Wednesday, November 9, 2011

An Update and a Gift For Me

I managed to successfully fill my handmade bezels with resin.... although it was not as straight forward as that (is it ever?)


When I filled them with resin, I put them under a light to aid in the bubbles rising to the surface, where they either could pop, or I could pop them. But because the lamp was a little too warm, the bubbles rose to the surface, but did not pop, and when I came back to check on them, the surface was already too set, and there were bubbles all over the top of many of them. I calmly experimented by cutting off the hardened part containing the bubbles, mixed up another batch of resin, and carefully added it too the top. It worked, and I smiled!



I also smiled a couple of days ago, when I received these wonderful things.... and they weren't delivered by the mail, but by hand from the husband of a blogging friend. I was fortunate to be gifted this from Kim, and even more fortunate to meet her wonderful husband. As you can see there is a beautiful card made by Stacy Kathryn Holst, as well as a lovely decoration and a beautiful box decorated by Kim. And inside the box.....



were 3 of Kim's beautiful handmade paper clips! I love them! And all just in time to celebrate my 50th birthday (which is today!) Thank you Kim!

8 comments:

  1. Happy birthday Kim. Have a lovely day doing the things you adore. Your work is reaching new levels. Cant wait till I can browse online for purchases...

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  2. Happy birthday!!!! Beautiful gifts you received from Kim and the juwellery you made is gorgeous, hope you'll manage to start up your etsy shop soon :))))). Greetz, Nadia

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  3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALENTED ARTIST BLOGGING FRIEND KIM,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

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  4. Happy Birthday Kim!
    I love how you resolved your bubble issues. Artists sure have to think quickly sometimes.
    Hope your day has been wonderful and your evening filled with all the people you love! Best wishes.

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  5. Happy Birthday Kim! I love your jewelry pieces.

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  6. Happiest Birthday wishes!!
    Great little gifts...and tip about resin, too :)

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  7. Happy Birthday Kim, I hope the day brings you everything you wish for!!

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  8. Hi Kim, Happy belated birthday. I saw this post but I guess I forgot to comment on it. Thanks for sharing and the shout out. It's always a nice surprise to see one's own work on another blog. David is just a day away now and I'm looking forward to getting down to Bisbee and making stuff again.
    xoxo Kim

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