Happy Accidents

Or

Finding One's Limitations! LOL!!

Hi Everyone:)

Well I've been working lately in between

ATC Swaps, on a few projects.

And as I am sitting here, and it's still

a few days before the 

July 2012

ATC Swap and Giveaway Announcement

( On Friday June 29th!!!)

I thought I might share with you one

of the projects I have had on the go for 

a little while, and the typical crazy, and

outrageous experience that I have had

in my quest as an artist:)

First of all, many of you who know me,

know that I have a Great Love and Respect

and Adore the Artist

Mary Jane Chadbourne:)

of 

Desert Dream Studios

I have been a Follower of her works on

Facebook, and through her Blog

and I am proud to say I am a Friend:)

So when I heard that  Mary Jane 

would be Teaching Classes 

on how to make her Fabulous

 Bracelets, well! I was signed on clear

back last year!! LOL!

Mary Jane Chadbourne, 

began her

Fabulous Classes earlier this month

on 

Artful Gatherings

and her Video Teaching Style has

been tremendous!

Clear and concise, and the energy

that she is exhibiting in support of all

of the students shows in the Fabulous

works that they have been 

displaying!

And I am so blessed to even have one

of Mary Jane's Fabulous Bracelets

which I adore and cherish!

She had a remarkable turn out for her first class

of 70+ Students!

All of their submitted works, are Wonderful!!!

So with a Fabulous Teacher,

Long time studying her work!

Wonderful Concise Lessons

and full support of information

and techniques and tools!

then there's me.....LOL!!!

Oh man! What a lesson I have had!

First off, a word of advice,

Never do a project that will take more

than an afternoon 

on your Breakfast table......

almost 3 weeks my poor husband

has looked at these while eating!! LOL!!

Next advice, never hedge on the 

materials list!!!

I bought a fabulous expensive set

of special pens that were to

be used in wet circumstances,

and unfortunately, they ended up

smearing and completely wiping off

during the sealing process!

So take the Materials List Seriously!!!! LOL!

And keep in mind, when your Teacher

tells you to take the time on a step

so the outcome will be a good one,

Do It!!! LOL!

Taking the sanding time is important! LOL!

And another word of advice!

Never get so excited about

taking a class that

you end up making 

multiples beyond

your capability at the time!

Take the time to do one or two first!

Don't try 6 at one time!!! LOL!

And ALWAYS,

ALWAYS!

Learn from your mistakes,

and make a

choice!

I made mine!

I ordered more blanks!!!

Woo Hoo!

Going to try again!!!

LOL!!!

Thanks so much 

Mary Jane Chadbourne!!!

Now I have an even 

BIGGER 

APPRECIATION 

for your Talent!!!!

xoxoxo

LOL!!!

ENJOY~!