I’ve missed a couple of challenges this year, I’ve been busy working my other job and trying to fit in all those other things you have to do in life, not doing a great job of trying to do everything. But I did manage to get one thing done for the challenge, and start on another! Of course, it helps that we’re going into fall and this theme aligns with some business related things I do!
Caroline chose Foliage for this month, and one of the things I make is enameled leaves. I used the torch fired method I learned from Barbara Lewis years ago. Here are some collages of leaves I have had available in the last month, and some that may show up in my next FaceBook show. They are all one of a kind.
These are made with brass leaf charms, and depending on the colors, 3-4 layers of enamel. Sometimes the enamel colors react with each other to create cool effects, like the spotty ones. I also stole a pair of leaves just for me, and made these earrings!
I really really like them! I used some ethiopian brass beads, czech glass beads and small copper and gold rounds. Copper ear wires, which I have to switch out because I am allergic to them! 14k Gold plated for me!
I also started on this cute embroidery project I purchased months (maybe 6 months) ago at a cute store in Morningside called Firecracker Fabrics. They offer sewing classes, fabric, threads, buttons, etc. and also had these embroidery projects and many more. I just bought one to start, and you can see why – just can’t get around to having any alone time to do something like this.
Here it is in the hoop – I didn’t get a photo of the whole package before I started working on it – it comes with everything you need except scissors. The floss, hoop, etc.
And as of this post, here’s how far I got with it. I had hoped to get the leaves accomplished for the theme (foliage!) but wasn’t able to get it done. I’ll keep plugging away!
I hope you visit everyone else’s blog and see what amazing things these talented people come up with for the theme – I know it’s going to be amazing!
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I love all those little leaves and their beautiful colors!
They look so pretty in your pair of earrings.
Have fun with your embroidering project!
Your embroidery is very pretty, and the enamelled leaves are just gorgeous, perfect for this time of year.
Your enameled leaves are yummy. Despite them having a fall theme, it’s the ones with touches of blue that catch my attention.
That embroidery project is beautiful. I’m sure you’ll rock it out in no time, but make sure to take some time for YOU in that busy schedule!
Your enamelling is wonderful Sue and I love the embroidery, look forward to seeing that finished!
Love those variegated colors of the leaves!
Have fun with your embroidering project – looks great so far!
I love your enameled leaves; you’ve achieved some terrific color combinations. They are just perfect for fall. The earrings you made for yourself are really cute – I’ll bet you’ll receive a lot of compliments on those.
Your embroidery project is going to be really cool. Best of luck finding the time to work on it. Not being able to make time for our creativity is certainly frustrating. Been there, done that!
Such an amazing array of enameled leaves! I love the embroidery project you’ve started too, can’t wait to see the progress on social media!
Your leaves are so wonderfully colorful Susan. I especially like the ones in which the colors melted into each other. Sounds like a busy fall for you. Enjoy that sweet embroidery on those chilly nights coming up.
I love to see your new beads Sue! Those leaves are really well done. And I love seeing the progress in your embroidery (that is a lot of detail work!).
Your enameled leaf charms are beautiful. I love how you paired the rich reds with some cooler blue/greens for the earrings. That embroidery kit looks super fun. And time consuming. I hope you find some “you” time to complete it.
NICE!! I love these earring pair! How have I missed these leaves of yours?!? I need some in my stash! I love the mottled look when the enamels combine! They definitely look like Weatern PA fall foliage!
Fab colors on your leaf charms. I like the spottier ones better too! The kit looks like fun! Thats the kind of thing I always think would be fun to do while watching tv. I never get to it – but I think it. LOL.
I love those little enameled leaves! I have to buy some before they’re all gone. They make perfect earrings and they’d also make perfect little dangles from a pendant.
I really love the embroidery design. Can’t wait to see you finish it!
I love your enameled leaves. Your embroidery is so pretty! I use to embroider and now I am thinking about returning to it.
Isn’t it annoying when “real life” gets in the way of our creative play?? I’m glad that you’re back in action this month, Sue! I love your enameled leaves… especially the spotty ones! I’m looking forward to taking my second torch enameling class later this month.
Your enameled leaves are absolutely gorgeous! I am glad you managed to make a pair of earrings for yourself. The stitchery is going to be lovely.
Those earrings are so cute and that embroidery! I am hoping that after my carpal tunnel surgery at the end of the month I can start doing embroidery again.
Love your fall themed enamels and your embroider is lovely.