New Undertakings

For the Holidays this year I was lucky enough to receive everything I asked for off my "Creative Wishlist" which included all the stuff to start learning how to solder -- THANKS MOM!!! :)

I also got two pairs of Lindstrom Pliers-- every wire workers' "in-your-dreams" pliers. YIPPIIIIEEEEEE :)

Now I am making my own headpins (just ordered some fine silver wire to reduce firescale issues) with my mini torch, and I will begin soldering something soon. I'm sure I'll have a post about that as soon as it happens. :) I am really thankful that youtube exists! What a great resource for learning.

I will be teaching my *first ever* class at the Bead Bin this spring. Viking Knitting. Very cool. Sort of like a cross between knitting and chainmaille. It's actually pretty easy! I am a little nervous because I hate public speaking, but also fairly confident beause customers have been begging me to teach a class for years. It should be interesting, and I sure hope people sign up!! LOL

My last show was sensationally successful, and I am looking forward to my next show in the Wisconsin Dells in January. It's the "world's largest ice sculpting competition," with a big art fair under a heated tent in the parking lot of a restataunt next to one of the big resorts. It seems to be the most well-attended art fair in Wisconsin that month, so I'm thinking about cranking out some ice-and-snow-themed earrings and seeing how it goes!!

Will also be scheduling my annual Valentine's Day show with my step-aunt-in-law (I love that relation) who sells cards and stampin' up stuff. This will be held in Stoughton, WI at the Comfort Inn sometime in February. More info on this later.

Hoping the New Year brings bountiful success for everybody!