A few weeks ago, I got some huge pink foam flowers on the online auction. I thought I’d use them as decorations on the tables in my craft fair booth.
Instead, I cut them up. I already showed you one of the pieces I made, so I thought I’d show you two more I’m working on.
Remember that brooch of the woman in the mermaid dress? I have been trying to figure out what to do with it. Just her on canvas didn’t highlight all her sparkles.
Suddenly, I got the idea to put her in the center of a flower! I made the flower with some of those pink petals and then glued in a turquoise colored middle.
Now, she is the star of the show. The piece isn’t quite finished yet. I plan to add more jewelry to the canvas.
Up next, a mermaid. I’ve been wanting to draw a mermaid and found some good instructions. After drawing it in pencil, I got an idea to cut some of those pink foam petals into mermaid shapes.
She’s definitely unique! Who buys mermaid stuff? I have no idea, haha. I decided to make it anyway!
Normally by now, I’d be in a big panic, trying to get as much art done for the show that I can. But, Im not doing that this time.
I think it has to do with suddenly losing my mom 6 months ago. Sure, I could completely exhaust myself like I use to, trying to have all the ‘perfect’ craft fair art, or I could just bring what I have.
What I’ve learned recently, is that what I have is more than enough, art and otherwise.
Hope you have a great day.
Jessica
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Both cute!! And yes, I’m doing the same…taking what I already to have my next 2 shows, a healthy sane decision I agree.
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Rushing around trying to create at the last minute is exhausting! I’ve done that several times. Thanks for commenting. I’m just now seeing it!!
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When I was a kid, I was all about mermaids. I read every book about mermaids that I could find and I wanted to be the Chicken of the Sea mermaid. Obviously, that last bit didn’t work out for me. I can’t even swim, LOL.
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Oh my gosh, that made me laugh!! That’s the sweetest thing ever. I forgot about the Chicken of the Sea mermaid! I love that you loved mermaids. I love them, too, even grown up.
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I’m not the mermaid fanatic that I was when I was younger, but I still have a soft spot for them.🧜♀️😊
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Love that!
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Mermaids have always fascinated!
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Hi. I agree. Always want to swim as elegantly as a mermaid.
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Both of those pieces turned out great! You drew the mermaid perfectly. You made good use of those rose petals. Good luck with the craft fair. And I like your attitude that what you have is more than enough – “art and otherwise.”
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Wow, thank you. I’ve got to finish the mermaid’s head and arms. Thank you for noticing ‘art and otherwise.’ Thank you- got to my dad’s this evening. Will finish craft show things up when I get home Wednesday.
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Lots of people buy mermaid stuff. Those are great!
Your attitude is right. You’ll have the right things there. And if not, you’ll have fun and be unstressed.
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That’s true, love that. No need to get completely worn out. And, yay about lots of people buy mermaid stuff!!
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