Stormy

Stormy is a very loyal companion.  He's my 5 month old Golden Retriever puppy.  However he tends to situate himself right where I work, which includes curling up directly where my feet go under my computer.  Also when it's time for dinner he decides to lie smack dab in the middle of the kitchen.  He is a cutie pie and an absolute mush pot.  He loves being held and kissed, but holding him isn't going to last much longer.  He's getting really big.  I actually have 2 puppies right now. Stormy has an older sister (10 months old) named Sunny.  Who's great idea was it to get 2 puppies right before all the upcoming Spring craft shows?  Yikes!  

Speaking of craft shows, I guess I better get to work as soon as I find a place to put my feet.  

Have a wonderful day. 

~Martha

P.S.  Here's the schedule of my craft shows so far this year, please come see me if you're in the area!  Oh and if you have one, bring your dog too.  ;)

San Marcos Spring and Summer Festival            4/6/08

Encinitas Street Faire and Poinsettia Festival    4/26/08

Carlsbad Village Faire                                          5/04/08

Ventura Holiday Street Faire                                 7/4/08

Carlsbad Art in the Village                                      8/10/08

San Marcos Spring and Summer Festival             8/31/08

Escondido Downtown Street Faire                        10/19/08

Carlsbad Village Faire                                              11/02/08

Encinitas Street Faire and Poinsettia Festival     11/23/08

Ventura Holiday Street Faire                                  12/7/08

      

First Le Petite Complete!

On to the theatre!  I finally finished this design I've been working on, and I'm happy with the results.  It turned into a mermaid design by some strange magic.  I'm also working on some other theatre ideas.  Since I cut out each little piece (the charm is only 1 1/2"x2") it has a 3-D look to it that I wanted for a theatre.  But when I started soldering, problems began.  However I kept going and it finally worked.  I also found out that glitter is kinda addictive.  Yikes, now I look at the calendar and can't believe Feb. is almost over.  I've got to start preparing for craft shows coming up.  First I need to get rid of this flu.  Hope you are well and happy.  ~Martha

Le Petite Theatre

I love the theatre and have always been fascinated by the stage designs.  That's why I started a new design for my little soldered ornaments.  I am making tiny theatres complete with sets and actors.  I thought it would be fun to share with you since I've been completely engulfed in designing them.  I'm just starting the design process, so the stage is a little bare but that will change as we approach opening night.  Any ideas for these?  I'd love to hear them.  ~Martha

Loved Ones

I love making custom charms.  It's one of my great passions to offer something personal to others.  I enjoy making something you can cherish from what you already love.  Your husband, boyfriend, daughter, son, friend, or even a puppy!  I came up with these little charms a bit ago.  I hope you had a great Valentines Day with the ones you love.

~Martha