Day Two ....

This is not my work, but I am so freakin in lust with this young mans jewelry - unfortunately with the economy and the construction industry where it is, I cannot afford to purchase any. Maybe the universe will bless me and allow me to win St.Joushua's giveaway. Of course you all can enter to win too. Just click the link and enter yourself. But know I already crossed my fingers that this one is mine.

Good morning - even the Man at my Address is getting into the USE WHAT WE HAVE mode. He has a few vacation days to burn before their fiscal year ends at work, so he was home yesterday and he worked on the entryway to MaggieGraceWorld. I do have a few new readers - thank you for visiting - so here is a recap of the studio

It is a 120+ year old building on our property. Was a cotton storage house. The Man stored his stuff in there for many years, but only for storage, not a work space. This is close to the house, so electrical was readily available. In the summer of 2006, I gave you all the first glimpse of the way it was. I vowed to not go into debt for this project and to be patient while it was being worked on. I have saved, thrifted, scavenged, sweated, cussed, cried, and celebrated this project. Once the interior was workable, I moved some of my stuff in. (Some still remains in the house tucked into various corners)

This little area has been unfinished and a "sore spot" for me for the longest. It is not weather tight and I bought a few sheets of hardy board months ago to clad it. (the original door closes over this area, so from the road you have no idea what is in this barn unless I am in there working)

The windows came from my Nannys house when she replaced her windows with nice insulated ones. The door came from the Man's brother, when they added onto a house. It allows light in and keeps big critters out.

Well the Man covered all this yesterday. I now have some little areas that still need attention inside, but this was the last BIG project. I am so happy with how this turned out. Some paint and art for these walls - YES!!!!!

Oh and I have not gone into one penny of debt for this space. No, it is not one of those very very pretty spaces in someones home. I adore Dawn's space and Alice's too. However, this space is mine and I love working in here and not having to clean it all up if I am in the middle of a project.

Quite frankly - I would do some things differently if I had lots of time and money - but every day I count my blessings that I have this kind of space. I also count my blessings that my family and friends support my creative spirit and indulge me with goodies and time to feed that part of my spirit.

Now for todays USE WHAT I HAVE. Last night - late - I punched circles. I stamped and embossed (the little oak leaf in green on the green is my favorite) these little giftie tags. The punched oak leaves will be glued to the ivory circles. Tonight I'll be adding ties to these and packaging them in assortments of 10 to a pack.

You know guys - I have a beautiful life.

Have a wonderful day.

eta: I will publish the most definitely way too long and overly ambitious product list tomorrow. The short list is - a few framed wall art pieces - (go here to see one of them) - lots of soldered charms - some bottle cap charms - spoon handle bracelets - crochet scarves - collaged spoon pendants - some vintage paper cones and "hopefully" some vinatage paper wreaths. Lots of gift tags and cards.