things accomplished...

My mother has taught me that sometimes it's about the process and not the product. And although it has taken nearly 29 years for me to reach this conclusion, she is right. That said, sometimes it's nice to have a product to show for the time spent on the process. This was the first week of the online Elsie class, and I'm quite pleased with how many things I've done.

This brooch is a favorite. I have more of these started, because I know that I'll want a bunch, plus they are a perfect gift to have on hand. I even cut some of my treasured wool felt for this.



Thanks to Elsie's tips I'm getting more comfortable taking self portraits...





...perhaps too comfortable.



This mini book has been the most intimidating thing for me to make. But it's done and I'm really happy with it. Some inside pictures are on Flickr. This is what I love...is something that I love to say, and will be creeping in as a theme for some plans I'm concocting...

I started the week with a few painted journals (two for me, one for a gift, and more in the works), and am now headed off to do some more crafting while watching season two of Ugly Betty. So, a good week for process and product!