A New Mixed Media Pendant Range

Everyone needs to go through change and this process is not easy. Today, after having long hair for ten or so years, I decided to visit the hairdresser and go short instead. It wasn't an easy decision. I scrolled through many suggestions that I found on the Internet. I then had to think about whether I liked these styles, my lack of time to style hair and whether it would suit me.Then, there was the fear that if I went with the short hair and I didn't like it, it would take a long time for it to grow back to a longer length.

Change can instill a bit of fear, however change can also be a time for celebration. It can be a time of letting go of the past and provides the opportunity to be open to new possibilities. Luckily for me, I am already embracing the change in hairstyle. I am enjoying these ease of styling and the lack of weight.

That being said, I am very thankful for thick hair to be able to have a choice whether to grow it long or have it cut and styled shorter. I am very well aware that some people, unfortunately, don't have that choice. Change that is out of our control can be especially distressing. Change unlocks so many emotions...

I've implemented some change in my line of mixed media jewellery and I am quite liking this change. Previously, I have adhered my mixed media art to buttons to create pendants and earrings. Due to a bit of inspiration when crafting with my sister-in-law, I decided to try framing small pieces of mixed media art in silver plated casings. To protect it, a glass dome is adhered on the front. This is the result...

Each of these pendants feature either a butterfly or small heart. I thought that the silver plated casing and glass dome not only add a bit of elegance, but will make them more robust. Each pendant comes with a ball chain. To see what is available in store, click here.

I would love to know what you think or which one is your favourite.

~Jen.

Monday in the making

Ok...now to show what I was working on over the weekend...

I thought I would use the same butterfly pattern from the cushion I made earlier to make a little wall hanging. This one is relatively small, as I wanted to make sure I could piece this wall hanging altogether. I am very happy with the result. I have a design for a train cushion and I might also make the same design as a wall hanging as well. I also have some ideas for some more personalised wall hangings and a simple, chic design suitable for a lounge room.

What would you like to see on a wall hanging?

Monday in the making

I thought that I would share with you what I was busy crafting over the week. I finally finished it on the weekend.

This butterfly cushion would brighten any room, with felt applique and stitching and beads to add detail. It has an envelope backing to allow access to the cushion insert if needed. It is available for purchase in Tupsy Turvy Designs Madeit store.

I have a design for a boys cushion that will have a train motif on it...too big to contain on one cushion! I can't wait to get into this next design!

I am also going to transform these little butterflies into canvas hangings that can decorate a wall in a bedroom. Things will be busy at Tupsy Turvy Designs.

I hope to show you more soon!