Hi friends! I relaunched my shop on Friday and I have magnets, stickers, paintings, and zines up for grabs.
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So I wanted to be real here…I didn’t get to put up every piece I wanted to in this update. I do work at a job that takes up my time and energy, as well as being a wife and stepmom. I’m not saying these are excuses, because I would have grilled myself over not being able to do a thing 1000%, but I’m a recovering perfectionist and acknowledge my human-ness. Instead of beating myself up, I just did what I could and launched anyway. I did not lose sleep over it (I did lose sleep over other things though haha), and guess what? I still got some sales! :) I’ll update with more pieces slowly, but I’m not going to fry my nervous system over it. This is so different from the pace I went during my 20s and early 30s and I am proud of myself for prioritizing myself in this way.
So here are some pieces I wanted to include in this launch but I could not get the pictures quite right.
I wanted to add epoxy on this wood piece because the gold leaf kept flaking off. You can see pieces of it drifted into other parts. I added 2 layers, but it’s still not quite flat. Maybe that’s okay?
I added epoxy onto this piece. It looks nice but SO HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH. Also, I have to add another layer because there are areas the epoxy didn’t stick.
This sucker has texture AND shiny metallic bits of paint. I also wanted to show how big this piece is.
Speaking of prioritizing myself, I find as many little things that I can do that bring me joy. Creating art is an obvious one, but being in nature has really been calling me lately. Right now, there’s lots of blue bonnets in bloom and that makes me smile.
I had to stop and take a picture with these bluebonnets. :] They make me so happy!
There’s a small patch of bluebonnets by my work!
I went to Houston to visit my family, Mom made a yummy fish soup and lumpia for lunch. We also went to a plant nursery and she showed me how to crochet!
The front of my parents’ house. I’m glad I got to see them and spend some time with my neices!
My youngest niece drawing on her tablet
Look at this spread! I ordered some crystals from Itsy’s Crystal Cove. I love their videos on Youtube! It’s so satisfying to watch, and they have so many fun and unique crystals. I absolutely love all my pieces and the tarot deck.
This was part of my order. 🥹This knave of wands card looks like Loki! It’s part of a deck with images of Familiars… How kismet.
My brother-in-law and oldest niece came over this weekend too. I didn’t get any pics. But I’m so grateful to be close to family that we can spend time together and not just during the holidays.
I’m very tired lately, and I know recovering from my broken foot plays a significant role in that. I’m trying my best to continue to be patient with myself and listen to my body. Don’t forget to do that for yourself, too my friend.
My first mini zine! You can get in in my Zine Pack.