Princess Bubbles Creates

 Oh, stitch play is so good for my soul.  I am pleased with the progress I have made on this one.  I am trying to stay with circle-based stitches but that isn't possible when it comes to the knocks and crannies.  Finding the right threads, buttons and beads is always a delightful part of the process for me.  I am so very blessed to have such a good stash.  I want to look up some more stitches to give a try.  The dimensional ones are calling to me.  

 This year has been uneventful to say the least.  There have been only a few art submissions and sadly most of them were declined.  It gets rather old not having my work accepted.  However, I am resilient and have a persistent devotion to my art and creativity.  Last week, I happily received the information that my above photo has been accepted to be displayed at Waterloo Park Promenade.  They will print it on a banner and hang it.  And they pay me!  It feels good. I am linking to http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/

 I have started yet another mandala.  I believe I won't be using any beads on this one but I may change my mind.  Sparkling threads can be just a good as beads.  The base fabric is purple but the photograph looks rather muddy.  I am enjoying figuring out the right stitch to do next.  There are so many potentials.  The same could be said of my thread choices.  I love going through my massive stash of thread.  All the colours make me as happy as a kid in a candy store. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

 This cheery little landscape is a joy to work on as the days are short and grey.  As usual, I have a number of projects on the go.  This one is primarily to use up the last bits of thread on a needle.  I also enjoy trying out new stitches or practising ones I haven't done in a while.  I enjoy seeing it progress but I am in no hurry to finish it.  It is truly a slow stitching project. I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/

 One thing leads to another.  There seem to be endless possibilities when it comes to creativity.  So delightful!  While playing with the Angelina fibres I wondered if it would be possible to trap a kirigami piece between two layers.  It worked wonderfully well I am happy to say.  I believe I will be able to stitch this to a fabric base.  It will be an interesting start to a mandala!

 I watched a short video about Angelina fibres and was inspired to get mine out.  I have a lovely collection and enjoyed playing with them again.  I used a shell stamp to create the above piece.  The details didn't turn out perfectly but I think it is obvious what it is.  I attached it to my mermaid crazy quilt block and think it works quite well.  I will definitely be doing some further experimentation.

 Inspiration has hit and I am having a good play with my kirigami pieces.  This time I sprinkled some glitter on these pieces.  I find myself wanting to sprinkle that stuff on everything!  Oh yes, my five-year-old self is in the house.  I am happy to let her out to play.  Maybe I am being like an ostrich burying its head in the sand except I am a grown woman burying my head in glitter!