Monday, January 4, 2010

"The Lights Are On, but Nobody's Home" ...or Annual Goals Part Two

Okay, I'll fess up. Part Two of my annual goals really has nothing to do with the rest of the title to this post. I just was trying to think of a way to connect my annual goals with this latest design. BUT...I've got nothing. Oh well, since this is my blog, I'm just going to show it to you anyway.

This is a coaster design that I created in response to a challenge by my Melange buddies to create a collage based on the theme, "illumination". This will become a coaster as soon as the weather warms up a little bit. (I've found that frigid weather and sealant just don't go hand in hand!)



Now that I've gotten that out of my system, it's on to part two of my annual goals:

I really would like to get my house in order. I downsized several years ago, and have to be very careful in order to keep from being overrun by stuff. Closets are going to be cleaned out, cabinets will be purged, and many trips to Salvation Army will be made. Problem is, I have a cabinet set aside for my art supplies, and those are the things I have the most trouble letting go of. The cabinet is already full to overflowing though, so some of that is going to have to go. Rats. Well, maybe I can find those things a good home. Might be time for an Etsy destash sale.

10 comments:

Glenda-TwoCoolTexans said...

Oh Jessie, the piece is wonderful, and funny. I love it.

Brenda Lynn said...

THAT'S my Jessie! hahahaha! Luuuv it!

Elizabeth Johnson said...

Boy do I relate to that! And its very well done.

Maybe you should just make something with all that extra art stash.

Jessie said...

Thanks, Ladies! Elizabeth, I might try to do that. I don't know that I can bear to part with my treasures!

Artsnark said...

love the coaster & I'm in the same boat on the stuff-issues

Erin Butson said...

Love this piece! so cute

Marlene said...

Great job, I love the eye in the bulb!

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Kathy said...

All I can say is AMEN sister, lol.

Pam of Always Artistic said...

Wow Jessie, what a beautiful piece of art!

Kathy (tapestry316) shared these 2 links on her blog and I have been looking through them, giving me ideas!

My house is overrun with stuff too and I would love to clean it up! lol Where does all this "stuff" come from, anyone know ?

http://www.flylady.net

http://www.messies.com/