Inspiration – Step One

A couple of months ago I asked Don to make a cross for me.  I had the idea of  making a mosaic to reproduce a cross I saw a while back in an antique shop but I only got as far as staining it. The stained cross pictured here is the base layer of what is evolving into a three layered cross.
When I caved and finally joined Pinterest, my explorations introduced me to some creative inspiration for the cross.  I tried different things with my various bits and bobs of broken jewelry and other ephemera but nothing clicked.  Then a few days ago I found myself at Michael’s and found the perfect unfinished cross to create a layered look. As I left, I spotted a little wood heart, also unfinished.

The three of them together now make the foundation for Step Two of my painted cross project.  Once I decide on colors, I’ll get it started.  But where I’m concerned with all things creative, this one will no doubt continue to steep for a while. 

Time Slows

I was at my old workplace at school yesterday involved in cataloging work in the music library. Ninety minutes into cataloging, my phone rang and it's Krista needing an emergency pick up of Tanner since she is short on time getting back to work. It's so nice just leaving and not having to request permission to leave work. Time continues to slow for me and my choices are mine to enjoy.

My quiet day today is filled with sunshine after two days of on and off rain. After finishing up the first little window shrine, I've started two more projects.  The cross (thank you, Don) will be covered in broken jewelry, shells, etc. The window shrine was given a coat of white paint and is being stained with inks from the Nick Bantock collection. I don't know yet what it will be filled with after setting in the wallpaper background, but I'm sure inspiration will present itself.