Oh my word it's almost march

Holy cow. where has the time gone? 
I have been remiss in updating my poor blog.

I had a very busy fall craft and art show season so I'll blame that on my lack of posting here. 

I have been working on some new jewellery designs and
 once I get them photographed I'll pop them up here for a show and tell. 

Hope you all are surviving winter . Its a weird one for sure.


In the meantime here is a photo of my very first art journal page. 
A new venture for me this year. 


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