A personal blog devoted to exploring and nurturing creativity in its many expressions: collecting, displaying,photography and photo styling,collage,decoupage and other mixed media arts
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This site is for those who are interested in developing and sharing their unique style. It is about self-expression, originality and fun! I believe everyone has inside of them a wealth of creative energy passively waiting to be expressed. Through my love of collecting, displaying, creating and photographing I express myself and how I see the world. Let your own creative energy escape! Whether expressed through your keen fashion sense, your good eye for detail or artistic abilities, creative expression will undoubtedly enrich your life. And maybe even inspire others!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Beaded flowers
I began obsessively making beaded flowers three years ago while suffering through my first winter in the Northwest. I was so struck with how coils of wire and a pile of beads could be turned into something so stunning. Not one to leave well enough alone I later experimented by adding feathers, organza leaves and old buttons. It's been a while since I've made any but I still adore them for their vintage and sparkly charm.
I'm originally from western Kentucky. My family has lived in the same patch of the state for over 150 years.
I found my creative niche relatively late in life. My father died rather unexpectedly and creativity became the way in which I dealt with the crushing blow.
I began persuing as many creative outlets as I could keep up with. Keeping my head and hands occupied helped to soothe my grieving heart. Transforming pain into tangible beautiful things proves that the creative process can indeed heal.
It is to my father that I dedicate this site. My father who was always willing to accept me for who I am. My father who knew before I did that being an original was the only way to be!
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