Ya that’s it, he got the attitude from his dad! Anyway, I have high hopes of at least an 85% completion rate for this challenge. I also have high hopes that my photography skills will improve a wee bit and that I can post the pieces on my web site.
Now that I have committed (notice I didn’t say I should be committed…at least not yet) to getting more pieces made and posted, I am challenging you to hold me accountable! You don’t have to nag me…. just let me know once in a while that you noticed that I actually posted a piece now and then! I appreciate the encouragement up front.
Thing 2, the mermaid sculpture below isn’t really quite finished yet but you get a sneak preview of her. Her body is Titanium, her head, hair and tail are silver and she is sitting on a piece of drift wood for the moment! When I finish her, I’ll post a picture in the gallery section on my web site.
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I love your “thingz” Marnie!–the mermaid reminds me of our summer beach road trip–isn’t it time to go again yet? I’m not smart enough for a smart phone until they actually write clever blog posts on their own with beautiful pictures and fabulous stories that capture a million “followers” all by themselves! And I think resolutions are highly over-rated so mine for this year are: 1) HAVE MORE FUN!!!! 2) Hang out more with my creative girlfriends (maybe some will rub off on me!) 3: STOP obsessing about not being or doing enough 4) Pretend I only have 6 months to live and eat everything I love, do every thing I dream of, and HAVE MORE FUN!!! Howz that for resolutions I can keep! Rock on Marnie–your jewelry is beautiful…but more importantly, you are a beautiful person and I’m soooo lucky to have you for a creativity chix sidekick and dear friend. (Now go get a cookie!) Love KaitieBug
Kaitie… Yes, I do think it’s time to at least start planning for our annual summer beach road trip. I am so ready!
I’m so with you on your resolutions and I’m holding you to them. Thanks for your kind words about my jewelry and thanks for being a great friend! Marnie PS- when you order your super smart phone can you get me one just like it?