For a various reasons we decided that I would respectfully decline the offer for the new nanny job and for the indefinite future I am staying home. There is a possibility of really great things in our near future (no, I'm not pregnant ;) ) and we'll revisit our decision at that time. For now I am pursing Love, Joleen Photography full time, creating for various holiday boutiques with my mom, and 'babysitting' when I can.
My goal for these boutiques was to finish the many projects I've long ago abandoned, and to actually use all the things I bought for "someday". I am really challenging myself to use what I already have and it's feeling really good! Here is a little peek of what I cooked up this week. Ignore the mess as I've taken over my kitchen (the island is the glitter station!) God forbid I use my HUGE studio. Der.
The ornaments have been *really* fun for me. They're a bit tedious and time consuming but I'm having fun picking out papers and pretty tidbits to put inside. I'm sort of embarrassed about showing you the first one because they've improved so much! This is a bit better of a photo but still not like seeing (and holding) them in person because you can point out the pretty beads, pearls, etc.
The next photo is a closeup of a piece called "Be Free" that I created after midnight last night. It's one of those pieces that came out so exactly like I envisioned and I know I'm going to have a hard time parting with it. lol
Lastly, is a little canvas art piece called "Dream". I fell in love with the pink button and created the paper flower around that. There is also the start of a checkbook cover I'm designing with a cupcake stamp I carved a while back and of course glitter. ;) Still wanna see more? Go here.
brilliant!
Posted by: Sweet Pea | October 20, 2007 at 03:58 PM
Wow Joleen, looks great! and I am so happy for you to be able to stay home and pursue your career. All of your accomplishments compared to my three different christmas cards I created, makes me feel a little incompetent :p Can't wait to see your goodies up close.
xoxo
Posted by: Kimberly McLeroy | October 20, 2007 at 09:56 PM
Hey hey Santie Clause.. good work. Can't wait to see you this week!
Posted by: heather | October 20, 2007 at 10:43 PM
OMG!!!!! You've done a beautiful job and I'm soooo jealous. Being sick this past week, sure put a damper on my progress. You have inspired me, once again. I can't wait to see your pretty things in person!!!!!!
Posted by: Mom | October 22, 2007 at 02:35 PM
wow look at all that...it makes me wanna clap my hands in glee!
Posted by: la vie en rose | October 24, 2007 at 02:40 PM