Come for a great day out at the Great Barford Show - there will be Dog Shows and Craft Stalls and much much more (I think! LOL). Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 10am to 6pm (I think!)......I will be there with my jewellery, so come along and say Hi!.
Hope to see you there.
Bright Blessings to All
Jane
xx
Friday 24 September 2010
Sunday 19 September 2010
Happy Sunday!
Sunday Morning - and having woken up with my head and chest buzzing with ideas for work, I reminded myself that it was Sunday and probably my only day off for the next two weeks. On top of that, Hubby starts a new contract up in Chesterfield - which means he is away all week and I am once again a single parent with two teenagers and a full time business, which does miraculously appear to have turned around for the better in the last two weeks. I am thinking that life is going to be very hectic.
So - this morning I pursuaded myself to just relax and stop thinking about work, and so I snuggled into Hubby and managed a nice long doze. Thats what Sunday mornings should be about - warm & snuggly.
To make my Sunday even better I have decided upon a nice homemade minced beef pie with lots of potatoes, veg and gravy. I love shortcrust pastry and gravy - a real treat - and very much my kind of 'comfort food'.
And there is still more - friend and tarot reader extraordinaire - Spellbound Sue - put out a call for volunteers to have readings from the students on her tarot workshop today. So I have that to look foward to aswell - Hubby is having one also - so it seems quite appropriate as our lives are seemingly taking yet another turn. Maybe this will give us clues as to what affect these changes might have on us as individuals.
I have very much to be grateful for over the last few weeks, and I suppose also this last year, though it has been extremely difficult at times for a number of reasons, but we have got through it and things are definately changing for the better on many levels - and so I guess the journey, although rough - was a means to an end, and with all the recent revellations that have manifested in my self awareness, I can't help but think that they marked the start of the end, and the beginning of the new...and so it was no surprise that my online Tarot card last night was the Death card - letting go of the old and embracing the new - rebirth.
I don't know what the future holds - but I know that there is nothing to fear in change but fear itself - and so I embrace the change that is coming and trust that The Powers that Be only and always have my best interests in mind, and support me on every level. And with that in mind I guess it is time for me to start nurturing myself also.
I offer Bright Blessings to All - and wish you all that you wish for yourselves.
Jane xx
So - this morning I pursuaded myself to just relax and stop thinking about work, and so I snuggled into Hubby and managed a nice long doze. Thats what Sunday mornings should be about - warm & snuggly.
To make my Sunday even better I have decided upon a nice homemade minced beef pie with lots of potatoes, veg and gravy. I love shortcrust pastry and gravy - a real treat - and very much my kind of 'comfort food'.
And there is still more - friend and tarot reader extraordinaire - Spellbound Sue - put out a call for volunteers to have readings from the students on her tarot workshop today. So I have that to look foward to aswell - Hubby is having one also - so it seems quite appropriate as our lives are seemingly taking yet another turn. Maybe this will give us clues as to what affect these changes might have on us as individuals.
I have very much to be grateful for over the last few weeks, and I suppose also this last year, though it has been extremely difficult at times for a number of reasons, but we have got through it and things are definately changing for the better on many levels - and so I guess the journey, although rough - was a means to an end, and with all the recent revellations that have manifested in my self awareness, I can't help but think that they marked the start of the end, and the beginning of the new...and so it was no surprise that my online Tarot card last night was the Death card - letting go of the old and embracing the new - rebirth.
I don't know what the future holds - but I know that there is nothing to fear in change but fear itself - and so I embrace the change that is coming and trust that The Powers that Be only and always have my best interests in mind, and support me on every level. And with that in mind I guess it is time for me to start nurturing myself also.
I offer Bright Blessings to All - and wish you all that you wish for yourselves.
Jane xx
Friday 17 September 2010
The Crafty Cupcake!
I am very pleased to announce that I can now offer two events through The Crafty Cupcake in Gamlingay.
Wednesday 6 October 2010 - 10am to 2pm - Fingerprints in Silver.
Come along with your child/children and have their fingerprint(s) taken in a mould, which I then use to create a beautiful Fine Silver Keepsake. Maybe just a simple charm for you to put on an existing chain or bracelet, or maybe you want to order the chain, bracelet or keyfob as well. Alternatively, maybe you want to commission a 'stand alone' piece of jewellery which incorporates the fingerprint. Simply book your session with The Crafy Cupcake in advance, and come along on the day. A deposit on booking will be required - details to follow very soon.
Saturday 13 November 2010 - 10am to 5pm - An Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Workshop.
You too can make Fine Silver Jewellery! Come along and spend the day learning how to apply texture, cut out, get the best finish, Fire, burnish and polish your Precious Metal Clay into a beautiful piece (or pieces) of Fine Silver Jewellery to take home with you and wear with pride.
More details and prices coming soon - you will be required to pay a workshop fee to The Crafty Cupcake to book your place, and Material costs to me on the day.
These details are not yet on the website.....so you will need to book direct with The Crafty Cupcake. Click on the link to register your interest.
Wednesday 6 October 2010 - 10am to 2pm - Fingerprints in Silver.
Come along with your child/children and have their fingerprint(s) taken in a mould, which I then use to create a beautiful Fine Silver Keepsake. Maybe just a simple charm for you to put on an existing chain or bracelet, or maybe you want to order the chain, bracelet or keyfob as well. Alternatively, maybe you want to commission a 'stand alone' piece of jewellery which incorporates the fingerprint. Simply book your session with The Crafy Cupcake in advance, and come along on the day. A deposit on booking will be required - details to follow very soon.
Saturday 13 November 2010 - 10am to 5pm - An Introduction to Precious Metal Clay Workshop.
You too can make Fine Silver Jewellery! Come along and spend the day learning how to apply texture, cut out, get the best finish, Fire, burnish and polish your Precious Metal Clay into a beautiful piece (or pieces) of Fine Silver Jewellery to take home with you and wear with pride.
More details and prices coming soon - you will be required to pay a workshop fee to The Crafty Cupcake to book your place, and Material costs to me on the day.
These details are not yet on the website.....so you will need to book direct with The Crafty Cupcake. Click on the link to register your interest.
Reflection!
Having come so close to idly watching my dreams slip away before me, I pulled myself up by the boot straps and decided that this month - September - I would turn it all around. I wasn't going to Quit. I wasn't going to ignore the situation. I was going to do my damndest to manifest a change in my circumstances, or at least go down with one final and huge effort. So I let out my cry of desperation and hope - "I will change - I will change things and I NOW CHOOSE to turn my fortune around THIS MONTH". And then in my thoughts, a rather weak voice utters......"and if I don't I will just go and get a 'proper job' - I must take responsibility for this mess - I must look after my family."
It was official - I had hit the bottom!
Well I have to say that my determination does appear to have paid off. I think the 'PsTB' (Powers That Be - for the uninitiated!) were watching to see what I did next - and if positive they might just help.
First - I had a brill day at the Handcrafted in Bedford market - very profitable for the purse - I was very happy.
Then, though the Potton Show did not manifest some immediate financial reward, I did make a contact who was interested in selling my jewellery and in my teaching for her. More on that later - but a very fortunate new contact and I dare to say - potentially a new friend!
More commissions for stud and clip on earrings have come in from The Stani Gallery - so extra work there.
The workshop on September 18 at Raleigh House (council Adult Education) is actually going ahead - it has been a long haul - but finally there has been enough interest - so that is good to.
And then finally - having given myself a good talking to - I have programmed in my own workshops for 2011 - all set and now on the website. Yes they are more expensive than those I teach through Tudor Rose Patchwork and Adult education, but then I am also taking on the responsibility of providing a suitable training venue and advertising them, and they are not subsidised by the govenment or adjacent businesses - so taking all that into account - you can see why they cost a little more.
Why would people come to my workshops when they can get me cheaper elsewhere? - I will be honest in saying that this does concern me - but then my workshops do compare favourably to other private PMC tuition available - so I am trusting that there is a market for all my classes - regardless of whether they are organised by me or a third party. Trusting the PsTB!
So all in all - it looks like my fortune may just be starting to improve - and I am very grateful.
However.......LOL........
The result of the sudden influx of work.....of my realising that I might actually have indeed turned things around........that I may not have to get a proper job after all.......that I might actually succeed and continue my dream....... why I am in a complete state of panic! - 'Rabbit in headlights' springs to mind! LOL
I feel like all my demons (though I recognise that maybe there are still a few lurking in the shadows!) have risen to the surface to deal with.....like NOW!
So - rather than sticking head in sand or running in opposite direction - I am Trusting that I am up to this challenge. That step by step I can achieve everything. That I recognise there is always room for improvement - and I shall get there soon. And Finally - that Everything is Exactly and Divinely where it is Meant to Be! So with that in mind - No Worries!
It is what it is - and I am so happy to be 'In this Moment'.
Bright Blessings to Everyone
Jane
xx
It was official - I had hit the bottom!
Well I have to say that my determination does appear to have paid off. I think the 'PsTB' (Powers That Be - for the uninitiated!) were watching to see what I did next - and if positive they might just help.
First - I had a brill day at the Handcrafted in Bedford market - very profitable for the purse - I was very happy.
Then, though the Potton Show did not manifest some immediate financial reward, I did make a contact who was interested in selling my jewellery and in my teaching for her. More on that later - but a very fortunate new contact and I dare to say - potentially a new friend!
More commissions for stud and clip on earrings have come in from The Stani Gallery - so extra work there.
The workshop on September 18 at Raleigh House (council Adult Education) is actually going ahead - it has been a long haul - but finally there has been enough interest - so that is good to.
And then finally - having given myself a good talking to - I have programmed in my own workshops for 2011 - all set and now on the website. Yes they are more expensive than those I teach through Tudor Rose Patchwork and Adult education, but then I am also taking on the responsibility of providing a suitable training venue and advertising them, and they are not subsidised by the govenment or adjacent businesses - so taking all that into account - you can see why they cost a little more.
Why would people come to my workshops when they can get me cheaper elsewhere? - I will be honest in saying that this does concern me - but then my workshops do compare favourably to other private PMC tuition available - so I am trusting that there is a market for all my classes - regardless of whether they are organised by me or a third party. Trusting the PsTB!
So all in all - it looks like my fortune may just be starting to improve - and I am very grateful.
However.......LOL........
The result of the sudden influx of work.....of my realising that I might actually have indeed turned things around........that I may not have to get a proper job after all.......that I might actually succeed and continue my dream....... why I am in a complete state of panic! - 'Rabbit in headlights' springs to mind! LOL
I feel like all my demons (though I recognise that maybe there are still a few lurking in the shadows!) have risen to the surface to deal with.....like NOW!
So - rather than sticking head in sand or running in opposite direction - I am Trusting that I am up to this challenge. That step by step I can achieve everything. That I recognise there is always room for improvement - and I shall get there soon. And Finally - that Everything is Exactly and Divinely where it is Meant to Be! So with that in mind - No Worries!
It is what it is - and I am so happy to be 'In this Moment'.
Bright Blessings to Everyone
Jane
xx
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